Dubai Heritage Safari in Vintage Mercedes With Bedouin Dinner
While most desert safaris use Jeeps, this tour stands out by traveling in a vintage Mercedes-Benz from the 1980s and offering unique experiences. In addition to the compulsory camel rides and desert photo ops, take part in an Arabic coffee-making demonstration, traditional makeovers in Arabic attire, and an authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner. Towards evening, your tour guide narrates typical Bedouin folktales over a desert campfire.
Highlights
- ✓Explore the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve on a desert safari
- ✓Travel on a vintage Mercedes-Benz from the 1980s
- ✓Arabic coffee-making demonstration and authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner
- ✓Also includes a camel caravan ride and falcon photo op
What you'll see & do
- ✓Have you ever explored UAE's largest unfenced desert reserve? Arriving at Al Marmoom Desert Reserve after a 50-minute ride from the hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, we shall hop on to the Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s.
- ✓During our 30-40 minute drive, we shall halt amidst the desert to enjoy a photo stop. This is the right opportunity to listen to Dubai's history, and the old Bedouin lifestyle. While exploring the desert, consider yourself lucky to see the desert animals. Upon arriving at the Bedouin Village, get welcomed with gahwa and sweets before heading for the camel ride.
- ✓Reaching back to the village, witness a live Arabic coffee-making session. After sipping the Emirati coffee, admire the spectacular desert sunset, clicking wonderful photos. In the village, we shall see an Emirati lady making flatbreads and luqaimat before enjoying a flavorful 5-course Emirati dinner. After enjoying the traditional Bedouin Entertainment, we dress up in Arabic attire to pose with falcon and click pictures. As the camp lights are turned off, experience the essence of desert beauty and enjoy stargazing with a Telescope
- ✓As the tour ends, we will drive you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dubai.
What's included
- ✓Bedouin Entertainment
- ✓Arabian makeover (Kandura for men, Abaya for women to be returned after use)
- ✓Spend time listening to typical Bedouin stories narrated by your tour guide
- ✓Live Arabic coffee making session
- ✓Arabian Falcon show
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned modern vehicle at your hotel in Dubai
- ✓Authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner (set menu)
- ✓Camel caravan ride (10-12 minutes can be repeated)
- ✓Ride in an open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s
What's not included
- ✓Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✓Expenses that are not mentioned
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children below 5 years will be accepted at the child rate & a child seat is provided. But as they are not permitted for a camel ride, they will need to stay with an adult at the village or follow the camel caravan.
Infants join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
Pregnant women cannot participate in this activity.
The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
This experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled due to the above-mentioned reasons, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
At the village, there are Bedouin tents, a restored well, cooking stations, farm animals, and more.
Any damage, injuries, or items lost during the ride are not covered by insurance and are the participant's responsibility.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible, but if anyone in your group has any physical disabilities, please get in touch and we can customize a private trip.
Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies. Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Dubai Heritage Safari in Vintage Mercedes With Bedouin Dinner
While most desert safaris use Jeeps, this tour stands out by traveling in a vintage Mercedes-Benz from the 1980s and offering unique experiences. In addition to the compulsory camel rides and desert photo ops, take part in an Arabic coffee-making demonstration, traditional makeovers in Arabic attire, and an authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner. Towards evening, your tour guide narrates typical Bedouin folktales over a desert campfire.
Highlights
- ✓Explore the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve on a desert safari
- ✓Travel on a vintage Mercedes-Benz from the 1980s
- ✓Arabic coffee-making demonstration and authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner
- ✓Also includes a camel caravan ride and falcon photo op
What you'll see & do
- ✓Have you ever explored UAE's largest unfenced desert reserve? Arriving at Al Marmoom Desert Reserve after a 50-minute ride from the hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, we shall hop on to the Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s.
- ✓During our 30-40 minute drive, we shall halt amidst the desert to enjoy a photo stop. This is the right opportunity to listen to Dubai's history, and the old Bedouin lifestyle. While exploring the desert, consider yourself lucky to see the desert animals. Upon arriving at the Bedouin Village, get welcomed with gahwa and sweets before heading for the camel ride.
- ✓Reaching back to the village, witness a live Arabic coffee-making session. After sipping the Emirati coffee, admire the spectacular desert sunset, clicking wonderful photos. In the village, we shall see an Emirati lady making flatbreads and luqaimat before enjoying a flavorful 5-course Emirati dinner. After enjoying the traditional Bedouin Entertainment, we dress up in Arabic attire to pose with falcon and click pictures. As the camp lights are turned off, experience the essence of desert beauty and enjoy stargazing with a Telescope
- ✓As the tour ends, we will drive you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dubai.
What's included
- ✓Bedouin Entertainment
- ✓Arabian makeover (Kandura for men, Abaya for women to be returned after use)
- ✓Spend time listening to typical Bedouin stories narrated by your tour guide
- ✓Live Arabic coffee making session
- ✓Arabian Falcon show
- ✓Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned modern vehicle at your hotel in Dubai
- ✓Authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner (set menu)
- ✓Camel caravan ride (10-12 minutes can be repeated)
- ✓Ride in an open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s
What's not included
- ✓Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
- ✓Expenses that are not mentioned
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children below 5 years will be accepted at the child rate & a child seat is provided. But as they are not permitted for a camel ride, they will need to stay with an adult at the village or follow the camel caravan.
Infants join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
Pregnant women cannot participate in this activity.
The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
This experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled due to the above-mentioned reasons, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
At the village, there are Bedouin tents, a restored well, cooking stations, farm animals, and more.
Any damage, injuries, or items lost during the ride are not covered by insurance and are the participant's responsibility.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible, but if anyone in your group has any physical disabilities, please get in touch and we can customize a private trip.
Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
We recommend you have international travel insurance as self-driving activities are prone to risk, leading to serious injury & is covered only by your insurance companies. Quad biking is a self-driving activity to be taken at your own risk and the company’s insurance does not cover it.
Complimentary pick-up is available from Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman hotels, apartments, and Cruise terminals in Dubai ( Port Rashid ) & Dubai Harbour. Dubai Airport is available from the Holiday Inn Airport hotel. Pickup from Bab Al Shams, Al Maha resort, and Jebel Ali is available for an additional fee.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.