--- title: "Dubai: Overnight Heritage Desert Safari with Vintage Land Rover" lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 297 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 155 duration_minutes: 960 languages: [ar, en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 6 (Overnight Safaris & Desert Camping) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-overnight-heritage-desert-safari-with-vintage-land-rover/ --- # Dubai: Overnight Heritage Desert Safari with Vintage Land Rover **Guidekin's take:** An overnight heritage safari: an open-roof vintage four wheel drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a falconry display, an Emirati dinner and a night in stone dwellings. Breakfast and hotel pickup are included; there is no shower, and under-fives need the private car option. 4.87 from 155 reviews at €297 per person for 16h. In our comparison: #5 of 6 in Overnight Safaris & Desert Camping, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the magic of the desert with an overnight stay at a Bedouin-inspired camp under the starry sky. Begin your journey with a scenic drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-roof vintage Land Rover. Upon arrival at a royal residence, immerse yourself in an evening of traditional Emirati cuisine and entertainment. Enjoy local music, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, and a falconry show. Try camel riding, get a henna tattoo, and savor a 4-course dinner under the stars. After a restful night in an Arabic tent, wake up to an alfresco breakfast before returning to Dubai. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 14:30: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €297 per person for the Overnight Safari - shared car option; other options up to €594 - Duration: 16h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 155 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Platinum Heritage Dubai - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Arabic, English, French - Start times: 14:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.87 from 155 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 152 of 155. - 5 stars: 140 (90%) - 4 stars: 12 (8%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Overnight Safari - shared car | €297 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Arabic, French | Heritage Overnight Safari : Overnight Desert Camp experience: Dinner, Emirati activities nature drive in a shared vintage Land Rover. Pickup included | | Overnight Safari - private car | €594 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Arabic, French | Heritage Overnight Safari : Overnight Desert Camp experience: Dinner, Emirati activities and nature drive in a private vintage Land Rover Pickup included | ## What's included - Emirati entertainment, Camel ride, live Bread and Coffee making - Overnight - traditional Arabic stone dwellings complete with mattress and beddings (no showers) - A Sunset Falcon Demonstration - Breakfast - A 4-course Emirati Cuisine - Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle - Wildlife Safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an 1950's Land Rover ## Not included - Gratuities - Souvenir photos (available to purchase) ## Itinerary 1. **Dubai** (1h) - Pick-up from Dubai hotels between 2:00pm and 4:30pm (depending on season/sunset). 2. **Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve** (15m; admission included) - Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Stainless Steel Water Bottle and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf). 3. **Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve** (1h; admission included) - Embark on a wildlife drive through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-top vintage Land Rover. Enjoy a sunset falcon show in the sand dunes. 4. **Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve** (30m; admission included) - Witness a spectacular falcon show led by a professional Falconer and watch these magnificent birds in full flight. Learn about ancient training techniques and how the Bedouin used falcons for hunting 5. **Arrive at an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp** (11h; admission included) - Be entertained by traditional henna tattoos, live bread-making, Arabic coffee-making, camel rides and aromatic shisha pipes.Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert.Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola. Retire to... 6. **Wake to the stillness of the fresh desert in the morning to a gourmet breakfa...** (1h 15m; admission included) - Wake to the stillness of the fresh desert in the morning to a gourmet breakfast of hand-cut salmon, Eggs Benedict, fruit platters and more. 7. **Return to the Hotel between 8:30am and 9:30am (depends on the traffic)** (1h) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The Dubai desert can get cooler in the evenings during winter, so we recommend you bring a light jacket and closed shoes - Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, ) are upon request and availability. - Children under 5 years are not permitted on shared car and need a private car booking - Not recommended for pregnant women in their third trimester - At the camp there is running water and clean bathroom but no shower - One backpack or luggage not more than 50 cm in height is allowed per guest - The rate for a private vehicle depends on the total number of participants including children 11 and below. - Not recommended for pregnant travelers after their second trimester. A private car booking is then nessesary. ## Compared with other Overnight Safaris & Desert Camping | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 6** | €297 | 16h | 4.87 (155) | shared | | [Dubai Overnight Desert Safari, BBQ & Stargazing at Al Khayma Camp](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-overnight-desert-safari-bbq-stargazing-at-al-khayma-camp/?format=md) | €126 | 18h | 4.96 (2417) | shared | | [Overnight Camel Caravan with BBQ Dinner and Arabic Breakfast](/uae/dubai/tours/overnight-camel-caravan-with-bbq-dinner-and-arabic-breakfast/?format=md) | €91 | 16h | 4.97 (89) | shared | | [Al Quaa Stargazing Spot: Camping in the Darkest Spot in UAE!](/uae/dubai/tours/al-quaa-stargazing-spot-camping-in-the-darkest-spot-in-uae/?format=md) | €439 | 2 days | 4.96 (46) | private | Ranked #5 of 6 in Overnight Safaris & Desert Camping by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €521, median €297; typical length 18h. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/overnight-desert-safari-dubai/?format=md ## More in Dubai - All Dubai tours: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-overnight-heritage-desert-safari-with-vintage-land-rover/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md