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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Emirate of Dubai

4.6
#2 of 29 in Nature in United Arab Emirates
National Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
Explore the extensive landscape and diversity of nature at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a protected natural area. Away from the bustle and change that is modern-day Dubai, this conservation project was established to maintain no less than five percent of the Emirate of Dubai's total landmass. Trek across the dunes on the back of a camel and look for the wildlife that has been reintroduced to its natural habitat, such as caracals, sand foxes, and Brandts hedgehogs. Enjoy a range of traditional Arab pursuits, such as archery and horse riding, or something a bit more modern, like sand boarding. Check out the falconry presentations, where you'll meet the birds of prey up close. Use our Dubai trip planner to visit Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve on your trip to Dubai, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Tours to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

FROM $199 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Tour: Falcon 2—Dubai Falconry Safari
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $157 BOOK WITH VIATOR Heritage Morning Falconry & Wildlife Desert Safari with transfers from Dubai
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FROM $170 BOOK WITH VIATOR Dubai Heritage Land Rover Desert Safari with Traditional Dinner & Entertainment
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  • By Peter G
    This centre occupies over 4% of all Dubai land, and is made up of over 225 square kilometers of desert habitat, animals, birds, and other flora and fauna. We had the great good fortune of seeing many....  more »
  • By dorienr
    This review should demonstrate the lovely time we have had during the safari of Travco in the Dubai Desert. The trip was well-organized: we got picked up at the hotel where the journey to the desert.....  more »
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