Luxury Dubai: beach & desert

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Today to make the most of your time in the desert. Guided walk around the reserve to learn about the flora and fauna that thrives in this arid environment. Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast alfresco.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Experience local heritage activities at the Al Maha Desert Resort.
    • Relax in your private Bedouin-style pool villa.
    • Enjoy sundowner cocktails overlooking the rolling sand dunes.
    • Stay at the lavish One&Only The Palm on the Palm Jumeirah peninsula.
    • Indulge in high-quality food at restaurants headed by Michelin-starred chefs.

What's this trip about?

    Today to make the most of your time in the desert. Guided walk around the reserve to learn about the flora and fauna that thrives in this arid environment. Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast alfresco.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityDubai
End CityDubai

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Short Cruise
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Dubai

Accommodation: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

On arrival at Dubai’s airport, you’ll be met by our representatives, who’ll drive you to your hotel in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, on the outskirts of the Arabian Desert. Here, you can settle into your private villa and perhaps enjoy the sunset over the dunes from the hotel’s terrace bar.

Day 2: Dubai

Accommodation: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

Speak with your private concierge and field guide about which activities you could do today to make the most of your time in the desert. You may want to try your hand at archery, take an exhilarating 4x4 drive out among the deep-orange dunes, or ride a horse through the palmed oasis.

Day 3: Dubai

Accommodation: Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

This morning you could take a guided walk around the reserve to learn about the flora and fauna that thrives in this arid environment. Wildlife you might see includes camels, gazelles and Arabi...

Day 4: Dubai

Accommodation: One&Only The Palm

Today you’ll be driven back through the city of Dubai and across to the Palm Jumeirah peninsula along the coast. Here, you’ll stay for four nights at the One&Only The Palm, a lavish resort with sparkling pools and its ow...

Day 5: Dubai

Accommodation: One&Only The Palm

Wake up this morning and enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast alfresco. You could then relax on a daybed beside the pool, taking a dip to cool off in the sun-dappled water, or stretch out on the beach to the sound of gentle wave...

Day 6: Dubai

Accommodation: One&Only The Palm

Today you could venture into the city, perhaps taking a taxi or private vehicle to the historic side of Dubai, where skyscrapers are replaced with traditional low-rise stone buildings. Wander the souqs, laden with spices, te...

Day 7: Dubai

Accommodation: One&Only The Palm

You might like to rise early this morning to join a yoga session on the beach. Then, enjoy the final day of your trip however you please: you could try some water sports in the marina, soak up the sights of Downtown Dubai, w...

Day 8: Return home

You’ll be driven back to the airport today in time for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,585
Price per day$1,073
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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