Journey to the Heart of the Emirates
Overview
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On this unique 4x4 adventure you will get to see the diverse and lesser-known interior of the Emirates in a way that very few visitors to the country do. Your nature guide will lead the way (and communicate with the convoy using walkie talkies) while you head towards the East along lesser-known routes and adventurous offroad trails. Multiple visits and short walks along the way will give you a deeper insight into the geography, nature, and rural life of the Emirates, known to most for its large cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
What To Expect
Dubai
The Journey will start in Dubai, where the outskirts gradually make way for desert towns. At the edge of the Emirate we visit a local mint and date farm.
Nazwa
Visit a date andmint farm on the edge of the desert
Options
Journey to the Heart of the Emirates
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Private specialized tour guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Guiding in English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Arabic or Norwegian
Picnic
Use of walkie talkie
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10 day guided cultural tour
colettev984,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable journey with Salua, Koen and M as guides.... So professional, so much explanation, so clear, so organized and really nothing too much. After a bad experience in Marrakech (not this organization) with a guide, it turned out that a very good Dutch guide can still go abroad. Our trip (10 days) was very diverse: nature, culture, gastronomy...
Travel to the past and nature in Dubai
AnoukSteyaert,Mar 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koenraad has shown us that Dubai is not artificial but has an ancient culture and beautiful nature. We explored herb gardens, archaeological museums and nature. Koenraad has lived in Dubai for years and knows every part of it, from the rich nature, the hip and trendy part to the archaeology. We enjoyed it and got a completely different picture of Dubai.
Great Journey to the Heart of the Emirates - One to recommend
krisv253,Mar 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We participated in the Journey to the Heart of the Emirates. It was a fantastic journey, great professionalism in the planning of the trip, day planning was very well balanced with options to stop during the trip whenever was best for us. We visited a mint farm and date plantation where we got some fresh mint for the after lunch tea break! Great! We got excellent explanation about all of the different landscapes, from the Hajar Mountains, the similar African Savannah landscape, wadi visit and a great picnic at a tropical fruit and date farm! Koen was a fantastic guide and we have enjoyed every single minute of our day-trip! Thanks for the great experience, one to recommend!
Curated Private Tours
KittyChick,Jan 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked Unveil Arabia for two days of private tours. The first was to Abu Dhabi and the other was their Heart of the emirates tour. We could not have been happier! From the zoom call we had in advance of our trip, to the communication after we had arrived in Dubai, this team of professionals were so great! They listened to our interests and planned tours which were customized to our desires. In particular, I wanted to interact with camels, but didn’t want to RIDE a camel (as I believe the ridden camels are often overworked and not treated well). Unveil Arabia arranged a wonderful visit to a camel farm where they were well-treated, friendly and healthy. This is just one example of the curated tour experience they will coordinate for you. Lastly, they helped arrange a dinner reservation for us to experience Dubai Fountain show, and we had the best seat in the house! You will not find a better, or more thorough tour company. Book Unveil Arabia, you will be glad you did!
Discovering an another part of the Emirates
Yvguy,Jan 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a full day journey to the Heart of the Emirates.Not self drive...but guided by Patrice. We spent a wonderful day,discovering desert ,mointains ans wahdi with all the explanations we needed,given by Patrice.
Top experience to discover Dubai otherwise!
tofke,Jan 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day with Koen (two families including three children) and discovered in one day the Emirates from another angle, more authentic and totally off the beaten track. Many thanks for all the explanations about the local life and the great times spent together!
Great tour deep in UAE
pierreh763,Dec 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excelent tour deep in UAE. Koenrad is enthusiastic & very knowledgeable. Total relaxation away from hectic DXB. Highly recommended
Highly recommended
ElinK216,Dec 17, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic trip to the heart of the Emirates. A must when you’re staying in Dubai. Konrad is a very knowledgable and friendly guide and ready to answer all our questions. We enjoyed immensely visiting the desert, mountains and local farms and can highly recommend this adventure.
Top day
91bramb,Oct 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unforgettable experience. This trip has taught us a lot about the creation of the Emirates. It also shows that there is much more than just the buildings highly recommended! You will also taste some local specialties and customs!
Beautiful day
Q6501QWchristianr,Sep 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day. Our guide brought us lots of interesting information about the country, about plants, about geology. A quiet, rewarding and friendly day. All in French. We recommend. Thanks to Koenraad and Alice.
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