Platinum Desert Safari

Overview
Discover Dubai’s most awarded desert safari with Karina Tours – the Platinum Desert Safari. This premium family-friendly experience combines nature, culture, and Emirati heritage for a desert adventure like no other. Guided by professional Conservation Guides, enjoy a nature safari in a vintage Land Rover, learn about the desert’s flora and fauna, and witness an unforgettable falconry show at sunset. The evening continues with authentic hospitality, a four-course Emirati dinner, and traditional cultural entertainment in a Bedouin-inspired camp.

Optional upgrades allow you to stay overnight in a traditional stone dwelling or even add a magical hot air balloon flight at sunrise the following morning.

What to Expect

• Hotel Pickup: From 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM depending on season, in a shared or private vehicle.
• Conservation Reserve Safari: Explore Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on a 60-minute guided nature safari in a vintage Land Rover.
• Falconry Show & Sunset: Watch a breathtaking falconry display as the sun sets across the desert.
• Authentic Bedouin Camp Welcome: Arrive at a torch-lit camp and be greeted with Arabic coffee, dates, and traditional hospitality.
• Hands-on Experiences: Camel rides, live bread-making, and coffee-making demonstrations.
• Dinner & Entertainment: Indulge in a four-course traditional Emirati dinner with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, while enjoying cultural shows such as Yola and drumming. Guests are invited to join in for a truly interactive experience.
• Optional Extensions: Stay overnight in a stone dwelling or upgrade with a hot air balloon ride before breakfast.

Highlights

• Award-winning desert safari experience.
• Guided by professional Conservation Guides.
• 60-minute vintage Land Rover nature safari.
• Sunset falconry performance & photography moments.
• Authentic Bedouin-inspired camp with torch-lit setting.
• Traditional Emirati dinner (four courses).
• Hands-on cultural activities: camel riding, bread-making, coffee-making.
• Live Emirati entertainment with interactive drumming and Yola dance.
• Optional overnight stay & hot air balloon flight.
• Contributions from your booking go towards desert conservation.

Inclusions

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in shared air-conditioned vehicle (private option available).
• Headscarf & stainless steel water bottle (complimentary gift).
• 60-minute nature safari in vintage Land Rover.
• Falconry performance at sunset.
• Arabic coffee, dates, and Bedouin-style welcome.
• Camel rides, breadmaking & coffee-making.
• Four-course Emirati dinner (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options available).
• Traditional entertainment: Yola & drumming (interactive).
• Bathroom facilities at camp.

Exclusions

• Alcoholic beverages.
• Gratuities (optional).
• Hot air balloon flight (optional add-on).
• Private overnight stone dwelling stay (optional add-on).

Good to Know

• Children 5–11 years charged at child’s rate; under 5 requires a private car.
• Not suitable for women more than 6 months pregnant.
• Camps limited to 75–100 guests for comfort.
• Bookings must be made at least 3 hours in advance.
• Bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and light clothes (warm clothing in winter).