Vintage G-Class Evening Heritage Safari at Al Marmoom

As the afternoon heat fades, the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve turns gold — the largest unfenced reserve in the UAE, where ghaf trees, oryx and gazelles share the dunes with a quiet oasis.

You cross it the classic way: in an open-top vintage Mercedes G-Class, the wind in your face and the sand stretching to the horizon, before the evening slows down to the pace of Bedouin life.

What to expect

• Vintage G-Class drive: a 30-40 minute ride through the reserve in an open-top classic 4x4, with a guide who points out desert plants and wildlife.

• Camel caravan: a short ride across the dunes at sunset, guided by Bedouin handlers.

• Falconry show: watch a live falcon display and take a photo with the bird on your arm.

• Bedouin welcome: Arabic coffee, dates and sweets in a traditional village, with henna painting and live cooking.

• Five-course dinner under the stars: a set Bedouin menu from the Michelin Bib Gourmand Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant.

• Stargazing: finish the night at the telescopes and learn how Bedouins used the stars to cross the desert.

Perfect for

• Couples: a calm, romantic desert evening without the noise of a dune-bashing camp.

• Families: gentle activities and a real look at Emirati heritage.

• Photographers: vintage cars, camels, falcons and sunset light in one evening.