Rub' al Khali Tours and Activities

The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival.

The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture.

An amazing event!

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It is a long drive through the desert to what are said to be the highest sand dunes in the world, there is even a nice hotel nearby.

Grand mosk
A must see
Beautiful modern work of art

If you're looking for the real desert ,the Empty Quarters near the Liwa Oasis is for you. Photo taken minutes before sunrise of a lone vehicule travelling the excellent road leading to the highest dune in the area ( at the actual end of that road ) the 287m-high Moreeb Dune .The drive up there passes through the most sublime of sand dunes that are in my opinion best viewed around sunrise and sunset

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Royal Central Hotel and Resort – The Palm

Palm Jumeirah

CA $2,495

per person

Apr 21 - Apr 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to Dubai (DXB)

8.2/10 Very Good! (404 reviews)

I normally stay at some of the bigger brand hotels on the Palm but I had a very positive experience at Royal Central Hotel. I upgraded to a palm view room with a balcony and was not disappointed, the view was great. I had a rental car and self parking was convenient. Pool bar service was good and efficient. For what you pay I would say it is great value.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

C Central Resort the Palm

Palm Jumeirah

CA $2,622

per person

Jun 1 - Jun 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Dubai (DXB)

8.4/10 Very Good! (648 reviews)

The staff. Everyone was a different level of hospitality, very impressed. Jericho in the restaurant had a smile on his face every minute of the day and couldn’t have been more helpful. Housekeeping staff for room 508 were superb, 11/10. Reception staff so helpful as well as concierge. Chefs in the restaurant were so friendly, patient and helpful. The standout of this hotel was how excellent the staff are.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

One&Only The Palm

Palm Jumeirah

CA $3,023

per person

Jun 1 - Jun 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Dubai (DXB)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)

The Palm Manor Room was excellent - spacious , very comfortable and well maintained by the great house keeping staff

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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