Dubai Desert Glamping & City

Dubai · Al Marmoom · 5 nights

Five nights from Dubai to Al Marmoom, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Five nights across two stops: Dubai for three nights and Al Marmoom for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Old Dubai and the Creek, Conservation Reserve Desert Camp and Burj Khalifa and Modern Dubai. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private conservation-reserve safari at dusk. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private conservation-reserve safari at dusk
Old Dubai and the Creek
Burj Khalifa and Modern Dubai
Conservation Reserve Desert Camp, Al Marmoom

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Dubai
Arrival in Dubai
Arrive at Dubai International, 15-40 minutes by road depending on your base and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the Marina or the Downtown fountains in the evening.
- Private transfer via Dubai International
- Walk the Marina or the Downtown fountains in the evening
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Dubai
Old Dubai and the Creek
Al Fahidi's wind-tower houses, an abra across the creek for a dirham, the gold and spice souks, and the Al Shindagha museum on the city's pearling past.
- Al Fahidi historic district
- Abra creek crossing
- Gold and spice souks
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Dubai
Burj Khalifa and Modern Dubai
The observation levels of the Burj Khalifa, booked ahead for sunset, the fountain show, the Museum of the Future and the Palm.
- Burj Khalifa At the Top
- Dubai Fountain show
- Museum of the Future
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Al Marmoom
Dubai to Al Marmoom
Drive inland from Dubai into the Al Marmoom conservation reserve. On arrival, arrive for the last light over the reserve and dinner in camp.
- Drive inland from Dubai into the Al Marmoom conservation reserve
- Arrive for the last light over the reserve and dinner in camp
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Al Marmoom
Conservation Reserve Desert Camp
The UAE's first unfenced desert conservation reserve: Arabian oryx and gazelle, the Al Qudra lakes and their flamingos, and a camp night on the sand.
- Oryx and gazelle spotting
- Al Qudra lakes and birdlife
- Desert camp dinner
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Al Marmoom
Departure from Al Marmoom
A desert sunrise before the drive back into the city. Private transfer to Dubai in good time for your onward flight.
- A desert sunrise before the drive back into the city
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time for the desert?+

November to March, when evenings are cool enough to sit outside around the fire.

How far is the desert camp from Dubai?+

Around an hour by private car from the city into the Al Marmoom reserve.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for the UAE?+

Usually a visa arranged before travel. Visa on arrival is available if you hold certain valid visas or residence permits, such as a US visa. We confirm what applies to you.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.