Desert Safari
Nobody can dream of Arabia with out dreaming of deserts. No visit to Dubai would be complete without a trip into the desert. Such excursions, which are best organized as part of a group tour, offer a taste of the true heartland of Arabia. Departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination the camel farm.The drive continues across the desert to the campsite where there is the oppurtunity to try camel riding and sand boarding.After working up an appetite enjoy delicious barbeque dinner and watch an unforgettable sunset.Before returning a belly dancer performs her show around the campfire by starlight.

DUNE BASHING
Driving in sand is an exciting activity. An adventure in itself, combining the excitement of a rollercoaster ride with the challenge of remaining mobile on the shifting surface. Courses in sand driving are available, with four-wheel-drive vehicles provided along with expert instruction.

BARBEQUE MEAL
Desert feasts give a truly strange experience. Safaris that finish in the evening with spectacular sunset views followed by a traditional barbecue under the stars are more popular these days. These can be modified to meet every taste from a romantic and peaceful experience to elaborate fun-packed evenings complete with music, belly dancing, the smoking of hubble-bubble pipes and often a display of falconry.

CAMEL RIDING
The camel, a symbol of Arabia, is also a major tourist attraction. Camel rides are part of some tours and desert safaris. Tour operators and hotels also arrange camel rides separately.

SAND BOARDING
It is an unusual sport entertaining enthusiastic and speed loving people. Special skis are used and high dunes in the interior of the Dubai desert are chosen as slopes. Sand skiing can be arranged on request or as part of a full-day or half-day safari.