Red Land Rover in the Dubai desert

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In Dubai, explore the desert in a vintage 1950s Land Rover.

Leaving the city for the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve gives you the chance to discover a side of Dubai that few visitors are familiar with.

Just 45 kilometers from the hustle and bustle of the city, you enter a 225 km² sanctuary dedicated to preserving the desert ecosystem.

The other face of Dubai: an unspoilt desert.

As soon as you arrive, the silence hits you.
The contrast with the city is striking.
Here, everything revolves around nature, and the Arabian Oryx, with its white coat and long black horns, becomes the symbol of a living, preserved desert.

An authentic safari in a vintage Land Rover.

The experience takes on a whole new dimension when you climb aboard a 1950s Land Rover.
These vehicles, icons of automotive history, have been meticulously restored.
You’re plunged straight back into the days when adventurers and explorers roamed the desert.

Their sturdiness and simplicity make them perfect for traversing the dunes, and every meter covered becomes part of the adventure.
You feel the vibrations of the engine, the sand slipping under the wheels, and you realize that this isn’t just a ride in the desert, but a real exploration.

The guides who accompany you are not there to recite a text, they share their knowledge with passion.
They’ll show you how to spot the Oryx, successfully reintroduced to the reserve, as well as the sand gazelle and desert fox, discreet creatures well adapted to this arid climate.

It’s not just a question of observation, but also of understanding how these creatures and their environment work in symbiosis.

You’ll also discover amazing geological formations and how plants survive in this extreme climate.
More than just a walk, you’ll be immersed in the natural history of the desert.

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Conservation and education: At the crossroads of discovery and ecological awareness.

La Dubai Desert Conservation Reserveis a 225 km² nature sanctuary created in 2003.
Its aim is to protect a unique ecosystem threatened by human expansion.
Today, it represents an essential conservation initiative in the region.

Conservation efforts are visible everywhere, with protected areas and replanting.
As you explore this reserve, you will witness the colossal efforts being made to save endangered species such as the Arabian Oryx.
This species, once on the brink of extinction, has seen its population stabilize thanks to conservation initiatives.
The Oryx reintroduction program is an eloquent example of the success of these actions.
But conservation isn’t just about wildlife.
Plant species such as the Ghaf, a resilient tree vital to the desert ecosystem, are also protected and studied to better understand their role in this hostile environment.

Safaris are therefore not just a way of exploring the desert, but a way of actively contributing to its preservation.
By taking part in these excursions, part of the revenue is donated directly to conservation programs, helping to support local research and protection measures.
This approach transforms every visit into a committed act, where personal experience becomes direct support for the local ecology.

An immersive, eco-responsible and educational experience.

Land Rover safaris are organized in such a way as to minimize their impact on the ecosystem, and this is what makes this exploration even more unique.
As a result, the vehicles undergo regular maintenance to ensure that they operate efficiently while reducing their ecological footprint.

Each safari is organized to respect the needs of the flora and fauna, ensuring that the experience is in harmony with nature.
As well as sharing their knowledge of the desert, the guides ensure that the animals are not disturbed.

This is more than just a guided tour: it’s a lesson in applied ecology.
You’ll leave with a new understanding of this desert environment, where every detail counts for the survival of species.
The astonishing geological formations, the plants that withstand the extreme heat, all remind you of just how fragile yet powerful nature can be.

You leave the vehicle not only having learned about the environment, but also understanding the importance of protecting it.
It’s this kind of immersion that leaves a lasting impression, well beyond the desert.

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