Experience the desert at its most mystical and tranquil time at sunrise. See the wildlife and enjoy a morning picnic to start your day.

After pick-up from Dubai, you'll travel in a Land Cruiser on a dune drive to watch the desert come alive. Watch the protected indigenous wildlife in their natural habitats in the early hours of the morning such as the Desert Gazelle and the Arabian Oryx.

There will then be a short drive to the Al Qudra Lakes which is part of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Across the series of lakes at Al Qudra, you'll enjoy a breakfast picnic or leisurely ride. There will be Arabic coffee, dates and refreshments for you too on this tour!

Enjoy this exciting way to start your day!

Take a 4x4 dune drive and savor a picnic breakfast
Relax with a door-to-door 4x4 return transport from your hotel
Enjoy the desert at its most mystical time, without crowds or travel hassles

Pick-up is provided from your Dubai accommodation. You will be asked to provide your full hotel name, address and room number during booking
You will be able to choose between a private tour or a shared tour
On a foggy or hazy day the sunrise may not be clear and seeing the Arabian Oryx is not guaranteed (there is a low probability that Arabian Oryx will not be at the feeding stations)
There is a maximum of 5 people per vehicle
Children aged 0-4 years are not permitted on this tour
Dress code: lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months. Good quality sunglasses and hats are advisable
Please wear sports shoes for safe sandboarding
A vegetarian option is available for the picnic lunch. Please advise at the time of booking if required
Guests visiting the UAE during the summer months (June-September) are advised that peak daytime temperatures sometimes reach 42-45°C and humidity levels can also exceed 90% during this period so we recommend all guests to take adequate precautions
The duration of the tour mentioned is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Delays in hotel pick-up may occur due to traffic conditions
The local tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of the scheduled programs because of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or other similar circumstances