Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve- Things You Should Know

Apart from Burj Khalifa and desert safari, there are several other interesting places that you can visit in Dubai if you have enough time and want to have a sneak peek at Dubai’s take on conserving its heritage and fauna. Yes, we are talking about the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve which is also known as DDCR Visitor Centre. When you visit this place. You will be taken to different themed rooms. These rooms will showcase the inhabitant wildlife and the efforts the team is making to preserve the heritage as well as the fauna of Dubai. The reserve is open for day visits and tours for people of all ages.

Talking about the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Cultural Hall houses an extensive biography of how the reserve was developed from 2002 to date. The tour to this reserve is accompanied by a personal guide and a driver who leads you to this mesmerizing place in a shared as well as private vehicle. The duration of the whole tour is approximately 2 hours. To know more, you can check out the specific sections we have given below.

An Overview of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

As said in the introductory part of this read, the DDCR tour gives you a glimpse into the fauna as well as cultural heritage of Dubai, hence you should definitely take on this tour if you ever visit Dubai. The Cultural Hall is located in the heart of Dubai and gives you a deep insight into the rich culture of the UAE, Emirati culture, and the UAE’s wildlife.

Since the time DDCR exited, it has taken heed to ensure the sustainable growth of the threatened species which has ultimately led to the prosperity of the native wildlife of the country. In addition to that, it has taken additional steps and made discoveries to add to the wildlife of the city.

Throughout the tour, you will get to witness a wide range of life-size sculptures of the inhabitants of the Reserve and the Reserve is open for Day visits and tours. The tour includes Adventure Rooms and many other experiences that you can easily book from our website.

What is included in the tour?

Following are the key provisions of the tour which you will get to enjoy if you book a tour to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. If you want to know more about Day visits and tours, you can contact us as well:

• You will be given admission to the Visitor Center which does not require a guide (you can redeem this post or before Wildlife Drive) and will take around 1 hour to complete
• In addition to that, you will also be taken to the 1-hour drive in a private 4×4 vehicle in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
• You will also be provided with a private tour guide
• Free car parking space is also available

Key information about Day visits and tours

Before you visit Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, you should take note of the following:

• The visitor center is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm every day
• If you wish to take up the 2 hours Wildlife Drive, it is only available on Sundays and Saturdays
• The wildlife drive begins at specific slots such as 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, etc.
• Be available 10 minutes prior to the departure

Final Words:

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve is certainly a great way to take a sneak peek into the Emirati culture and how they have preserved the wildlife. Alongside the tour, you can also enjoy meals at an additional cost. Moreover, this trip is pretty flexible for individuals with disabilities.