Private Tour
Dubai: Private Falconry Experience & Breakfast at Al Maha Resort
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Interact with highly trained falcons and watch spectacular falconry demonstrations on this private, 5-hour morning desert experience! Travel to an exclusive Royal desert retreat in a luxury Land Rover Defender to learn about the Bedouin tradition of hunting with falcons. Watch as these majestic birds fly and collect lures on command. Swing a lure or fly a falcon yourself and finish with an exciting wildlife drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: Guides in the following languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian) are only available upon request and availability
Minimum age is 8 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Falconry interactions and demonstrations
Breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort
Hotel pickup and drop-off using the Land Rover Defender
Nature Safari inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dubai
Get picked up in a private Land Rover Defender between 05:30 AM (or earlier) and 06:30 AM, depending on the season. We will inform you of the exact pick-up time on the evening before your desert safari.
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and receive your Headscarf and a Stainless Steel Water Bottle. These are included in each booking and are a gift for our guests to take home.
Options
Private Car
private car: Enjoy a more exclusive journey, from beginning to the end, with your dedicated Conservation Guide when booking your own car.
Pickup included
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience with raptors in the desert
c0rcia,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luchano and Lionel We had some unforgettable moments this morning and had the chance, as a retired professional falconer , to visit the falconry and discover a beautifully held place and share Luchano's passion for these wonderful birds. Everything was perfect, the kindness of our guide , breakfast in a beautiful hotel and especially the calm and charm of the desert. Thank you for these beautiful memories
We wanted this highlight at the end of our cruise. For me, this was my cruise to retirement.
533susannn,
Mar 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00a tour that can only be recommended. An exquisite service, a fantastic falconry show, especially that we were integrated into the show and had falcons and owls on our arms ourselves. The care is simply fantastic. A tour that I would definitely recommend to everyone. the highlight of our vacation thank you
A grand adventure
Viktoria T,
Feb 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A most fantastic experience! Many thanks to Hamza who provided a fun, informative and relaxed adventure. Definitely a trip to have when visiting Dubai! Highly recommend!!!
Mini private safari and delicious breakfast in front of the desert
catrio7,
Feb 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very professional organization on behalf of Platinum heritage for this private safari with falconry experience. You should know that the falconry part where the raptors land on our arm is almost as long as the so-called safari part in search of gazelles and Onix. Local wildlife is limited to these two species and unidentified birds. The morning ends with an excellent breakfast in a luxurious hotel at the best of the desert with a gazelle that comes to share the end of your breakfast: magical and not just for the children! Well-organized and experienced professional experience. Namely that the safari is short and species are rare
Above and Beyond
Robert G,
Feb 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our journey to Dubai was highlighted by our experience with Platinum Heritage. They went above and beyond: from a powerful, interactive falcon demo, to a camel ride and gourmet breakfast, our group of 12 was impressed, inspired and extremely satisfied. We had three exceptional guides and ours, Khairi, was informative, thoughtful and friendly. We are grateful and are returning g home with great memories and tons of videos and pics.
Do not miss this fantastic opportunity
P3601NEtimk,
May 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hosam picked us up in a perfectly detaied Range Rover and took us to our Balloon adventure. He shared his incredible knowledge of the region and the people. We are still talking about the things we learned. After our balloon adventure, Hosam provided an excellent nature tour of the preserve. He was an excellent guide, and we can't say enough about his professionalism. As for the rest of the team at Platinum Heritage, they were all outstanding. Every event we participated in from the hot-air balloon to the falconry, camel ride, a gourmet breakfast, and the nature tour were perfectly orchestrated. Not a single detail was missed, and our safety, comfort, and satisfaction were clearly their top priority from beginning to end. If you have time for only one activity when you visit Dubai, make it one of the many offerings from this group. You won't be disappointed.
Sincerely the most beautiful thing i ve ever done in my life. Thanks to Platinum Heritage❤️🙏🏻
GianMarco V,
Mar 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely one of the most beautiful experiences in my life. Everything was perfect, our guide Mohamed Atif was very kind and hilarious during all the tour, he translated every speech in italian for my family, the tour was really amazing starting with the Falconary tour (so impressive to see these beautiful and royal birds), breakfast was super organised and full of delicious local food, the interaction between the company, the locals and the nature was so respectful and beautiful to see, the Camel ride was so gorgeous to do (highly recommended). My feedbacks for this tour are all positives, can’t wait for the evening tour and see the differences whit the morning one.
Awsome
marceloooi,
Jan 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the bad weather, the tour was very pleasant. We were able to get to know how hawks and owls live, as well as the Arabian oryx. Our Brazilian guide JAMES BOND is very kind and provided us with great family moments.
Dubai Heritage Desert Safari
AmiraA1738,
Jan 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 From start to finish everything was super organized . Our tour guide Ahmed Hafez was very accommodating and very competent. Falcon show, camel ride, wildlife and plant life in the Dubai desert were very interesting.....Everything was a beautiful experience. Big praise and thank you!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
An Absolutely Amazing Experience.
Jerry D,
Dec 21, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful seeing the falcons fly. There speed and agility is something to behold up close. Was really amazing having the opportunity to hold the owls. Also all of the hosts were very gracious and informative. Tato was an excellent guide who was an encyclopedia of information about the area and the wildlife. And the breakfast to end the trip was perfect. I would recommend sitting on the patio for the breakfast and taking in the wonderful view!
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