Celebrate New Year’s 2026 with fire shows, festivities, and family-friendly fun at The Fort – Lisaili, our unique setting in the heart of the desert. Skip the downtown traffic and bring your family and friends along to celebrate the beginning of 2026 on the dunes.
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Just a short 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai, our Bedouin-inspired desert fort is transforming into a home for desert festivities this New Year. Starting at 5pm until 1am, you are invited to swap the busy downtown traffic for a unique, budget-friendly celebration, with both self-drive and return transfer options available.
Included in your New Year’s 2026 ticket is a selection of activities, including a short camel ride, henna hand painting, fire show and live DJ set, BBQ buffet dinner and late snacks, and festive decor, blending the desert safari experience with New Year celebrations. If you’d like to enhance your evening, you can book a quad bike or buggy ride, access a sundowner lounge with Aperol Spritz, and so much more, for an additional fee.
The camp is located in Lisaili, a town with great regional and cultural significance surrounded by sand dunes, creating an authentic natural desert experience for what promises to be a special celebration marking the beginning of 2026.
What's included
- Return shared transfers or parking space for self-drive customers
- Henna hand painting
- BBQ buffet dinner and late snacks
- Festive decorations e.g. balloons, hats
- 2 complimentary soft drinks + unlimited water
- Live entertainment including a fire show
- Desert fort-style camp
- Sand dunes to explore
- Camel ride
- Quad bike rides and dune buggy drives (additional fee)
- Aperol Spritz sunset lounge (additional fee)
- Shisha lounge experience (additional fee)
- VIP seating and gazebo upgrades (additional fee, first come first served)
- Fully stocked bar (additional fee)
Highlights
- A unique New Year's Eve celebration under the desert sky with spectacular fire show, live DJ sets, family-friendly entertainment and more
- Delicious BBQ buffet dinner, late snacks and mesmerising fire performances to ring in 2026 in style
- The Lisaili Fort, the standout landmark of Lisaili Village
- Customisable desert adventures, including camel rides, henna painting, quad biking, and sunset lounges
- Avoiding the busy downtown crowds and traffic for a more serene, affordable desert experience perfect for families and friends
- A unique environment to explore the heart of Dubai's desert with activities for all ages. The space reflects traditional Bedouin influences, giving guests the chance to experience desert traditions first-hand. Whether you're visiting for an afternoon adventure or to ring in the New Year, The Fort - Lisaili is your ultimate desert activity hub and social space.
Know before you go
- Additional paid extras can be purchased at the site entrance at any time
- Bag checks will be conducted upon arrival
- Bringing your own food and beverages is not permitted
- Dietary requirements: Inform us in advance on +971 4 274 8803. We may not be able to accommodate the requests of walk-in guests
- Toilets available across the site
Age policy
- Guests of all ages are welcome
- Entrance for children aged 4 and below is free of charge. To include your child in the booking, please contact us on WhatsApp at +971 4 274 8803.
Cancellation policy
- We understand that plans can change. If they do, please let us know at least 24 hours prior to your activity. We will not be able to process refunds for bookings cancelled less than 24 hours before your activity starts
- In exceptional circumstances, we may have to amend the schedule or cancel the activity entirely. We reserve the right to amend and cancel activities in such circumstances, and will ensure we communicate any changes in advance where possible