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UAE Honey Trail

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Abu Dhabi, UAE

Guests in the garden majlis among the cotton plants at the farm

Guests settling into the garden majlis before the visit

Guests in bee suits during the briefing at the hives

Walking to the hives through the yellow flowers

The group gathered at a hive under the trees

Lifting a frame of bees with the beekeeper

The beekeeper guiding the group at the hive

Uncapping the honeycomb before extraction

Guests in bee suits among the flowers at the apiary

The group in the sunflower field at the farm

Duration

3 hours

Max People

Location

Al Samha, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Pickup location

Not applicable

Overview

Spend a morning at the apiaries of Ameena Bin Kalli, the first female Emirati beekeeper and founder of ABK, on an experience Travel Indigenous designed with her. Put on a protective suit, walk among the hives and see how a colony lives and how honey is made. Then taste honey from Emirati pastures, from Sidr and Samar to Ghaf and mangrove, depending on the season.

Ameena’s apiaries are not open to walk-in visitors; the UAE Honey Trail is the way to visit.

Good to know

Wear light-coloured clothes and closed shoes, and avoid strong perfumes; bees react to dark colours and scents.
Not suitable for anyone with a bee-sting allergy.
Suitable for ages 5 and over.
The experience runs from November to April and starts at 10 a.m. We share the exact location in Al Samha when you confirm your booking.

Read Ameena’s story: The Emirati Beekeeper Who Follows the Flower

Tour Highlights

Meet Ameena and hear how she built her apiaries after being told bees could not survive in the UAE
Put on a beekeeping suit and walk among the hives with her
Learn how a colony lives, how the bees cool their hive in summer and how honey is made
Help extract honey and take a jar home
Taste Emirati honeys and learn how each flower shapes the flavour
Buy honey and farm produce

Accessibilities

Tour Plan

Meet Ameena, hear her story and get a short safety briefing.

Suits on, then a guided walk among the hives: frames, brood, the queen and the worker bees.

Experience how honey comes off the comb and fill your own jar.

Seasonal Emirati honeys, from Sidr to Ghaf, and what makes each one different.

Time to buy honey and products from the farm.

Included/Excluded

Beekeeping protective suit
Guided apiary visit with Ameena
Honey tasting
A jar of honey to take home

Transportation
Insurance (participants are solely responsible for arranging their own insurance)

Tour Map

Additional information

You can receive a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the scheduled start time of the experience. However, if you cancel within 48 hours of the start time or fail to attend, no refund will be issued. Modifications to bookings within 48 hours of the experience are not permitted. Please be aware that cancellation deadlines are determined by the local time of the experience.
All experiences are weather dependent, you will be offered another experience, date, or full refund in the case of any changes.

Your safety is our utmost priority as you embark on new experiences with us. We understand the mix of excitement and uncertainty that comes with exploring unfamiliar territories, which is why we ensure every precaution is taken to safeguard your well-being throughout your journey. From carefully selected accommodations to expertly guided tours, safety is paramount at every stage. Our commitment includes regularly trained guides proficient in first aid, as well as maintaining contact with local health authorities in all our destinations. With rigorous safety protocols, up-to-date knowledge of local conditions, and comprehensive information provided, you can fully immerse yourself in the wonders of travel with peace of mind, whether you’re discovering distant lands or revisiting familiar favorites.

Please let us know if you have any allergies or medical conditions that require special attention during the tour. We want to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the experience. Additionally, don’t forget to bring any necessary personal items such as medication, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour. Your well-being is our top priority, and we vow to a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Each experience will be offset in association with our many official partners. The offset options that we offer are reforestation, support of small, women-led businesses that give back to their environment, and agritourism in partnership with farmers. Please reach out if you would like more information about our offset program.

UAE Honey Trail