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HORSE & CAMEL RIDING AL SAHRA EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Set amongst miles of glorious natural desert, these boutique stables give you the opportunity to have a true Arabian adventure. Whether you’re a complete novice or the most experienced rider, enjoy the freedom, beauty and excitement of riding a horse in the desert. Take the afternoon ride and watch the magnificent sunset over Dubai, or see the desert waking up in the morning and catch sight of a desert fox or a tiny gazelle, all for Dhs 300. Or why not try a 90 minute Camel Encounter for just Dhs 200! Get up close and personal with the friendly camels; cuddle them, brush them and get to enjoy a 40 minute ride on one of these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. You will learn all about the history of the camel and even try some camel milk! For more information call Lisa 04-4274055 or 056-1772856, email [email protected] or visit www.alsahra.com. For something really special, why not try a Champagne Camel ride to a luxurious Bedouin tent in the desert and watch the sun sink over the horizon. SKY DIVING SKYDIVE DUBAI The Palm Drop Zone and The Desert Campus Drop Zone (SD2) offer you the chance to feel the rush of the free fall while being safely strapped to a professional instructor. Tandem jumps include a video + photos to remember the experience and show everyone back home. Skydivers with a type D license and more than 500 jumps are also welcome at the Palm Drop Zone, while newer jumpers (100 jumps or less) can train at SD2 located 35km from Dubai. Courses include accelerated free fall and tandem progression, and for experienced skydivers; canopy piloting, formation, free flying and wing suit courses. Opening hours (Skydiving is weather permitting). The Palm Drop Zone: 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. The Desert Campus: 8am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday. For bookings visit www.skydivedubai.ae or email [email protected]. www.discover-dubai.ae Discover Dubai JULY | 37