Morning Desert Safari with Honey Bee Garden
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English
About this experience
A morning alternative to the standard evening safari, and a more varied one: this trip pairs desert driving with the mountains of Hatta. It starts with a drive inland to the Mleiha desert in Sharjah for dune bashing and sandboarding across golden sand broken by rock outcrops. The 4x4 stops at Fossil Rock, a limestone ridge that carries marine fossils from the period when this desert lay under a sea, and at the wind-carved formation known as Camel Rock. The route then climbs into the Hajar mountains to a working honey bee garden in Hatta, where guides explain hive management and the local honey varieties, and continues to Heritage Village and Hatta Dam, where turquoise water sits between bare brown mountains. A light snack is provided and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout. Please note the tour is not suitable for children under four. Wear closed shoes, bring a hat and sunglasses, and expect to be back in Dubai by mid-afternoon.
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What’s included
- Please note, this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old. A light snack will be provided during the tour.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- WiFi
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Mleiha desert: dune bashing, Fossil Rock and Camel Rock
An early pickup heads inland to the Mleiha desert in Sharjah, a landscape of golden dunes broken by rock outcrops. After a dune-bashing run the 4x4 stops at Fossil Rock, a limestone ridge that holds marine fossils from when this desert was a seabed, and at the wind-carved formation known as Camel Rock.
- 2
Hatta Honey Bee Garden
The route continues into the Hajar mountains to the Hatta Honey Bee Garden, a working apiary in a wadi where guides explain hive management and the local honey varieties. A light snack is served here.
- 3
Hatta Dam and the return to Dubai
The last stop is Hatta Dam, where turquoise water sits between bare brown mountains - the most photographed spot in the emirate's mountain enclave. Kayaks and pedal boats can be hired at your own cost before the drive back to Dubai.
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours and 30 minutes
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 4+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 06:00
Know before you go
- Please note, this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old. A light snack will be provided during the tour.
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Non refundable
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 4 or older.
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From AED 280 per person
