Bedouin Culture Safari

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Duration : 6 Hours

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Highlights

  • Learn about traditional Bedouin lifestyle in the early 1900s
  • Experience Bedouin culture
  • Be part of a traditional camel caravan
  • Falconry

Description

Discover the rich history of the Bedouins, learn about their traditions and explore their nomadic lifestyle in this exceptional cultural experience at Al Marmoon Desert Conservation Reserve.

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Itinerary

  • Pick up and drop off from Dubai hotels in classic Land Rover Defenders between 6:00 am and 6:30 am.(depends on season/sunrise).

  • Arrive at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Receive your Adventure Pack and put on your Sheila/Ghutra (traditional headscarf).

  • Embark on a traditional camel caravan across the sand dunes (15 minutes).

  • Receive a Bedouin welcome at an authentic Bedouin village.

  • Explore the traditional village with Bedouin tents, cooking stations, farm animals and learn about Bedouin life.

  • Watch a Bedouin falcon show with Saluki dogs.

  • Watch the preparation of a typical Bedouin breakfast at live cooking stations and enjoy a series of local dishes.

  • Spend time with local Bedouin, listen to their stories passed down through the generations and take part in a traditional performance.

  • Return to the Hotel between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm (depends on season/sunrise).

Inclusions

  • Camel Caravan experience
  • Watch a falcon show
  • Visit a Bedouin village
  • Watch a live cooking demonstration and taste local dishes
  • Spend time hearing stories of local Bedouins
  • Take part in a traditional performance

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities.

Trip Instructions / Essentials

This cultural experience of the Bedouins begins late afternoon as you join a traditional camel caravan to travel through the desert. Later, stop at a traditional majlis and enjoy a sunset falcon show as you get to learn about the majestic birds and their significance in Emirati culture. You will then head to the Bedouin village at the Al Marmoon Desert Conservation Reserve. Here you will learn about handicrafts that are important for survival in the desert. You will also learn about popular spices, watch preparation of a traditional dinner through a live cooking demonstration and have a taste of Bedouin cuisine. Other cultural experiences include learning a traditional performance, listening to stories about the lifestyle of the Bedouins and an astronomy session about how the Bedouins used stars for navigation.

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