What should I wear for morning desert safari?

Clothing and gear recommendations:

Clothing:

• Top: T-shirt or light long-sleeve shirt (long sleeves protect from sun)
• Bottom: Comfortable pants, light trousers, or modest shorts (not too short)
• Fabric: Cotton or moisture-wicking materials, avoid jeans (heavy and hot)
• Layers: Light jacket for early morning if winter (November-February can be cool)

Footwear - Important:

• Best: Sneakers or trainers, light hiking shoes
• Okay: Closed sports sandals (like Tevas) if you must
• Don't wear: Flip-flops, open sandals, heels, fancy shoes
• Why closed shoes: Sand gets everywhere in open shoes, sandboarding needs foot protection, climbing dunes easier in proper shoes

Accessories:

• Sunglasses (essential—morning sun is low and bright)
• Sunscreen (sun reflects off sand even in morning)
• Hat or cap (optional but helpful)
• Scarf or shemagh (traditional, plus protects from sand during dune bashing)

What to Bring:

• Phone or camera
• Small backpack for your stuff
• Any medications you need
• Extra phone charger/power bank

What NOT to Bring:

• Valuables or expensive jewelry
• White or very light clothing (will get dusty/sandy)
• Anything you're not willing to get sand on

Cultural Consideration:

While desert tours are casual, remember you're still in the UAE. Modest clothing is respectful—avoid very revealing clothes. This is more important for women but applies to everyone.

Photography Outfits:

If you care about how you look in photos, earth tones (beige, tan, brown, olive) photograph beautifully in the desert. Bright colors also pop against the sand. Avoid wearing beige/sand colored clothes that blend in completely.