The exciting metropolis is jam-packed with plenty of things to do, and with Dubai being located next to a huge desert, which means the opportunities are endless for your holiday adventure in Dubai. The real question is can you really experience the exciting city without trying any desert activities? We’ve found some of the best and most thrilling excursions in the Dubai desert that will be sure to get your heart racing.
4X4 Dubai Desert Safari
Hop into your very own 4×4 and be guided by a professional guide who will show what Dubai was like 50 years ago. You’ll be thrown back in time as you sit in a vintage 1950’s Land Rover and explore the local wildlife in the desert. Platinum Heritage offers a fantastic experience where you can then enjoy a traditional Dubai evening with henna tattoos, music, dance a typical Dubai meal. You won’t experience a more authentic 4×4 Dubai desert safari than this one! Click here for more information.
Dune Bashing in Dubai
If you’re going to take part in any adrenaline rush activities in Dubai, we seriously recommend dune bashing. You will be off-roading in your very own buggy and you’ll be able to go at your own pace! If you want to stop to breathe and have a drink feel free, the instructors will ride at your pace and help guide you through the natural trails of the dunes. Click here for more information.
There are also plenty of places to go quad-biking which adds the even more thrill to any desert adventures in Dubai.
Sandboarding
A real desert adventure in Dubai that will be sure to get your heart racing is sandboarding. You’ll get a snow-board contraption strapped to your feet and you’ll get glide down the dunes, we hope you have good balance. There are many great companies offering opportunities to teach many how to sandboard elegantly so don’t worry if you think you’ll get a face full of sand.
Stay overnight in the desert
Is there a better way to experience Dubai desert than staying overnight? Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa is an excellent hotel in the desert that is perfect for those looking to slip into tranquillity and relaxation. It is a super luxurious and ONLY eco-retreat in the desert. If you’re looking to rejuvenate some energy and feel more revitalised when leaving the desert, this is the place to be. Fall in love with the hotel here.
Horse riding in the desert
Experience the Dubai desert like a true Arabian and go horse riding in the desert. Al Sahra Desert Resort offers an opportunity for riders of every ability to go out into the Dubai desert with a member of the team and their horse. Riders will have plenty of opportunities to see the stunning Dubai skyline and any local wildlife that they might come across. It is definitely something to not be missed out on.
There are variety desert activities in Dubai that it has to be on your itinerary while over in the exciting modern city. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and we know you’ll fall in love with Dubai and it’s variety of opportunities to create unforgettable memories.