Day 1 : Dubai Bedouin Experience with Traditional Emirati food
Live the desert way of life like the Bedouin tribe, the ancestors of Emirati people. Travel like them, learn to hunt like them with Falcons and Saluki dog, relive their life in traditional Bedouin Village, share breakfast and Dance like them. Meet our driver in your hotel and he will escort you to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in a 4x4 Jeep.
Upon arrival meet the rest of the team and they will help you to tie a traditional headscarf known as Sheila/Ghutra. Follow the footsteps of the Bedouin tribe as you traverse the deserts in a 20 minutes desert safari on a traditional Camel Carawan.
The conservation guide will help you in setting up a traditional carpet in the desert for the seating (Majilis) and Experience the traditional Falconry from a local where he demonstrates the hunting skills of his beloved Falcons and Saluki Dog. Continue safari to an oasis and receive a Bedouin welcome at in authentic Bedouin village.
Explore the lifestyle, the day to day activities and culture of the tribe, everything is recreated in this Bedouin village so that people can relive the good old desert days of Bedouin Tribe. In the Village you will get to see the traditional Bedouin tent made from Camel hide, Goat leather, etc, resorted well showcases their ability to survive the desert where the water is scarce. The cooking station, Farm animals and area dedicated to camels all of these takes you back to Bedouin Era of UAE. You will also get an opportunity to learn about the Bedouin handicrafts and learn how the used to make honey and cheese. Watch a live session of Arabic Coffee making and make your mix with the choices of your spices.
Watch the live cooking session of an authentic Bedouin food, and share the food like them. Your healthy food includes Balaleet – a sweet noodle-like dish with cardamom, saffron & eggs and The favorite Emirati Desert Luqaimat- served with dates syrup and Chabab Bread served with dates syrup along with fresh-cut fruits and Also includes Arabian Coffee and Tea, Camel milk and Mixed Berries Juice.
Spend some quality time with locals and hear the stories of their ancestors which passed down through generations and take part in a traditional performance. You short fairy tale expedition of the desert way life will come to end and we will drop you back in your hotel.