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Desert Escapes

The Emirates’ desert is sublime in parts and a trip here is incomplete
without experiencing its myriad textures and colours. Not far out
of the cities, camels graze on desert grass. If you don’t have a 4WD
and off-road driving skills, the best way to experience the desert
is at the magical desert resorts Al Maha or Bab Al Shams. Or take a
desert safari, which allows you to tick off a range of experiences
you otherwise would not get a chance to do. If you have time, stay
overnight, sleep under the stars and enjoy the silence.

Ballooning
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LIWA OASIS Drifting over the desert
The most spectacular in a hot-air balloon (right) is an
desert scenery can be incredible experience. Balloon
enjoyed at Liwa Oasis, Adventures Emirates fly over the
just a few hours drive Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
from Abu Dhabi. The
sand dunes here are
the largest in the UAE.
Beautifully coloured in
pretty shades of peach
and apricot, the sand
dunes look at their best
shortly after sunrise or
just before sunset.
Desert Safaris
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Tour agencies
like Arabian Adventures
organize desert safaris.
These may include a
thrilling desert drive in
a 4WD, falconry displays,
camel rides, Arabic
buffets and belly dancing.
Dubai Desert
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Conservation
Reserve
Experience the unspoiled
desert at this reserve,
with dunes and rare
wildlife, including oryx
and mountain gazelle.
Visit on a day tour or stay
at the Al Maha resort.
Al Maha
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Resort
Book a romantic tent-like
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
2 luxury suite, and get your
The palm-shaded gardens and trickling ponds
own plunge pool with the
make this resort (above) enchanting. A wonderful golden desert as your
infinity pool overlooks the desert (see p117). “backyard” (see p117).

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