Experts' Choice Award Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
4 expert reviews
“The Arabian oryx was hunted to extinction on the Arabian Peninsula by the mid-1970s, but became the first animal species upgraded from Extinct in the Wild to Vulnerable by the IUCN index.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "On the outskirts of Sharjah, the 225 sq km Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve accounts for 5% of the Emirate of Dubai's total land." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Hajar Mountains, rising out of the desert between the United Arab Emirates and Oman, are brought to life by the fiery glory of the rising sun." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This animal-spotting desert safari offers a unique and environmentally sympathetic way to experience this breathtaking landscape."
Dubai Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
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Don't forget to dress in layers—the desert can be very chilly in the morning, but quickly warm up throughout the day.
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