Private night desert safari with astronomy session (Platinum Heritage)
- 5 hours
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup
- Free cancellation
- Accessibility not confirmed
A private evening trip by Platinum Heritage: your own car from Dubai, a 60-minute private drive in a 1950s Land Rover, a torchlit night walk, a three-course dinner at a shared camp and an astronomy session with a telescope. It lasts about five hours and runs daily.
Highlights
- Private air-conditioned car from Dubai and back
- Private 60-minute nature drive in a vintage Land Rover
- Night walk with torches and UV lights to look for desert wildlife
- Three-course dinner at a torchlit camp
- Astronomy session with a telescope
What is included
Included
- Included: Private air-conditioned transfer from and to Dubai
- Included: Headscarf and stainless steel water bottle to keep
- Included: Private 60-minute nature drive in a vintage Land Rover
- Included: Guided night walk with torches
- Included: Arabic coffee and dates
- Included: Three-course dinner
- Included: Astronomy session with a telescope
Not included
- Not included: Overnight stay (optional add-on)
- Not included: Hot air balloon flight (optional add-on)
Itinerary
- Private pickup (17:00–18:30 depending on season)
- Private 60-minute vintage Land Rover drive
- Night walk to look for desert wildlife
- Welcome at the camp and three-course dinner
- Astronomy session
- Return to your hotel (22:00–23:30 depending on season)
Times are approximate and local to Dubai (GST, UTC+4).
Pickup
Private pickup from your Dubai address
Good to know
- The car and the nature drive are private, but the camp, dinner and astronomy session are shared with other guests.
- Pickup is between 17:00 and 18:30 depending on the season; you return between 22:00 and 23:30.
- Clouds can hide the stars at some times of year; you then get an astronomy talk instead.
- Book at least five hours ahead online.
- The nature drive is not recommended if you are more than six months pregnant.
- Evenings from November to March can be cool, so bring a warm layer.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Cancellation policy
Full refund when cancelled more than 18 hours before pickup (bookings on the operator's website or through its consultants).
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Questions and answers
How much does the private night safari cost?
Platinum Heritage listed it from AED 2,990 per private vehicle on 29 September 2026. The operator notes the final price depends on the package and number of guests.
Is everything private?
Your car and the Land Rover drive are private. The camp activities, including dinner, are shared with other guests.
Can I stay the night?
Yes. You can add a night in a traditional stone-built room with breakfast, or a night plus a sunrise balloon flight. The camp is about 15 minutes from the balloon take-off site.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel more than 18 hours before pickup, when booked on the operator's website or through its consultants.
Where this information comes from
Official website: uae.platinum-heritage.com (Platinum Heritage)
- Private vehicle, safari and astronomy: uae.platinum-heritage.com, checked
- Itinerary, menu, add-ons, booking lead time, cancellation: uae.platinum-heritage.com
- Pregnancy guidance and minimum-guest policy: uae.platinum-heritage.com
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