Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Wildlife Tour - Shared Vehicle (up to 6pax)
Supplied by: Arabian Adventures
The experience begins in the DDCR Visitor Centre, where a journey across themed rooms guides you through the DDCR story, highlighting the Reserve’s inhabitant wildlife, continuous development, and conservation efforts to protect local heritage and fauna.
The Cultural Hall is home to an extensive biography of the Reserve’s development, from inception in 2002 to the present day.
Accompanied by a personal guide and driver, this captivating experience allows guests to observe the reserve’s wildlife up close.
Highlights
- See Arabian Oryx in their natural habitat
- Explore the reserve map and track Arabian Foxes at the interactive kiosk
- Learn more about the DDCR milestones since its 1999 inception while walking through the Cultural hall
- Watch a captivating short film sharing overview of the Reserve
- Dispel any desert misconceptions by discovering its diverse flora and fauna at the AV hall
- Immerse in the DDCR's nightlife through a cutting-edge dome display in the Nocturnal hall
- Guided wildlife drive tour into the DDCR
Overview
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Wildlife Tour is a fully immersive introduction to the indigenous fauna and culture of the UAE. Located in the heart of the Dubai desert, the tour offers a comprehensive insight into the DDCR’s rich and bountiful wildlife and conservation efforts, with a guide-led journey across the reserve bringing visitors closer to the richness of Emirati culture and the native wildlife of the country.
Throughout its rich history, the DDCR has welcomed sustained growth of threatened species, supported the prosperity of indigenous animals, and facilitated breakthrough discoveries to add further biodiversity to the wildlife of the region.
Life-sized sculptures of the reserve’s inhabitants can be found across the tour, from butterflies and camel spiders to the Arabian oryx and sand fox. Models are placed along the journey through the centre to place nature at the heart of the experience.
The tour of the Visitor Centre concludes in the Adventure Room, with experiences available to book through Arabian Adventures, an award-winning provider of desert safari experiences across the UAE. After the Visitor Center educational tour, guests can make their way to a 4x4 vehicle to tour the reserve.
What's included
- Visitor Centre is a flexible visit (takes approximately 1 hour) that can be done before or after the Wildlife drive (unguided tour)
- 1 Hour Wildlife Drive into the DDCR in a shared 4x4 (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar)
- Free car parking available
- Transfers to/from Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
- Snacks and beverages for refreshment Costas Coffee shop can be found within the Visitor Centre.
- Any items or services not previously specified
Know before you go
• Drive yourself to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve - Visitor Centre. Free car parking is provided
• This tour is available exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays
• Visitor Centre is a flexible visit (takes approximately 1 hour) that can be done before or after the Wildlife drive (unguided tour)
• Wildlife Drive begins at specified time slots: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, and 3:30 pm. To make the most of your visit and ensure a smooth transition to the Wildlife Drive, it's essential to arrive on time. This is especially important because the Wildlife Drive operates on a fixed schedule. At the same time, the Visitor Centre timings are more flexible and can be completed before or after the Wildlife Drive.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows and late cancellations are non-refundable.