Learn how to fly a falcon on a 5-hour small-group falconry experience from Dubai. With a group, travel to Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve by 4x4 vehicle, and learn about the UAE’s passion for falconry. After a wildlife drive through the reserve to a hunting camp, take turns with other group members to fly a bird from your glove and see training displays. If you want to make the experience more special, upgrade to enjoy breakfast afterward at Al Maha Desert Resort. Numbers are limited to 12 for an intimate experience.
Posted By : Soham_B
Khan and Muhammad were awesome guides. From pickup point to breakfast and drop off, they not only taught us about the falcons but about Dubai in general. Interacting with the birds was awesome and they do a great job of capturing the experience. Highly recommend this unique opportunity?
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Posted On : 2024-03-03 02:59:26 
Posted By : TWA1
Our pick was early, always a good start. Great transport and friendly guide, Khan, who stopped off first at the camel racing circuit. We have never seen so many camels in one place, all waiting for their early exercise. A quick view of the track, start and finish line and then off to the hawks. There were only four in our group and we got to experience 6 different birds, peregrine, Harris hawk, eagle and owls. We got to have them on the glove and they flew to us to eat. A really up close and personal experience, Khan was excellent throughout supported by Mubarak. Thank you for the experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21 09:29:55 
Posted By : Breadbin685
What an amazing experience like no other. Not only to see the birds (who were of course, the stars of the show!) But also to see, experience and learn so many other things n addition to this.
The early start was so worth it and lovely to start out before sunrise and still feel the cool of the desert before the sun comes up. Mohammed (or “Hammy”) our guide was amazing. A lovely, polite, friendly and very knowledgable man with a great sense of humour, whose enthusiasm for falconry was infectious. He stopped for us to see the (very calm and quiet) camels while they were getting ready to race, then we listened to a very beautiful and enigmatic call to prayer. The Mosque was very close to the track and we stopped whilst he went (briefly) into the mosque to pray. It was fantastic to see another religion and culture and how their practice works in day to day living.
We saw oryx, gazelles and a plethora of hot air balloons 😀 along the way to a lovely little desert oasis where the birds of prey were waiting. It was very cold (take a jacket) and walking with the freezing cold sand running through our open toe shoes definitely woke us up ! Then lovely Arabic coffee and dates sitting on Killeems/Arabic rug was wonderful. The two other men who were helping were also lovely and it was very moving to see how much they all loved and respected the birds.
When we got to feed, handle and fly these beautiful creatures Mohammed (plus colleagues) explained very calmly and clearly exactly what we needed to do. We learnt so much information about each of the birds (two different types of owl, a geo falcon, harris hawk and desert eagle) and how they differ in habits, learning and “personality”. We got plenty of time to handle them and also to do some very clever tricks, such as flying through our arms outstretch above our heads.
The whole experience was the best thing we did whilst in Dubai. There are many fantastic experiences you can have here, but to us, The Burj Kalifha, Dubai Mall and all the other things pale into comparison with this excursion.
And a really big thank you to Mohammed. You are “simply the best” .
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Posted On : 2024-01-29 07:24:31
Posted By : Climber63731829749
We stayed one week in Dubai and this was the best part of our trip.
With Amin and Muhammad we had the best tour guides and falconry pros you can get. So many informations. So friendly. And being so near to these wonderful birds was outstanding. We took a lot of wonderful memories and pictures with us and will never forget this morning in the desert.
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Posted On : 2023-12-16 11:22:02
Posted By : Venture09698055921
We searched for a long time to find a relaxed tour where we could experience the desert in peace and quiet, without all the action.
Our tour guide Khan picked us up at 4:15 a.m. directly from the hotel. Yes, that's really early, but it was absolutely worth it!!!
There were only two of us in the car, which was very acceptable.
On the way to the desert (approx. 1.5 hours), Khan told us a lot of interesting information about Dubai and everything to do with camels. On the way, we also stopped at a camel race track and had a short stop at the morning meeting point of the camel trainers and their animals.
Riding these animals was not our goal, but it was interesting to have seen it.
The sunrise in the desert with just the three of us was an absolute highlight of our vacation!!! A few gazelles and oryx antelopes kept walking through the dunes and the peace was wonderful!
We continued on to the bird station and we were also glad to be so early in the morning because the temperatures were still OK.
The animals were very impressive and being able to experience them so closely is something very special! We saw 5 different birds, but only one bird is presented on the evening tour.
Afterwards we had a very tasty breakfast!!
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Posted On : 2023-10-04 09:50:59
Posted By : Marion_T
Fantastic experience. Khan was our falconer & guide. His expertise & knowledge was excellent. He was assisted with the birds by Mohamed who was also good. Khan made the experience a pleasure and highlight of our trip. He also was a great photographer! Highly recommend. A++++
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 12:59:58
Posted By : Steven_R
This private tour was among the top 10 experiences of my entire life. Mohammed and his team were absolutely amazing professionals. Communication was outstanding. Hotel pickup was right on time. They had coffee and dates set out on a beautiful carpet in the desert reserve when I arrived. They explained everything about the 5 different birds of prey to me. I had the opportunity to fly, feed, pet and pose with each of the 5 birds all while they took professional quality photos and videos for me with my phone. This was simply the BEST. Thank you so much. I would do this tour again in a MINUTE!
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Posted On : 2023-04-18 15:35:48
Posted By : jbwhitehouse
We had an amazing experience! Professional falconer Khan and his associate Rahim really provided us with memories to last a lifetime. First and quite unexpectantly before day break he took us to see camels resting before exercising for a camel race. We got to see and hold the robot jockey, learn about the racing, and actually see them “up close and personal” as they ran the track. He then took us to the desert where after sunrise, we learned about the falcons and owls, got to hold the lure and food, and experience with awe and wonder the agility and speed of these birds.
Additionally, Khan and his friend Rahim took a multitude of photos and videos with our iPhones. At first we were apprehensive, but after seeing the excellent-quality images reminding us of our falconry safari, we were grateful. This is not an inexpensive activity, but to us it was worth every AED.
There are a number of tour companies that provide a falcon experience. We can't speak to the others, but Royal Shaheen was excellent and super easy to communicate with whether about content, scheduling, or payment.
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Posted On : 2023-01-30 14:48:21
Posted By : BindH
My husband and I did the Falcon Safari in October 2022 and it was outstanding. We were picked up at 5.00 am by our Driver/Guide and driven out to the Desert stopping at the Camel Racetrack to see the Camel Trainers waiting with their camels to do their track work (thousands of camels!) before watching the sunrise over the sand dunes. We then had a marvellous experience with 5 birds - an Eagle, a Falcon, a Hawk and two gorgeous owls. We were given information on how the birds are looked after, trained and had the most incredible experience of handling the birds. The birds were treated with a great deal of respect and care and the genuine love of our guide (Khan and his assistance) were clearly demonstrated.
This is not the cheapest activity you can do in Dubai but was worth the money to get a feel of Arabian culture and history and to see these magnificent animals. Highly, highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-11-10 05:01:27
Posted By : Angela W
This was an incredible experience ! Loads of hands on experience, the falcons & owl’s & especially the eagle we’re spectacular ! The trainers were very informative & we learnt a lot ! They were also amazing photographers & took some wonderful photos for us !
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Posted On : 2022-08-29 01:37:10
