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Sunset over the dunes in the desert outside Dubai

Beyond Dubai · at the edge of the city

The desert: Our Favourites

The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha and the Al Qudra Lakes, with licensed operators only.

The back story

  1. The back story

    The desert: the back story

    Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve·In depth

    Dunes, oryx and the Al Qudra lakes, with licensed operators only.

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What to see

  1. Oryx and dunes

    Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

    Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve·Nature reserve

    A protected area of dunes and wildlife off the Dubai–Al Ain Road.

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  2. Open 24 hours

    Al Qudra Lakes and Love Lake

    Al Qudra·Desert lakes

    Lakes in the desert, including the heart-shaped Love Lake.

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