All about the Nara Desert Escape
Want to spend the night in a camp under the open desert sky? Make a booking at the Nara Desert Escape! The Nara desert camp has been welcoming guests back in small groups since the first week of June. From enjoying an outdoor camping experience to discovering interesting stars and planets with an astronomer, here is everything you need to know about the Nara experience.
About Nara Desert Escape
Nara is the brainchild of former banker Stephanie Danial and was born out of her love for the Saharan desert. Nara Desert Escape is one of three exclusive packages by the service, which also operates the Sonara Camp and Nara on the Go.
A Nara escape experience offers everything one can want from a day in the desert without compromising on comfort. Pampering the guests is always the order of the day in the luxury campsite, with everything from gourmet cuisine served under the stars and live entertainment.
Where is the Nara Desert Camp?
The service is located in the middle of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) — the first national park in the UAE which was established as a sanctuary for the preservation of the country’s desert habitats and the protection of endangered species. So don’t be surprised if you come across a family of gazelles or Arabian oryx during your stay at the camp.
When to book?
The Nara Desert Camp welcomes guests every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, which makes it the ideal spot to enjoy the workweek.
What are the Nara Desert Escape prices?
You can enjoy a memorable experience under the desert sky and immerse yourself in the beauty of the dunes at this beautiful camp for the following prices:
- Adults: AED 550 per person (aged 16 and above)
- Children: AED 350 (aged up to 15)
The price of reservations is inclusive of 5% VAT.
If you ever wanted to book a tour with your buddies or family, the Nara Desert Escape can be the perfect solution. The desert escape requires a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 36 guests to operate. Use the following details to make a reservation:
- Contact: +971-50-3367-909
- Email: info@nara.ae
What’s a typical day like at Nara Desert Escape in Dubai?
The Nara experience is luxury desert camping at its best. Guests have the option of using the camp’s chauffeur service which will pick them from their home or hotel. Expect a 30 or 40-minute drive from Dubai.
- Choose from a camel ride or desert drive to the camp
- Arrive at the camp where a team will welcome you with refreshments
- Enjoy the activities or admire the sunset over the dunes
- Have dinner served during a time of your choice
- Enjoy performances by talented local artists
- Sleep in beautifully furnished nomadic tents
- Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast during the early hours
- Return to Dubai in the morning
What to do at Nara Desert Escape?
From a lavish dinner under the stars to comfortable private tents, the Nara Desert Escape package has everything one can want from a desert retreat. Here are some perks that guests can look forward to:
Nomadic tents
The desert escape experience from Nara comes with accommodations in the form of gorgeous private tents. The tents allow a maximum occupancy of up to four guests. Depending on the size of your party, you can choose between these two types:
- Lotus tent (32m2)
- Touareg tent (24m2)
Sleepovers are exclusively dedicated to guests who have dinner reservations.
Dining Experience
From Wagyu Beef to Lamb Tajine and a range of Arabic sweets, visitors to the Nara Desert Escape can choose from a variety of culinary options and dine with a view of the majestic Arabian Desert. Currently, the service is offering six menus which guests are supposed to select beforehand:
- A La Carte
- Nara’s Signature Barbecue
- Fine Dining Dinner
- Oriental Dinner
- Italy in the Dunes
- Japanese Fusion Cuisine
- Treasure hunt
- Tex Mex in the Desert
- Children’s Menu
Activities
Since the camp is located in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, visitors are required to choose their activities before they arrive. These include:
- A fire show
- Discovering the stars with an astronaut
- A show with drums and professional musicians
- Learn about the country’s heritage with a private guide
- Camel riding, falcon shows, sandboarding, soft archery and volleyball
- Dune bashing
- Dune driving lesson with an expert
- Drive a buggy
Guests can have any combination of activities prepared for them at the campsite. Activities are subject to availability. To know the rates of each activity, please contact the service.
Activities for kids
Does your little one have a birthday coming up or wants a sleepover with friends? The Nara Desert Escape can organise fun, themed celebrations for teens and younger visitors. Here are a few ideas from the service that can be tailored to your child’s wishes:
- Movie under the starry desert sky
- Magic shows
- Story-telling sessions with stories like The Pirates of Arabia and Aladdin
- Soft archery
- Survivor camp
- Volleyball
- Sandboarding
- Camel rides
- Pyjama party
- Campfire preparation lesson
Wellness Activities
The Nara Desert Escape is a family-friendly camp that anyone can enjoy. Apart from regular activities, the camp can also be customised as a wellness retreat. An ideal option for those who want to recharge and relax, the service can arrange for these fitness activities onsite:
- Thai massage
- Yoga
- Shiatsu
- Meditation
- Nature tour
- Desert hike
Organise Events
Whether you want to mark a wedding anniversary or any other special event, the Nara camp can make it happen with an unforgettable customised experience. To make your occasion more special, the service can source talents such as:
- Live singers
- Live music like classical jazz
- An illusionist
- Drumming classes
- Fire dancers
- Photographer
These are just a few options available for visitors.
That’s all for our review of the Nara Desert Camp. If you enjoy the splendours of the desert you can also take a look at the best places in the UAE for night camping.
Looking for other types of desert adventures in the emirate? Check out our comprehensive list of the best desert safari companies in Dubai. For a more luxurious experience, make a booking at any of the top desert resorts in Dubai.
With deserts come oases as well. Naturally, there are many across the UAE. Al Hayer Oasis in Al Ain is one of the recently developed oasis parks in the country.
For more adventures in the emirate, stay tuned to MyBayut.
Images courtesy: Nara Desert Escape Facebook page
