--- title: "Dubai: Platinum Conservation Drive and Breakfast in Al Maha" lang: en type: tour city: Dubai country: United Arab Emirates price: 173 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 198 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [ar, en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 36 of 37 (Heritage & Wildlife Desert Safaris) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-platinum-conservation-drive-and-breakfast-in-al-maha/ --- # Dubai: Platinum Conservation Drive and Breakfast in Al Maha **Guidekin's take:** A morning nature drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve with a conservation guide, looking for oryx and gazelles, followed by breakfast at the Al Maha desert resort. Park fees and hotel pickup are included; bookings are only taken as a private vehicle for your party. 4.86 from 198 reviews at €173 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #36 of 37 in Heritage & Wildlife Desert Safaris, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview A quiet beginning, a wild landscape, a morning worth remembering. Let the desert wake you with stories only morning can tell. Beginwith venturing into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a premium Land Rover Defender. Guided by a professional Conservation Guide, explore the protected landscape, spot Arabian oryx and sand gazelles, visit a tranquil lake, and learn about the fragile ecosystem and its conservation. Afterwards, Endulge with a breakfast in Al Maha , A 5-star resort in the desert. This is adventure, nature, and culinary delight combined into one unforgettable morning in the heart of the desert. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €173 per person for the Shared car with breakfast? option; other options up to €298 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 198 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: 07:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.86 from 198 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 195 of 198. - 5 stars: 176 (89%) - 4 stars: 19 (10%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Shared car with breakfast? | €173 / person (for 2+ people) | Arabic, French, English | shared car: Memories are made to be shared – Embark on this journey with fellow travellers in the same vehicle. Pickup included | | Private Car with breakfast | €298 / person (for 2+ people) | Arabic, French, English | private car: Enjoy a more exclusive journey, from beginning to the end, with your dedicated Conservation Guide when booking your own car. Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional guide - National Park fees - Hotel pickup and drop-off in luxury Land Rover Defender - Breakfast in Al Maha Desert Resort, A 5-star hotel in the desert. - Nature Safari inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Pick up in a Land Rover Defender from Dubai hotels between 6:30am-7:00am** (45m; admission included) 2. **Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve** (15m; admission included) - Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf). 3. **Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve** (1h) - Enjoy a gentle nature safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. 4. **Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve** (1h; admission included) - Indulge in a delicious breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort. 5. **Return to the hotel between 11:30am and 12:30pm** (45m; admission included) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please note: Guides in the following languages (Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian) are upon request and availability. - Bookings are only available on private vehicle ## Compared with other Heritage & Wildlife Desert Safaris | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #36 of 37** | €173 | 5h | 4.86 (198) | private | | [Dubai Evening Heritage Safari by Vintage G Class Al Marmoom Oasis](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-evening-heritage-safari-by-vintage-g-class-al-marmoom-oasis/?format=md) | €171 | 6h | 4.99 (1851) | shared | | [Dubai Half-day Red Dunes bashing with Sandboarding, Camel &Falcon](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-half-day-red-dunes-bashing-with-sandboarding-camel-falcon/?format=md) | €31 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (755) | shared | | [High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner](/uae/dubai/tours/high-red-dunes-with-camel-ride-sandboarding-falcon-show-and-vip-bbq-dinner/?format=md) | €73 | 7h | 4.98 (1459) | shared | Ranked #36 of 37 in Heritage & Wildlife Desert Safaris by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €497, median €80; typical length 5h. 6 of 37 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/heritage-wildlife-safaris-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-platinum-conservation-drive-and-breakfast-in-al-maha/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/?format=md