Morning Falconry Experience and Nature Desert Safari in Dubai
4.9
235 Ratings
Dubai
Experience the ancient art of falconry and observe the world's best-trained falcons in a royal desert retreat. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and embark on a wildlife drive in Dubai's largest national park.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dubai - Pick up from Dubai hotels between 5:45 am-6:30 am (depending on season/sunrise).
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Witness a world-class falcon show and learn about the ancient techniques and traditions of what makes falconry so significant in Emirati culture. Take part in an interactive birds of prey demonstration.
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Discover the local flavours and enjoy a traditional Emirati breakfast in an authentic Bedouin camp set in the heart of the Dubai desert.
  • Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Embark on an adventurous wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Spot native animals like Arabian oryx and gazelles and learn about local flora.
  • Dubai - Return to Dubai hotel and arrive between 11:30 and 12:00pm (depending on traffic)
What's Included
  • Guided safari drive in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in a Vintage Land Rover
  • Donation to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve included
  • Savory breakfast provided
  • Camel rides through the scenic desert
  • Bird of prey interactive session featuring hawks, desert eagle owls, and barn owls
  • Engaging falconry performance showcasing traditional training methods
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Falconry, a key aspect of Arabian desert life dating back over 2,000 years, continues to hold enormous cultural significance in Dubai. Seize the chance to witness the globe’s finest falcons and additional birds of prey at a genuine Royal desert retreat. Accompanied by our seasoned falconers, immerse yourself in both time-honored and contemporary training methods.

Subsequent to this riveting interactive session, indulge in a sumptuous breakfast at our traditional desert camps. Venture afterwards on a wildlife drive interspersed with scenic vistas in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Being UAE’s pioneer and voluminous national park, here you will survey iconic desert inhabitants like the Arabian Oryx, all while ensconced in a classical Land Rover.

  • Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Chinese, ) are upon request and availability.
  • Children under 5 years are not permitted on shared car and need a private car booking for the Land Rover option
  • Not recommended for pregnant women in their third trimester
  • A minimum of four guests is required to operate this experience
Location
Dubai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(235 Ratings)
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Amydocking1
Apr 7, 2024
Magical Family Memories - Learning more about the culture, the falconry, camel ride and breakfast, driving around the beautiful reserve. Our two daughters had an excellent time and our guide was fantastic. A really great experience and would highly recommend.
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Katherine_w
Apr 1, 2024
Book It! - Went to Dubai for the weekend and this was by far my favorite day! Our guide was amazing and so informative. The falconers were also incredible, introducing us to so many cool birds. 100% recommend!
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Susan_o
Mar 28, 2024
Hands on Falcon experience - Amazing morning, very personable guide that goes the mile to ensure everyone has a fabulous experience. Best trip in Dubai. Fun, real experience, nature presented at its best with the opportunity to got involved. Great breakfast, presentation outstanding & very tasty. I just wish the other tours I did were even half as good as this one.
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660traveller
Mar 11, 2024
What a perfect morning! - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the morning falconry and nature desert safari today. Everything from pre trip information/confirmation, pick up and knowledgeable and very caring staff throughout highlights what a quality company you have booked with. I cannot recommend the falconry element highly enough. 4 beautiful birds were shown, up and personal, with ample opportunity to ask questions and take pictures. We got to fly three of them, such a rare insight into a very historic element of life in the area. Loved it. The breakfast was a delight too, beautifully fresh and authentic and served in a gorgeous tented camp. A camel ride came next. It was brief and the handler did not offer any information but answered any questions very happily. And then we had a drive out into the conservation area. We saw gazelles and oryx and just how vast and peaceful the desert is. But equally, by the time the sun was coming up, what a hard environment to live in. The vintage Land Rover was a great vehicle to travel in, and was surprisingly comfortable. The very lovely scarves our guide kindly tied for us prior to the trip helped with wayward hair! We got to keep them and a really nice metal water bottle. I hoped it would be a great trip and it was. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you especially to our guide Houston. He really made the trip. If I came back to Dubai, I would book it again.
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Elizabethp_b
Mar 8, 2024
An excellent trip - We enjoyed every aspect of this trip. It was well organised and each feature was well planned and very interesting. Mauricio, our guide, the falconer and the men in charge of the camels could not be faulted. We highly recommend this trip
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Monica_t
Mar 6, 2024
Great morning! - We had a great time! Our guide Jaco was explaining every detail about the desert, history, etc. Learned a lot !! The birds were gorgeous and the handler was knowledgeable and funny! Breakfast was yummy as well! Worth the trip!!!
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Eric_g
Mar 5, 2024
Raptor’s Delight - If you’re looking to experience the Arabian desert at sunrise and witness the beauty of magnificent raptors, this is the tour you don’t want to pass on. Well communicated pickup times and instructions, excellent door to door service, and a memorable nature experience made this a perfect way to begin a week in Dubai.
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Clare_p
Mar 1, 2024
Excellent falconry trip - Good trip. Early start from hotel (6am) but had our guide Duncan who made the drive interesting. The falconry part was excellent & the whole trip was an enjoyable way to get out of the city for a bit.
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Kimberly_m
Feb 25, 2024
Great experience! - A fun day in the desert. Our guide, Laurenco, was timely, informative and friendly. The falconer is fascinating and we learned a lot. We also enjoyed the drive thru tour in the desert.
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Presley
Feb 18, 2024
Falconry & Desert Conservancy Tour - This was a great experience. The falconry was superb - informative and hands-on with several birds of prey. Our guide Cesar was excellent as was the breakfast. Highly recommended!!!!
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