Stories and practical guides from the Dubai desert

Explore Dubai Desert is a travel journal about the desert beyond Dubai: the dunes, the Bedouin heritage, the wildlife of the conservation reserve, the Hajar mountains at Hatta, and the experiences visitors come for.

We write practical, honest guides: when to go, what to wear, how safari types differ, how to plan with children and how to photograph the dunes. We update articles when things change and say so at the top of each post.

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