The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. It is about a 35 minute drive from the BurjKhalifa and 45 minutes from our hotel. We took off next to and flew over the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve; home to many indigenous species like Oryx and Gazelles.It is an unforgettable tour of Dubai that everyone must experience in their lifetime.So surreal to see the dunes and never-ending desert from this vantage point (we could even see Oman at some point). We saw sporadic trees, camel farms, wild gazelles, a magnificent sunrise, homes of sheikhs, miles upon miles of shifting dunes. The weather was beautiful, and we felt completely safe with our pilot Andrew. There is such a feeling of peace and quiet as you float along at the same speed as the wind, this is a trip not to miss!  When we landed, an amazing experience by the way,10 classic Land rovers (convertible please.. J) were waiting for us to drive us to Al Maha, the Falconry site. Upon arrival at the conservation area we were whisked away to our falconry demonstration. Nick our falconer had brought the bird with him. After an brief explanation of how important falcons were to Bedoins, we learned about ancient and modern training techniques used with these fascinating creatures. There was a nice air show and we were given the opportunity to get up close to one of Dubai's most amazing creatures-the falcon. This adventure was concluded with a scrumptious breakfast at the stunning Al Maha Desert Resort, nestled inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.Then we went back to the Versace for a cool afternoon to spend by the pool. In the evening, we had dinner at the excellent Artisan where we met the Dubai Parks and Resorts representatives.