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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai

4.7
#2 of 13 in Nature in United Arab Emirates
National Park Wildlife Area
Explore the extensive landscape and diversity of nature at Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a protected natural area. Away from the bustle and change that is modern-day Dubai, this conservation project was established to maintain no less than five percent of the Emirate of Dubai's total landmass. Trek across the dunes on the back of a camel and look for the wildlife that has been reintroduced to its natural habitat, such as caracals, sand foxes, and Brandts hedgehogs. Enjoy a range of traditional Arab pursuits, such as archery and horse riding, or something a bit more modern, like sand boarding. Check out the falconry presentations, where you'll meet the birds of prey up close. Arrange your visit to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and discover more family-friendly attractions in Dubai using our Dubai vacation generator.
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  • There are very many vendors in Dubai offered by Wuestentripps. A visit to this conservation reserve is however unique.
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  • I adore this place. The feeling that you're in Africa on Safari. Animals a lot, they live on large areas, clean, friendly. Full feeling that they are free. For kids there are contact aviaries, there are amusement-rides, ponies, camels. You can feed the animals. There, where to eat. Wonderful staff, loves their pets. Must see hippos, giraffes and wild animals.
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  • Everybody should go on the desert trip. An experience of a life time. Even thou I had been on a desert trip before, nobody should miss this. The experience is a one in a life time. I still have my hen...  more »
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