(TAN): With the reopening of the city to international tourists and the gradual return to normal life, a growing number of holidaymakers to Dubai are taking a diversion from the city buzz by heading to the desert to enjoy a variety of unique holiday experiences.
As a modern city Dubai provides a limitless number of action-centric and family-oriented activities. However, a totally different holiday package of adventures await residents and tourists in the desert.
The Annual Visitor Report 2019 published by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows an increase in desert safaris among all visitor demographics, with the activity being enjoyed by 41% of all international visitors.
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Apart from taking in breathtaking views of the desert landscapes, Dubai’s famous desert safari allows one to take part in various sports like dune bashing, quad biking, sand boarding and more. Cultural and entertainment activities include the opportunity to take a camel ride or get close to falcons while enjoying authentic Emirati hospitality at a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars.
Adventure-seekers can also go on a safari in the summer, as the desert gets cooler than the city in the late afternoons and evenings, making it an exciting experience to stay up late, eat outdoors with friends and family and enjoy various activities.
