Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 274 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal worth booking?
Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal is a 6-hour experience in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $161 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 274 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (274)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $161 per person
Explore Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a Vintage G 230 Mercedes while on an Evening Heritage Safari. Traverse the historic Bedouin Village while participating in activities and enjoy a 5-course meal followed by a stargazin
What you get
- Traditional welcome at the authentic Bedouin Village - Enjoy the Bedouin Entertainment
- Camel caravan ride (10-12 minutes) can be repeated
- Arabian Falcon show
- Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned modern vehicle at your hotel in Dubai
- Authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner
- Ride in an open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s
About this experience
Explore Al Marmoom Desert Reserve in a Vintage G 230 Mercedes while on an Evening Heritage Safari. Traverse the historic Bedouin Village while participating in activities and enjoy a 5-course meal followed by a stargazing session with Telescope.
What's included
Included
- Traditional welcome at the authentic Bedouin Village - Enjoy the Bedouin Entertainment
- Camel caravan ride (10-12 minutes) can be repeated
- Arabian Falcon show
- Pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned modern vehicle at your hotel in Dubai
- Authentic 5-course Bedouin dinner
- Ride in an open-air Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s
Not included
- Expenses that are not mentioned
- Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
What you'll see and do
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Have you ever explored the Largest Desert of Dubai, covering 10% of the land? Arriving at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve after a 45-50 minute ride from the hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, we shall hop on to the Vintage G Class Mercedes 1980s for a ride over the desert.
45 minutes here
During our 30-40 minute drive, admiring the beauty of the desert dunes, halt midst the desert for a photo stop, observing the UAE's National Tree, Al Ghaf, and plants like Al Ashkhar. We shall be lucky to see wild animals when touring the desert in our open car while hanging on to the rods. Upon arrival at the Bedouin Village, you will receive a warm Emirati welcome with coffee gahwa and sweets. You will have the opportunity to explore the grandeur of the desert up close and in a traditional way by hopping on a camel caravan. After the caravan ride, you can head back to the village and indulge in a live Arabic coffee-making and tasting session.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Upon arriving at the Bedouin Village, which is built with natural materials such as goat hair and is located in the heart of the desert oasis in Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve, It's time to enjoy a sunset amidst the scenic beauty of the wavy dunes and watch the Falcon show. Later participate in activities such as Henna tattoos and Arabian makeovers,pose with the majestic falcon to take stunning photos; and watch the ladies prepare luqaimat, the man roast coffee, and more while sipping soft beverages and listening to their true-life stories, Enjoy the the most authentic 5-course Emirati dinner with Bedouin entertainment programs As the evening comes to a close, participate in an astronomy session, learning more about how the bedouins used stars for navigation and story-telling. As the camp lights are turned off at the end, experience the true essence of the desert followed by stargazing with a Telescope.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Dubai
As the evening heritage safari at Al Marmoom Desert Reserve by Vintage G Class concludes, we will drive you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dubai.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
6-Hrs Private Tour with BBQ
This private 6-hour private tour option includes a private classic car for your group, 10-12 minutes camel caravan and a BBQ. Pickup included
6-Hrs Sharing Tour with BBQ
06-hour shared desert drive with a maximum of 6 people in one classic car, 10-12 minutes camel caravan and Live BBQ dinner. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- OceanAir Travels
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
- Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
- Children below 5 years will be accepted at the child rate. But as they are not permitted for a camel ride, they will need to stay with an adult at the village or follow the camel caravan.
- At the village, there are Bedouin tents, a restored well, cooking stations, farm animals, and more.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible, but if anyone in your group has any physical disabilities, please get in touch and we can customize a private trip.
- Long clothes and jackets are recommended during winter
- Pick-up timing is subject to change due to the emerging summer heat: 1 hour earlier in the morning and 1 hour later in the afternoon. A notification shall be sent in advance in the case of any change.
- Camel Ride: Children below 12 years of age cannot ride alone and must be accompanied by an adult.
- By participating, you acknowledge and accept that some activities involve inherent risks and unforeseen incidents, and adequate travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for your safety and financial protection. Recommended Age for Self-Driving Activities: Sandboarding: 12-50 years, Quad Biking: 16–50 years. Animal-related activities (company not responsible for uncontrollable natural behaviour of animals): Camel Ride (Recommended age: 12–50 years) Falcon, Horse Riding.
- Helmets & safety gear are highly recommended where applicable, and participation is entirely at your own risk, the company will not be responsible for any accidents, damage, loss, or death from these activities.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 274 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
274 verified traveler reviews for Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing!
Amazing Oasis Safari in a lovely vintage car. We were very lucky to spot gazelles, flamingos and other birds and small mammals. Our guide Nomi was great, very knowledgeable and friendly and a very good photographer! Good food and show too. Highly recommended desert safari.
via Viator
Mother daughter desert experience
My daughter and I had a great day out in the desert. Sufyan, our guide was kind, caring and accommodating. The activities were fun and the food was great.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic excursion for anyone!
This was a fantastic excursion from start to finish. Everything about it was top notch and well coordinated. Absolutely would recommend this to anyone coming to Dubai!
via Viator
Fabulous!
This a 5 star+ excursion and so worth it. Second time I’ve done this in Dubai now with my son and we love every minute. The driver and guide was superb. The camel ride, safari, sunset, food, entertainment etc was all to the highest standard. If you want a beautiful experience I can certainly recommend this!
Response from the operator: Hi Susie, So glad you and your son had another amazing experience! Our guides love making every detail from the camel ride to the sunset, food, and entertainment feel special. Happy it all came together and that the day left such a strong impression.
via Viator
Evening Heritage Safari in Vintage G-Class Mercedes - wonderful
Fabulous trip. Highly recommended even if initial communication poor. First recommendation - book direct with OceanAir. They are the operators at Al Marmoom so you are booking direct. At our hotel (One&Only Royal Mirage) there was an office selling the same trip at double the price and people were paying that. Still not cheap at £775 for the two of us but we went exclusive at the same price others were paying to share. Second recommendation - go for the exclusive option so it is just you and your partner in the vehicle. That made it such a personal, special experience. We went at our pace, saw all we wanted and more and were treated like royalty throughout. Won't spoil the tour by going into detail but it involved camel riding, trips over sand dunes at sensible speeds, a Arabic meal in a private "tent" and evening entertainment. We went back to our hotel very happy. Only negative was the poor communication when we booked on line - no confirmation of any sort without chasing which made us feel we had been defrauded. But all was well and from the moment we were contacted by our actual guide to give us his pick up time (and he arrived early), all went very well indeed. Big shout out to our guide, Imran Khan, who looked after us at all times and went over and above what we could have expected. That made our tour very special. Many thanks Imran.
Response from the operator: Hi! Thanks for sharing your honest feedback and these great tips. We’re so glad Imran made it special for you and that the private option was worth it. We’ll work on the communication bit for next time. Hope to welcome you again.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $161 to $1512
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 96
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by OceanAir Travels, who run 19 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 82.0 and 7 in the 90+ Club.
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Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dubai.
How much does Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal cost?
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Prices start at $161 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dubai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dubai is not rushed.
Is Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 274 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dubai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal?
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Around 96 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dubai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dubai and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Dubai: Al Marmoom Oasis Vintage Safari: Camels, Stargazing & Meal start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dubai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dubai?
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On Outty we rank every Dubai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dubai Premium Red Dunes Safari, Camels & 5* BBQ at Al Khayma Camp, Dubai: Red Dunes Safari, Quad, Camel, Dune Bash, BBQ & Shows, Dubai Dune Buggy Safari Tour in Red Dunes Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dubai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dubai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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