Dubai: Morning Safari by Vintage G Class & Al Marmoom Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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Get ready to experience the excitement and fun of exploring Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a Vintage G 230 Mercedes 1980s. Traverse the traditional Bedouin Village taking part in the activities while enjoying the taste of authentic Emirati food.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The duration of the tour is 4 hours, including pick-up and drop-off timings as well.

At the village, there are Bedouin tents, a restored well, cooking stations, farm animals, and more.

Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.

Children below 5 years will be accepted at the child rate. But as they are not permitted for a camel ride, they will need to stay with an adult at the Bedouin Village or follow the camel caravan.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Arabian makeover (Kandura for men, Abaya for women to be returned after use)

Camel caravan ride (10-12 minutes) can be repeated

Enjoy typical bedouin breakfast

Browse the Arabic spices and local handicrafts

Traditional welcome at the authentic Bedouin Village and Photos with Falcon

Pick-up and drop-off in a modern air-conditioned vehicle at your hotel in Dubai

Ride in an open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s

Expenses that are not mentioned

Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

Have you been to Dubai's Largest Unfenced Desert Reserve? We start our 50-minute trip to the only unfenced desert area in the country by picking you up from your hotel or accommodation in a modern air-conditioned vehicle from Dubai.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

We shall begin our ride across the dunes after arriving at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve by boarding the Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s. Halting in the middle of the desert during our 30-40 minute journey through the reserve, we shall enjoy a photo stop admiring Al Ghaf, the UAE's national tree, and plants like Al Ashkhar. We also have the opportunity to hear about Dubai's history and the significance of desert flora and animals in traditional Bedouin life. While touring the desert, we'll be lucky to see desert animals like Arabian oryx, Ghazals, Falcons, and birds. Later, arriving in the Bedouin Village, we shall be greeted with Arabic coffee, dates, and luqaimat as part of the traditional Emirati hospitality before the camel caravan ride. Reaching the middle of nowhere in the desert, admiring the beauty of the dunes, we have the opportunity to click beautiful pictures.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

4-Hours Private Tour

4-Hours Private Tour
Pickup included

4-Hours Sharing Tour

4-Hours Sharing Tour
Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

249 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

239

A wonderful morning Safari
Azadeh N,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time at our morning Safari. It was exactly what we needed- We wanted to see the beauty of the desert, but we also wanted to make sure that the ride is smooth.and the tour is not too long as we had my 90 year old father-in-law with us. Our guide, Arsalan, did an amazing job explaining the history of the area and its wildlife and the nature of the desert we were visiting. He also.made sure that the ride was very smooth. We loved the dunes and the camel ride was a very unique experience. Also, the breakfast was super delicious. .Zahir did an amazing job making sure we had all we needed during the breakfast, and then taking pictures afterwards. Everyone was so Kind and respectful. Overall, we had a great experience with this tour and I highly recommend them.
In the desert with Samir
P3268FVsandrar,
Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really fantastic excursion ... thanks to our super exceptional guide “Samir” who made us live a fun adventure on board his suv.... everything really perfect ... from the ride with the quad bikes on the desert dunes to the walk with camels .... to finish with lunch in the picturesque Al Khayma camp ... very good buffet food and nice shows made after lunch ... thanks also to the nice and kind Pablo who helped us acting as interpreter ... I highly recommend it. Sandra.
A nice tranquil experience in the morning.
Danille V,
Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was nice to see the flock flamingos and black swans. We have also seen three antelopespecies and a lizard. Our guide Imran was superfriendly. Food was delicious
We absolutely loved this...
Jaima T,
Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We absolutely loved this tour. Majid was an incredible guide. Would highly recommend this tour, especially for families.
Very enjoyable
Whatsinaname7172,
Feb 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Arsi, our guide, collected us on time from hotel, was cheerful and informative the whole trip, with the add on of some humour for good measure. The early morning trip perfectly suited our needs to see the dunes, dessert flora and fauna, the breakfast was really good with lots of food variety, the al marmoom bedouin experience was great, so much so we'd love to come back, stay there and enjoy the experience further. Arsi dropped us back to hotel and made the morning trip really enjoyable and fun.
A great day away from the city!
Nicole B,
Jan 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were the only ones on this tour so it ended up being a private tour which was great. Our guide Ozzy was fantastic - what a great personality. Really enjoyed the camel ride and the traditional Bedouin breakfast! There was a ton of food - more than we could eat. The ride through the reserve in the SUV was fun too and quite scenic but animal sightings of any kind are very far and few between so don't expect a safari-type experience with animals everywhere. The ride is a bit rough at times but nothing like the other 'dune bashing' adventure tours where you read about people getting sick. It was really nice to get out of the city and do something different. I would definitely recommend!
Amazing
laurensb21,
Aug 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Arsalan was great from start to finish , he was so funny We had such a brilliant day would recommend everyone do this tour!
Definitely worth doing when visiting Dubai
Vash N,
Jul 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day was amazing, and the team was very accommodating. Arsi was a great guide. He made the day even more enjoyable and was very attentive. All the events were well planned and scheduled. Would highly recommend!
Amazing
239shakeebk,
Jul 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Arsi was a top tier tour guide from start to finish. Very good service and friendly towards everyone during the tour. Very funny and welcoming guy and great photographer. All in all amazing experience with MR.Arsi.
A wildlife tour to remember
by3art,
Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Arsi was an incredible guide! He knew all of the great locations to get photos. Sadly we missed out on the Arabian Oryx, but we saw many Gazelle and dozens of bird species!