Spend a luxury night safari with Dubai Private Night Safari & Astronomy experience inside the grounds of a royal desert retreat. Enjoy an adventurous drive through the desert in an authentic 1950s Land Rover, and watch a falcon demonstration before you enjoy dinner under the stars.

Key Highlights

  • Get picked up from your hotel between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm
  • Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila or Ghutra (traditional headscarf)
  • Enjoy wildlife drive through Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in an open-top vintage Land Rover
  • Enjoy a sunset falcon show amid  the golden sand dunes
  • Experience an authentic torch-lit Bedouin camp
  • Be entertained by traditional henna tattoos, live bread-making, Arabic Arabic coffee-making, camel rides, and aromatic shisha pipes
  • Savour a delicious dinner that includes soup, salad, appetizer, main course, and dessert
  • Enjoy cultural Emirati entertainment performances such as drumming and Yola
  • Relax in the majlis or sit by the atmospheric bonfire

About Platinum Heritage - Private Night Safari & Astronomy

If you are looking for a perfect traditional and heritage experience, look no further than the platinum heritage tour. Nestled amid the golden sand dunes, platinum heritage Dubai offers an overnight desert safari camping experience for adventure seekers. Take a step back in time and experience Dubai as it was 50 years ago. Enjoy astronomy in Dubai like never before after a scrumptious dinner or relax beside a bonfire. Engage in cultural activities such as henna, music, dance, bread making, and Arabic coffee making as no other activity offers a more authentic desert experience. Extend the experience by spotting exotic local wildlife within the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Learn about the reserve from your professional conversation guide and watch a falcon soar around you. Enjoy an ultimate full-filling experience in your Bedouin camp, lit with the gentle flames of traditional lamps inside a private Royal desert retreat.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off from your hotel
  • Choice to book for families between 2 - 6 members
  • Adventure pack (Souvenir bag, refillable stainless-steel water bottle and a Sheila or Ghutra headscarf to wear and take home)
  • Dinner includes soup, salad, appetiser, main course and dessert
  • Shared bathroom facilities (no showers) are a short walk from the rooms and available throughout the tour
  • Highly trained Conservation Guide with extensive knowledge of ecotourism, cultural heritage, history and natural environment of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates
  • Multilingual languages are on request and subject to availability (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian)

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Optional photos
  • Gratuities

Additional Information

Insiders’ Tips: 

  • The camel ride is at the camp after dark
  • Some vehicles can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests 
  • A portion of your Desert Safari fee is contributed towards local conversation in Dubai
  • You can also opt for vegetarian and vegan meals, however, please do inform the operators while booking so they can accommodate it

Restrictions: 

  • Due to health and safety concerns, the wildlife drive is not recommended for pregnant guests within their third trimester
  • There is no direct pick up from private residences in Dubai unless you have booked a private car
  • The operators restrict numbers to 75-100 guests in their spacious camps, to avoid overcrowding

Timing:

  • The pick-up time is between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm depending on the season/sunset. 

What to Wear: 

  • As it is quite warm in the Dubai desert, we recommend that you wear a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, comfortable cool clothes
  • During winters, please carry something warm as the desert can be cold

Child Policy:

  • Children 0-5 years can join for free and will require a private car booking
  • Children 5 - 11 years can join and enjoy the experience at reduced price
  • Children above 12 years old will be accepted at the adult rate

Additional info:

  • The operators strongly recommend that you take out adequate travel insurance that will cover you in case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining your scheduled tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before booked date. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.

My Voucher

  • Ticket is valid for the time and date stated
  • Your  Platinum Heritage - Private Night Safari & Astronomy tickets will be mailed to you separately once you’ve made a booking. All you have to do is show the voucher with a Govt id proof 

Redemption Point

  • Present your e-ticket at the start of the tour

Platinum Heritage - Private Night Safari & Astronomy Frequently Asked Questions

What range of Children can enjoy the Platinum Heritage - Private Night Safari & Astronomy?

Children 0-5 years can enter for free and will require a private car booking. Children 5 - 11 years can join and enjoy the experience

Is the transport included?

Yes, pick up and drop off service is included 

What is the duration of Platinum Heritage - Private Night Safari & Astronomy?

The experience will take 19 hours

What languages is the tour available in?

English and Arabic. Multilingual languages such as French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian are on request and subject to availability

How can I book the ticket?

Select the number of tickets on our website and click ‘Book Now’ to get your confirmed ticket on your email

How long is my ticket valid for?

Your tickets are valid for the time and date stated

Ratings & Reviews

R
Renata Ploska
5
Travelled March 2023

Quick and efficient, as usual. Thank you.

P
Péterffy-Baricska Emese
5
Travelled March 2023

Correct price, fast confirmation.

J
Jose
5
Travelled March 2023

Good discount and very easy purchase

U
Ursula Mansson
5
Travelled March 2023

Easy booking !

R
Renata Ploska
5
Travelled March 2023

Quick and sufficient, as usual. Thank you. Brgds,

Platinum Heritage - Private Night Safari & Astronomy

USD 725.76

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