Joanna James
Behind all the obvious glitz and glamour Dubai remains a desert land with Emiratis steadfastly holding on to their Bedouin culture and traditions. To experience this fascinating culture and to take in the sultry beauty of the vast desert, signing up for an adventurous desert safari is a fantastic idea. Here are some of the activities one will get the chance to enjoy during this one-of-a-kind experience!
If you are interested in live entertainment, you are sure to enjoy the mesmerising belly dancing performances, storytelling, and other cultural dance forms that form a part of a Dubai desert safari. Remember to keep your camera ready as there are plenty of photo ops to take advantage of. In addition, to live performances by traditional dancing troupes, keep your eyes peeled for local craftsmen showcasing their wares and henna painting stalls. Desert safaris also serve an extensive range of Arabic foods – offering visitors the chance to foray into the region’s gastronomic delights surrounded by awe-inspiring dunes!
A visit to a traditional Bedouin camp during your desert safari will prove to be an interesting lens into another way of life. During your visit, you will be greeted by local guides who will relay stories of Bedouin’s nomadic heritage and shed light onto the customs and culture passed down by generations of Bedouins along with an insight into their day-to-day lifestyles, traditional clothing, food, and jewellery. Resorts such as Anantara World Islands Dubai will be more than happy to arrange for a visit to a Bedouin camp during your desert safari experience upon the request of their guests.
One of the best things to do in Dubai is to go dune bashing. A classic adventure sport is a thrilling sport that takes off-roading to the ultimate level. Thunder through the sand dunes in 4x4 vehicles in a series of twists and turns and feel the ground slipping underneath and sand spraying in the air. Often dune bashing leads to impromptu races giving passengers an experience akin to a roller coaster ride. Be rest assured that the drivers know the desert like the back of their hands and will ensure an unforgettable ride through the desert. Don’t forget to stop on a dune peak to snap some photos of the mesmerising desert to commemorate your dune-bashing ride!
Is there anything more sensational than watching the sun rise over the seemingly undulating desert landscape from 4,000 ft up in the sky? Booking yourself a hot air balloon ride is an exciting way to soak up the sights of the Dubai desert from a bird’s eye view. You will also be able to sport plenty of desert wildlife including graceful herds of gazelles and Arabian oryx and other native desert dwellers from the animal kingdom.
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