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Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

Desert, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As featured in Dubai off the beaten path
Ranked #6 of 83 attractions in Dubai
4.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: National Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is a designated protected area for the conservation the natural inland desert ecosystem of Dubai. It...... more » Owner description: The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is a designated protected area for the conservation the natural inland desert ecosystem of Dubai. It spans 4.7% of the total land area of Dubai Emirate and encompasses 225km2 of sand dunes desert ecosystem interspersed with gravel plains. The DDCR is a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and has gained international recognition from the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP). The DDCR is home to 57 Plant species, over 120 birds and 43 mammals and reptiles including the iconic Arabian Oryx. The DDCR can be visited by either staying at the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa or for day visits with one of the four concession holders; Arabian Adventures, Lama Tours, Travco and Alpha Tours. « less
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Glasgow
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

So much fun! Had a really great time. The leaders were also very pleasant. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Our family did the Desert Dune Safari with Arabian Adventures and it was very well organised and well worth doing, even though a little touristy. The 5 of us had a 4wd car all to ourselves and had a great time dune bashing. Our 11 year old was a little scared at times but the 8 and 14 year olds... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Spectacular ride through the sand dunes, camel ride and a superb outdoor diner and show. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I really really wish I had known about this before I went! I wanted to see the desert - and booked a desert safari - which was unbelievably tourist trap material. This is actually what I wanted to see! More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Desert of Dubai specialy desert drive is one of the best fun and i will must say amazing fun and a very lovely dessert drive More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

we went to al maha desert resort a real treat just amazing More

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florida
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you happen to have time it is an interesting visit More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The four wheel ride was awesome, our tour was not well organised had to wait for long time in the bus for our turn. At the campsite it was the same, there was no one to guide us where to sit. The dinner was good, I felt sorry for the familes with children who had to wait for food. There... More

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Chennai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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Desert safari is one of the must watch place in dubai. The experience is awesome and thrilling. There was a dinner with belly dance and the other dances. All are excellent. we enjoyed a lot. Eat less food before going for desert safari as some might vomit during the bumpy ride in desert. More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The dune bashing is great fun- you need to be ready for a very bumpy and exciting ride. There is a barbecue offered, henna artist that seems over worked, belly dancing and you can go on quad bikes, ride a camel and sand board. More

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