Dubai

Unlock the magic of the Arabian Desert during a guided safari that pairs a thrilling dune adventure with an illuminating look at Bedouin culture. Practice dune-bashing in a powerful 4x4 Land Cruiser, and then feast on a sumptuous Emirati meal while spectating at a tantalizing belly dance and fire show. As afternoon stretches toward evening, the desert-scape beyond Dubai is calling your name. Leave the city limits in your rearview mirror and head out to the dunes with a knowledgeable guide. Your skilled driver leads you on an exhilarating tour of the desert, ripping across sandy expanses as the dunes shimmer like gold in the mid-afternoon heat. With countless options to explore, you turn the Arabian Dessert into your playground. Active types can try their hand at sandboarding, which mimics snowboarding minus the bulky gear and frigid environment. Or, take a quad bike, dune buggy, or camel ride, navigating the desert with a contemporary sense of prowess. Make your way to the camp as the dinner hour approaches. Try on traditional Arab garb and pose with a falcon for once-in-a-lifetime photographs. Or, you can sit back, and puff the Shisha, or get a henna tattoo while you wait for the meat to roast. Finally, enjoy a mouthwatering Emirati barbecue and take in a live show with traditional tunes, belly dancing, and a flaming fire display.