Out of the desert palm trees rise, water bubbling in tiny pools at their base, standing as sentries to the entrance of the old camp. Lanterns hung from the walls beckoning travellers to find hospitality there, as though we were lead by a star.

A welcome greeting, “ahlan wa sahlan” and small ceramic cups of Arabic coffee are proffered, the scent of cardamom rising in the steam.

dubai desert safari

dubai desert safari

dubai desert safari

dubai desert safari

dubai desert safari

dubai desert safari