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Desert

A Dubai desert adventure to remember

12 Places

3 Days

Bedouin culture, camel rides and fast four-wheel-drives rolling over the dunes – Dubai's desert landscape offers much more than you would ever expect.
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Watch camels compete at one of the Middle East's top sports venues

Al Marmoom Camel Racing in Dubai
Deep in the Dubai desert sands at Al Marmoom Camel Race Track, located next to Al Marmoom Heritage Village and the Al Lisaili area, you can find a modern-day version of the old tradition of camel racing. The sport is a pastime that originated in the region and has a whole community of avid local followers. Head down here to see 60 camels flood from the gates, legs flying in all directions, making their way as fast as they can down the track.
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Take a thrilling leap with a skydiving experience over Dubai

Skydiving in Dubai over the Palm
Experience a breathtaking free-fall and parachute experience with Skydive Dubai. Take the leap above the iconic Palm Jumeirah or over the Arabian desert and see the emirate from an entirely different perspective. If you have no experience, you don’t need to worry. The instructors will guide you through the whole process including a demonstration before even setting foot on a plane. Both the skydive locations in Dubai are world-renowned, with the best qualified instructors to gently guide you back on to the ground.
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Enjoy sky-high views with a paramotor adventure in Dubai

Paramotor Desert Adventure Dubai

Soar over the sands with Paramotor Desert Adventure, the only authorised provider of paramotor activities in Dubai. Located at the Skydive Dubai Desert Campus, the Emirati-led company has been offering aero thrills since 2013, and can even be booked to put on dazzling airshows at city events. With expert guidance, the team encourages enthusiasts to take on new challenges and see the world from above. Newbies can sign up for a flight training course, available for anyone above the age of 18 and above 150cm, while slightly experienced riders can take-off on the Xcitor.

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Connect with Dubai's heritage on a unique desert adventure

Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience Dubai
Follow in the footsteps of the Bedouin in Dubai, experiencing life in the Arabian desert over a century ago. Visitors can learn more about the oldest inhabitants of the UAE with the immersive Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience by OceanAir Travels, where you'll rediscover the emirate's heritage and secrets of the desert.
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