Have Loads of Fun in Dubai During Your Winter Holidays

Most of the tourists visiting Dubai often tend to miss out on all the wonderful places that are located outside the city limits. They can be reached easily by taking a bike or a 4WD vehicle from the city of Dubai. One such place is the United Arab Emirate's first unfenced nature conservation reserve called the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. It is located in the Emirate of Dubai within the desert area of Saih Al Salam and covers a considerable portion of the emirate's overall land area. It also includes Al Qudra Lakes and vast man-made wetlands.

The savings made while booking your cheap holidays to Dubai would allow you to witness this fascinating nature reserve and indulge in some exciting activities. One of them is cycling through the dunes of the desert area. The Al Qudra Cycling Path is located within a short drive from the central part of the city of Dubai and has a track that extends to about 86 kilometres. It would take you through the sandy terrain and allow you to witness some awe-inspiring sights along the way. The main loop of this track spans 50 kilometres and begins from Saih Al Salam. You can either choose to go alone or in groups. It would take between 2-3 hours to complete the track, depending upon your ability.

Watching the stars in the middle of the desert would truly be a memorable experience. During your winter holidays spent in Dubai, you can take one of the astro-tourism tours, which would give you the chance to see the stars by travelling deep into the desert areas. It would be amazing to see the countless number of stars illuminating the night sky. Stargazing has always been of great significance among the people of the desert across Arabia and you'll be provided with some interesting details by the guide accompanying you.

Your winter holidays in the city would also allow you to watch some delightful species of birds and animals in the areas surrounding the Al Qudra Lakes. They include the Oryx and more than 150 types of birds. However, it is important to have the company of an experienced guide as the wildlife must not be disturbed while in their natural environment. Among the vulnerable and endangered species of birds are the Asian Houbara and the Steppe Eagle. If you are a bird-watching enthusiast, you'll benefit immensely from a full-day or half-day guided tour organised by one of the birding groups.

Another interesting activity worth trying is watching one of the camel races that are held on the Al Marmoom Camel Racing track. It would be quite a unique experience for you to witness the wonderfully-dressed camels with robot jockeys in tow, huddled behind the gates. As soon as the race begins, these camels run through the dirt track, often reaching the speed of 40 kilometres per hour. The owners follow them in their 4WD vehicles. During the spring season, this venue hosts the Al Marmoom Heritage Festival, which is a 12-day event and attracts competitors from various places around the region.