Al Khayma Camps
from $84.30
- Transport included
- Meals included
- Guide varies by option
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About this experience
What to expect
Welcome to our brand-new Al Khayma Camps, nestled in the heart of Dubai's Al Aweer desert, brimming with tranquility and the unique charm of Bedouin culture. Upon arrival, we'll warmly greet you with Arabic coffee, local sweets, and dates. You can interact closely with the camels at the camp, even ride them across the dunes for an extraordinary desert experience.
At the campsite, you can participate in various activities such as feeding camels, watching falconry shows, and experiencing henna hand painting. Afterwards, we've prepared a rich selection of appetizers for you, including live snack stations, Arabic coffee and tea, unlimited soft drinks, and even a hookah station for your enjoyment.
We invite you to savor three distinct buffet styles, indulging in exquisite flavors. Here, you can immerse yourself in rich cultural experiences, sample a variety of Arabic delicacies, and unwind to rejuvenate your senses. OurAl Khayma Heritage RestaurantA recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, this restaurant masterfully blends traditional Emirati, Arabic, and Moroccan flavors. Savor the unique Madfoon lamb, slow-cooked underground to guarantee authentic taste. Live grilling stations and traditional bread-making demonstrations will take you on a culinary journey through Khaleeji flavors. Let the lush camp views serve as your idyllic backdrop while enjoying a memorable Bedouin dining experience.
Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.
What's included
- Shared pickup and drop-off from your hotel or location
- Transportation by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
- Licensed safari captain
- Restroom facilities
- Camel ride
- Arabian Falcon
- Night dune driving experience with animal spotting
- Shared dune bashing
- Sand boarding
- Unlimited water
- Arabic costume photo shoot
- Arabic snacks including Gaymat sugar balls, dates, and Gahwa coffee
- Camel feeding
- Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dinner options
- Stargazing with professional astronomical telescopes
Not included
- Desert ATV (optional)
- Activity not suitable for all travelers (such as seniors and young children)
Things to note
- ● Observe stars with professional telescopes to see galaxies and constellations.
- After a day full of exciting adventures and entertainment activities, you will be taken back to your hotel.
- - Stargazing is only available at night.
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- The insurance provided by the activity organizer does not cover it.
- - Ride camels and capture stunning photos in the Arabian desert, savor freshly brewed Arabic coffee on-site
- ● Embark on a desert exploration in the selected red desert, featuring dune bashing and sandboarding.
- - People with heart conditions
- Enjoy live Arabic entertainment performances
- You can also greet the resident camels at the camp and, if you wish, ride them across the dunes.
- Wheelchair user
- ● Desert ATV riding is a self-driving activity, and you assume all risks
- Try sandboarding (surfing on the dunes) for an extra thrill, then head to Al Khayma Camp.
- These activities are followed by appetizers, with on-site snack stations offering Arabic coffee, tea, and even a hookah station.
- This product is not eligible for the promotion
- - People with back problems
- As the sun sets, the camp atmosphere transforms, allowing you to enjoy the tranquil desert night
- Discover stars in the desert sky through high-powered telescopes during the captivating stargazing activity, then conclude your day's adventure.
- ● Savor Michelin-starred restaurant delicacies featuring three cuisines (Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabic) + live BBQ + underground lamb roast
- ● Avoid eating 2–3 hours before surfing on the dunes to prevent vomiting.
- On a 1-day tour of Dubai's desert, you'll embark on a magical journey through the sands
- Know before you go
- · We recommend purchasing international travel insurance to mitigate the risks associated with motorcycle self-driving activities, which may lead to serious injuries.
- You will be notified in advance.
- Enjoy 3 different buffets featuring Emirati, Moroccan, and Arabic cuisine, followed by camping activities like live grilling and bread baking.
- ● The itinerary includes transfer service
- - 4WD vehicles are equipped with necessary safety features
- Experience exciting activities like dune surfing and sandboarding, or relax at the camp with traditional snacks, henna painting, and shisha
- Pregnancy
- At the end of your meal, savor a variety of local specialty desserts to sweetly conclude your dinner.
- ● Due to high summer temperatures, the pick-up time may change
- The adventure begins with 30–45 minutes of dune surfing in the heart of Lahbab Red Dunes
- - Vegetarian options available
- Finally, observe the night sky's galaxies through professional telescopes, perfectly concluding your adventure.
- Children under 3 (accompanied by parent)
- After being picked up by your safari guide, the first stop of your journey is to stretch your body and relax, or choose to ride a quad bike.
- - Winter: Wear long-sleeved tops and long coats.
- Itinerary highlights
- Enjoy and participate in the camp activities, including camel feeding, camel riding, and henna hand painting
- ● Enjoy live entertainment and cultural activities at Al Khayma Camp
- After your desert adventure, Al Khayma Camp will welcome you with Arabic coffee, desserts, and dates
- ●Seniors with heart conditions, disabilities, or aged 60+ are not recommended to ride camels.
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