The 15 Best Bird & Falconry Experiences in Dubai

1.High Red Dunes with Camel Ride, Sandboarding, Falcon Show and VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,453 reviews · from $80Our pick

Spend about seven hours with Oscar Knight Tours on a Dubai desert safari led by an English-speaking guide such as Iqbal, Noor, or Ashraf. Expect red-dune bashing, sandboarding, a camel ride, falcon photography, henna, sunset seating, and a BBQ dinner with belly and Tanoura shows.

“The most fun we had in Dubai! Iqbal was amazing! A host, driver, and photographer extraordinnaire! Sand bashing was wild! Sand boarding so fun too! Book this experience! You won't be sorry you did!”

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2.Bedouin Camp, Dune Safari, Falcon Show & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,186 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $80

You’ll spend 6 to 6.5 hours with an English, Arabic, or Hindi-speaking guide, riding 4x4s across Dubai’s dunes, sandboarding, watching a falcon display, and reaching a Bedouin-style camp for camel rides, henna, shisha, buffet BBQ, and live shows. Pickup covers Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

“Everything its so good and Enjoy. The service, food and the guide driver. But the time was soo fast. Maybe more time.”

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3.Dubai Dolphinarium Dolphin, Seal & Bird Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,020 reviews · from $25Best value

Watch bottlenose dolphins and sea lions perform playful stunts at Dubai Dolphinarium, then choose an option with the exotic bird show. You will see parrots, cockatoos, hornbills, toucans, falcons, and more. Standard entry costs $25, with VIP seating available.

“We had a fantastic time at the Dubai Dolphinarium watching the dolphin, seal, and bird show. The dolphins were incredible — so clever and full of personality — and the seals were adorable and entertaining. The bird show was colourful and interactive, with some amazing tricks. Everything was well organised, family-friendly, and kept both adults and kids engaged from start to finish. Definitely worth a visit when in Dubai!”

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4.Sunset Camel Trekking with Falcon Show & VIP BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $70

Spend about six hours in Dubai’s desert with hotel pickup, a 45-minute camel ride, sunset coffee and dates, a Bedouin-style camp, BBQ dinner, henna, shows, and possible falcon encounters. Guides such as Ashraf, Nasir, and Qurban are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“Our guide, Iqbal was the best! He made sure we had the best time from start to finish. We loved the dune bashing, the camel riding at sunset, the meet-and-greet with a falcon, and the BBQ feast at the end of the evening. We booked this activity at the last minute, and we are so glad we did.”

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5.Deluxe Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast & Flight Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 372 reviews · from $346

Start before dawn with a Dubai hotel pickup, then fly 45 to 60 minutes over the Margham Desert near the Dubai-Al Ain Road. Look for gazelles, watch a falcon in flight, enjoy a Bedouin camp breakfast, take a short camel ride, and receive a digital flight certificate.

“Awesome experience, picked up in a clean landcruiser, driver was communicative. Arturo the pilot was very nice and knowledgeable (he has been flying hot air ballons for more than 30 years, after all), and Odan the falcon was also very nicRead more”

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6.Adventure Hot Air Balloon with Buffet Breakfast & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $404

Start with a 4 a.m. shared pickup from your Dubai accommodation and rise over the desert at sunrise. The 40 to 70-minute balloon flight includes an in-flight falcon show, followed by dune bashing, a Bedouin-camp buffet, quad biking, horse and camel rides, and return transport.

“Despite being in the offers list, was cancelled the day before without proposal of new date, it’s a pity”

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7.Morning Falconry & Nature Desert Safari with Transfers from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $166

Leave Dubai before sunrise for a five-hour nature safari with falconry, a short camel ride, Emirati breakfast, and a vintage Land Rover drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Guides such as Riaz, Jay, Jaco, and Duncan bring useful context to the birds, wildlife, and desert traditions.

“Wonderful experience! Highly recommended. Great Guide - amazing raptors and handler, friendly camels and superb breakfast. The desert is a truly beautiful place.”

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8.Dubai Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Falconry & Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $313

Start with a 40- to 70-minute sunrise balloon flight to about 4,000 feet, then visit a Bedouin camp for camel riding, falconry photos, coffee, tea, and gourmet breakfast. Hotel pickup is included, but the 3:30 a.m. start, weather limits, and possible transport delays deserve attention.

“Although the weather was foggy and we couldn’t see much on the ground and there was a bit of confusion at the beginning about what balloon we would be in (we were moved around a bit). The actual balloon ride was spectacular, watRead more”

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9.Dubai Falconry Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 5 hours · from $183

You’ll join a small group of up to four with guides such as Khan or Mitch for a five-hour desert morning. Handle and fly trained falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls, watch a peregrine chase a drone, and visit Dubai’s Falcon Souq and Falconry Museum.

“Our guide, Khalid, arrived promptly and was extremely knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, the camels and the birds of prey. On the way we were taken to the camel racetrack to see the animals being prepared for training, which was very informative. We chose early morning and got to see the sunrise in the desert and saw much of the local wildlife. During the trip we got to handle 5 different birds of prey. Again, Khalid was great, and used our phones to capture some great photos and videos. All of the birds were in fantastic condition and amazing to watch and handle. After handling the birds we were…”

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10.Hot Air Balloon Ride & In-flight Falcon Show including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $307

Start before dawn with an air-conditioned transfer to the Dubai desert, watch the balloon inflate, then rise to about 4,000 feet for sunrise views and a falcon flight demonstration. Tea, coffee, bottled water, and a flight crew of up to 24 people are included.

“Arrangements went perfectly and expertly delivered. The landing was fun. I suggest butthe GoPro movie”

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11.Hot Air Balloon Ride with Camel Ride & Falcon Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 142 reviews · 5 hours · from $332

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, a desert briefing, and a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight above Margham Desert. You’ll see sunrise, wildlife, and a falcon display from the air, then ride a camel and horse before breakfast at a Bedouin camp.

“From pick up at 4am to drop off. Amazing experience. Highly recommend. Dune bashing wasn’t my favourite but it was fun. The hot air balloon was the highlight of my trip. They also ensure to catch sunrise unlike other companies who were late to fly. Best one hands down”

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12.Parasailing Adventure on Jumeirah Beach with Sea Bird water Sports Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $87

Meet near Al-Rahim Mosque in Dubai Marina for a 40 to 50-minute Sea Bird Water Sports outing. After a boat ride, you will parasail about 500 feet above sea level for 12 to 15 minutes. The crew, including Raj and Murtuza, provides hands-on help, life jackets, photos, and a small group capped at eight.

“A great team with music on the boat to get you excited. They were really accommodating, took photos for us and even water as a refreshment. Would recommend!”

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13.Hot Air Balloon Ride & Falcon Show Over the Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 122 reviews · 4 hours · from $302

Leave Dubai before dawn for a 45-minute desert drive, coffee, and a 45 to 60-minute balloon flight above the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. You’ll watch the sunrise, look for wildlife, and see an in-flight falcon show with a professional pilot and English or Arabic support.

“Love hot air balloon rides anywhere. Since I was only one not doing the adventure safari part they offered it to me free of charge instead of arranging a solo ride back to city which was very nice of them and I really did enjoy the dune bashing. Only problem was road closures around my hotel prevented scheduled pickup, but they were able to arrange an alternate ride and everything went fine from there. A-one service”

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14.Falcon 1—Private Dubai Falconry Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $274

Start before dawn with a private 4x4 ride from Dubai to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. With falconers such as Khan, Rahim, Amin, or Ali, you’ll handle and fly birds of prey, spot Arabian oryx, and optionally enjoy breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort.

“Amin and Raheem our falconers were very friendly knowledgeable. We had an amazing time. Even My 1 year old was able to interact and enjoy it and got to pet sheldon (owl). Each bird had its personality. They were all so beautiful and majestic. Definitely a must do experience!”

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15.Small-Group Tour: Falcon 2—Dubai Falconry Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $199

Start with a 5am hotel pickup, then ride into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve for wildlife spotting and a hands-on falconry session. Guides such as Khan, Mohammed, Werner, and Henry are praised for their bird expertise and photography. Add breakfast at Al Maha Desert Resort for a polished finish.

“The Royal Shaheen Falconry Team was wonderful! We interacted with 5 different birds and learned alot about how the birds are trained. The whole environment of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a Beautiful Sunrise, and the Breakfast at the Al Maha Resort Hotel was top notch! The additional stop at the Falcon Museum was very educational as well. This is a "must do" if you visit Dubai!!”

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