Home to some of the most sought-after desert landscapes in the world, Dubai is poised to escort you on a thrilling adventure out across the shores of the Gulf to the rocky regions of the Hajar Mountains. In short, going on a desert safari when in Dubai comes off as one of the better activities to spend your time on. Penned down below is how you can go about scheduling one.

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Staying well clear of searing temperatures will be hard to come by, particularly given the environment and weather patterns that impact Dubai and the UAE at large. However, the cooler months from November through February would be one’s best bet with one having to contend with daily desert temperatures of between 20 – 25 degrees Celsius. Although, since this is the tourist season, holidaymakers like yourself will have to deal with more crowds and steeper costs. Alternatively, the off-season which stretches out from March to May can be factored in which is a time of year synonymous with lower fares and intense temperatures in the morning that give way to cooler evenings that in turn, would make for far easier adventuring over and around the dunes.

Well aside from the plethora of activities that can be partaken of which appeal to both laidback and adventure-travellers, these regions are perfect for uncovering and learning of the ancient mannerisms of the Bedouins. Added to this, what’s not to like about tucking into traditional Arabic cuisine, oozing in zest and flavour as you unwind with family, friends or by yourself near a glowing campfire and under a starlit sky?

For instance, consider the thought of booking into hotels near Palm Jumeirah such as Avani Palm View Dubai from where you can schedule and fine-tune your itinerary while having access to knowledgeable tour operators to consult and work alongside. Staying at such establishments will offer you a chance to query the locals on what would work and what wouldn’t. What’s more? Vacationers will also have ample space to visit some of the most talked about and cherished tourist hotspots that have made Dubai into what it is today.

First up, is the need to find a suitable tour operator in the likes of Headout who offer a wide spectrum of packages that are reputed for complementing all whims and fancies. Be it a luxurious ride to a more riveting, action-packed one that will have you gripping the seat of the 4x4, Dubai’s desert safari culture is all this but so much more. Made up of premium transfers and authentic encounters in a charming desert oasis, look no further than the Ultra Luxury Desert Safari where you will have the best seat in the house to go on a 1-hour nature safari. Wear the traditional Emirati headscarf and look forward to delighting in vistas of native birds, lakes and a falconry performance. Also, make time for a camel ride before retiring to the comfort of your private cabana from where a sumptuous 6-course meal will be served. For a cost beginning at AED 1,750, you will certainly be getting your money’s worth in every sense of the phrase. If you desire to ride along in a vintage Mercedes with the desert unravelling before your very own eyes, then do reserve the Al Marmoon Oasis Bedouin Camp Heritage Safari. As you are driven in a G Class Mercedes of the 1980s, begin scouring regions near and far that encompass the Al Marmoon Desert Conservation Reserve. Traverse through sparkling dunes en route to the Bedouin village that will warmly welcome you and in turn, serve you appetising gahwa and a host of traditional sweets to snack on. Herein, you will be presented a chance to sit through an Arabic coffee-making session before being treated to the intricacies of preparing traditional Emirati bread as was customary during the times of old. On the flip side, you can pocket out AED 400 for one mesmeric escape to the Al Awir Desert where dune buggy rides and unlimited campsite refreshments are the norms. For the laidback at heart, perhaps, a camel ride in close proximity to the camp would be the perfect tonic so to speak. Although, the daring traveller will be compelled to ride a 4x4 as part of a dune bashing experience or hop onto the next available quad bike to discover the very best of what these dunes have in store.