Desert

Camel races take place Thursday and Friday during the winter months. The races are vigorous and exciting and a village fair atmosphere prevails around the track with vendors offering blankets, rugs, beads and a variety of other rural wares for sale.

Camel rides are part of most tours & desert safaris. Tour operators and hotels can also arrange camel rides separately.

These trips cover varied terrain ranging from desert to mountain and take in remote camel or goat farms and isolated villages. Particularly popular are safaris that culminate in the evening with spectacular sunset views followed by a traditional Arabian barbecue under the stars complete with music, belly dancing, the smoking of shisha pipes and often a display of falconry. Choose from half day, full day and over-night safari packages.

Courses and tours in sand driving are available with four-wheel-drive vehicles provided along with expert instruction. 

Some local tour operators offer the opportunity to visit a Bedouin village outside Dubai giving an insight into the traditional way of life.