Private desert drive with wildlife experience
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Enjoy a jam-packed day with a desert drive, sandboarding and dune bashing, wildlife spotting, and a picnic at the Al Quadra Lakes!Start with a pick-up from your centrally located Dubai hotel and travel in a private air-conditioned 4x4 to the desert. Power across the sand dunes as you try your hand at dune bashing, followed by sandboarding on your own. After roaming the desert, drive to watch the protected indigenous wildlife such as the desert gazelle and Arabian oryx.Next, there will be a quick drive to Al Qudra Lakes, which is part of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Across the series of lakes at Al Qudra, you'll enjoy a picnic or a leisurely ride. It's a great way to experience Dubai's beautiful desert with a waterfront view and spot some local wildlife.
Highlights
- Race down the desert dunes during a sandboarding session
- Enjoy a scenic 4x4 drive across the desert and visit Al Qudra Lakes
- See if you can spot local wildlife such as the desert gazelle and Arabian oryx
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Tour guide
- Roundtrip transportation in a 4x4 vehicle
- Picnic lunch box with Arabic coffee and dates (vegetarian option available)
- Light refreshments (coffee, water, soft drink)
Not included
- Gratuities
Where you'll meet
You will be picked up from your hotel in Dubai. You will be asked to provide your pick-up location at checkout.
Operated by
Odyssey DMC
Important information
Not allowed:
* Children aged 0-4 years are not permitted on this tour
Know in advance:
* Pick-up is offered from your Dubai accommodation. You will be asked to provide your hotel name, address and room number during booking
* Please confirm your exact pick-up time directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details on your voucher after booking
* Seeing the Arabian oryx is not always guaranteed (there is a low probability that Arabian oryx will not be at the feeding stations)
* A vegetarian option is available for the picnic. You can request this in the 'Additional comments' section at checkout
* Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June-September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42-45°C and humidity levels can also exceed 90% during this period, so participants are recommended to take adequate precautions
* The duration of the tour mentioned is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Delays in hotel pick-up may occur due to traffic conditions
* There is a maximum of 5 people per vehicle
Remember to bring:
* Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year
* Sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months
* Good quality sunglasses and a hat are recommended
* Please wear sports shoes for safe sandboarding
Location
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