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Desert Events

We own 4 permanent desert campsites in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) and 1 located elsewhere in the UAE. Each has unique characteristics, and can accommodate between 5 and 5,000 guests. Any or a combination of these stunning venues provide a natural yet exotic setting for tailor-made events, live entertainment programmes, or themed evenings.

• Desert campsites

  Our campsites combine the best of old world charm with modern amenities such as running water, electricity, showers, and restrooms. The Bedouin (nomadic) tents are adorned with rich Arabian artefacts, and the low wooden tables lend themselves well to traditional floor seating. Alternatively, banquet style seating can be arranged for more formal occasions.

  Lisali

  The largest of our camps, Lisali, can accommodate up to 5,000 guests. The unadorned site acts as a blank canvas to create events of staggering size and unusual ideas. Set against a majestic background of the Al Lisali fort, and towering sand dunes, this is a perfect venue for product introductions, car launches, award ceremonies, and gala events.

  

• Food and beverage

  We can organise food and beverage to match mood or theme, and choices range from typical Middle Eastern specialities to international buffets with live cooking stations, or stately silver service dinners.

  

• Entertainment

  Our wide range of options for thematic entertainment covers live musical bands, belly dancing, fortune tellers, calligraphers, henna designers, fireworks, falconry, camel riding, and other local attractions like traditional dance.  

  The Falcon Show

  The Falcon Show is an interactive and informative experience, where guests can watch these birds of prey in action, learn about their significant role in the UAE's culture, and pose for unusual pictures. 

  

• Extra arrangements

  We have a large range of corporate gifts that can be made available to your guests, either as a reward or as a souvenir of remembrance. Elaborate audio visual equipment can be arranged for branding and/or presentations at events. Several other arrangements can also be catered to, on request.    

  

• Special events

  While we have the flexibility, creativity and resources to arrange events to match just about any theme, some events rank very high on our most requested list. 

  1001 Arabian Nights

  In essence, this is the recreation of an Arabian Souk or traditional marketplace.  Heady with the aromas of incense, spices, and sheeshas (water pipes), the Majlis (meeting place) is adorned with rich carpets, cushions, and traditional lanterns. The exotic ambience gets added colour as traditional artistes ply their crafts. 

  The Champagne Sunset Stop

  Guests are invited to savour the beauty of the desert from atop the highest sand dune at dusk, while sipping a refreshing drink and savouring some canapés. Seating can vary between rustic rugs and cushions complemented by Arabian artefacts, and Western themed cocktail tables with champagne and white gloved service. The sunset stop can serve as a reception before dinner in the desert, or as a memorable event in itself.

  Just For You

  Any one of our desert campsites can be made available for private engagements, and serve as an ideal venue to surprise someone special or mark a special occasion in style. Be it a birthday, an engagement or a romantic evening, this is an intimate and idyllic setting to celebrate. All arrangements can be tailor-made, including travelling on camelback, a secluded spot to watch the desert sunset, and dinner served by lantern light under the stars.