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Why Desert Safari is so famous?

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Sara Ruth
Why Desert Safari is so famous?

Dubai is known for its diverse and luxurious tourist experience and a combination of classic and modern attractions. Tourists from all around the world visit Dubai to enjoy dubai safari and capture some memorable moments with their friends and family.

There are quite several places in Dubai that you should must-see while your next vacation. These places are popular among many people because of their distinctiveness. As you know that Dubai was once a desert itself thus we believe that Dubai’s heart lies in the desert. Due to the diverse combination of the city, people usually come to Dubai to witness more than flashy skylines. Desert brings out their adventurous and exciting phase to enjoy the related activities.

In this blog, we’ll be portraying you some of the reasons for the fame of the desert safari!

What is a Desert Safari?

Before getting any deeper into the types and other aspects of a desert safari. We should first clear what actually is the desert safari. We can say it without any hesitation that it is one of the most remarkable tours you have ever experienced in Dubai. In the desert safari, you’ll get to spend your entire day doing healthy desert activities. You get to roam around in a 4x4 making it luxurious. You’ll get a chance to explore different cultural aspects of Dubai that you can’t find in the busy modern city. The desert safari depicts the heritage of Emirates and how people would have spent life back then. Dubai Marina Cruise is also a similar experience.

What attracts tourists to try out Desert Safari?

Desert safari gives you a chance to see the true colours and origin of Dubai. It is an interesting, thrilling, and exhilarating experience and a profound way to involve within the Emirati culture. In your routine life, you don’t get to see the desert much so this desert safari gives you a rare chance to see the Arabian desert. People who are into photography especially want to see the phases of desert and Bedouin life. Among many other things, the desert safari also contributes a lot in making Dubai a renowned tourism hub,

However, the safari isn’t only about staring at the sand but it involves many adventurous rides that are only meant for the desert. These rides capture much tourist attraction as they can be enjoyed only for this specific moment. The people who are daring can only have the true fun of the desert safari.

Major activities that can give you a boost of adventure are hot air balloon, quad biking, desert safari drive, dune bashing, local and international BBQ, belly dance, camel ride and other major aspects making it memorable for you and your family.

Quad Biking

Another adventurous experience that offers solo service is none other than quad biking. Those who have their homes near the sea or visit the beach often must know the experience of a quad bike. However, this experience has a major difference and doubled adventure.

Quad biking is among the most popular desert activities. You’ll get to ride a heavy 4x4 quad bike on the ups and downs of the sand dunes making every turn and lift thrilling. It is completely safe and people definitely try it out during their visit. This biking is preferred during the morning tour, giving you the perfect desert fun.

Dune Bashing

Dune bashing is also a famous activity of desert safari. Well, the name suggests the process, you get to ride in a 4x4 SUV or land cruiser with a professional driver. He’ll drive you around the desert drifting sand and merging the dunes.

Many tourists specifically take this desert safari tour to feel this thrilling activity. It is sort of an amusement ride and will give you adventurous and comfy vibes side by side. The slippery sand makes dune bashing quite exciting.

Sand-Boarding

You heard it right, your European snow-boarding activity has turned to be sand-boarding here in Dubai. It is one of the most entertaining and famous activities. People try balancing themselves in the dunes of deserts. As the sand is quite slippery, it gives you the effect of snow or as if you’re surfing in the water.

If you know how to control the skateboard, then this activity can be an ideal one for you. Sand-boarding is the Emirati invention making perfect use of the dunes. This activity is a perfect combo of enjoyment and adventure.

Camel rides and wildlife

When you have come to Dubai or any Gulf country, you get to see a hefty amount of camel in your surroundings. Camels are known as the ship of the desert. Thus, it is necessary for you to give them a ride while you’re in the desert. Camel safari can be easily performed during the morning as well as evening, it’ll give you the same experience.

You can easily ride your camel for 45 minutes around the desert. After luxury 4x4, the camel can give you a Bedoin vibe, portraying the history of the desert. Moreover, during the ride, you’ll get to see the wildlife as well.

Another major tourist attraction, particularly for wildlife photographers is the falcon demonstration. You can easily walk around any of the falcons and take a photo or feel it by making them sit in your arm.

BBQ Arabian Buffet

Whether it is Tikka from the subcontinent or Texan brisket, Barbeque is one of the best forms of food around the world. Similarly, Middle Eastern cuisine is jaw-dropping as well filled with delicious flavours and oozing smells.

During your desert safari tour, you’ll be given a large buffet with multiple exotic dishes that are traditional in Dubai. These cuisines include hummus, swarms, kebab, with many other local dishes and also a series of mouth-watering Lebanese dishes. You’ll get to have unlimited soft drink and beverage options during the entire tour.

Henna Painting

Another interesting activity particularly meant for girls, however, the boys can actively participate in it is the Henna painting. Henna is one of the most adored forms of art around Asia. Most people apply it on their hand on the joyous occasion, while others like to do it anyway. It is a form of tattooing your nails and skin acting like a dye. These tattoos are mainly flower patterns and you should try them at least once in your lifetime.

Tanoura Dance

Tanoura dance is quite popular in the Emirati culture. Not only that but belly dance is among the famous dances too. You’ll find these types of dances on almost every joyous occasion. Tanoura dance is also performed during the safari journey, giving you the true cultural experience. 

These major activities make desert safari Dubai, one of the most exciting and adventurous tours around the globe. People prefer spending some hour here due to its endless enjoyment and exploration. You’ll get to see the true culture of the land of Emirates, looking beyond the enlightened skylines.

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