Sonara Camp: Eco-Friendly Desert Dining Experience

Discover Dubai’s eco-friendly desert dining at Sonara. Enjoy sustainable cuisine, solar-powered ambiance, and unforgettable entertainment in the Arabian Desert.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • VHGG+HW - Relish the desert sunset from our sunset lounge, then indulge in a gourmet dining experience at our luxurious desert restaurant. Enjoy spectacular live performances and our renowned Sonara fire show.
What's Included
  • Sand Boarding
  • Falcon Show
  • Interactive Hawk show during dinner
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Soft Archery
  • Camel Ride
  • Dinner
  • A seasonal menu prepared by our Resident Chef
  • Live Shows
  • Tea and coffee
  • Movie under the stars for kids in kid’s area
  • A gentle desert drive from the gate to the camp
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Private transportation
  • Private Lounge or Teepee
Additional Information

Sonara hosts a distinctive restaurant nestled in the heart of the Arabian Desert. This genuine camp is both eco-friendly and sustainable, with a strong commitment to sourcing ethical products and materials. Solar energy powers the camp, and a zero-waste policy is strictly adhered to. Offering activities and entertainment for all ages, visitors can look…

Location
VHGG+HW
Guests will be shuttled in from DDCR gate to the camp
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Sightseer01392840434
Nov 23, 2025
It’s a MUST!!!! - I have to start by giving a very big THANK YOU to NOMSA. I had many questions leading up to my booking (all unnecessary because they handle it ALL!!!!) I misbooked our experience and forgot to add on our private pick up. Nomsa was SO accommodating in fixing this and keeping me updated right away. When booking trips across the world, communication means everything! I really appreciated how above and beyond Nomsa went for our special evening! We had a brief confusion over our bill due to my misbooking and it was resolved within a few hours! I say this just to compliment how great the customer service was and the priority it takes at Sonara! We had an amazing time at Sonara for our sunset dinner experience! This desert experience was the biggest MUST for my Dubai trip. To start, our driver Sheraz was amazing!!! Answered so many questions we had during our drive to the camp and gave us some interesting facts on Dubai! He was so accommodating taking pictures and our drive into the desert was so fun ( per my husband LOL) just couldn’t rave enough about him! The music, the activities before, the drinks, etc were all fabulous! Everyone was SO hospitable!!! The performances left us jaw dropped! It was such a fabulous evening. I had a friend in the US recommend Sonara and if you are looking for luxe desert experience this is IT! If I had to criticize one thing it would be the food. There were dishes we liked and dishes we didn’t. Being a fixed menu, there were a handful of items we just do not eat (my husband does not like seafood) so I felt bad not loving everything. However the dishes we did like were incredible! THE STEAK! Yum!! We will be back for another Sonara experience and I look forward to recommending! Taqueer and James were beyond accommodating! Thank you for waiting on us and making our night so special. We enjoyed every interaction and considering our honeymoon! It was such a special evening for us and we enjoyed celebrating with you. Sarin- thank you for coming over to ask about our experience and acknowledge our honeymoon as well! We truly felt taken care of!
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Greg0683440
Oct 7, 2025
A magical experience at Sonara Camp ✨❤️ - We had an unforgettable time at Sonara Camp in Dubai! The place is simply magical, between desert, sunset and Fairy Mood. 🌅 A huge thank you to Nastasia, the manager, for her warm and attentive Welcoming — she watches over every detail to make the experience perfect. A big congratulations also to Tanim and Yassin, our waiters, for their impeccable Service, kindness and smile throughout the evening. Between the beauty of the place, the quality of the dinner and the professionalism of the team, everything was gathered for an exceptional evening. I highly recommend Sonara Camp to anyone who wants to have a unique experience in the Dubai desert! 🌟❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Meggievh
Jul 25, 2025
Title: Luxurious and Kid-Friendly Desert Experience - This was one of the best desert experiences I’ve had—beautiful, well-organized, and surprisingly luxurious. The setup felt high-end from start to finish, with excellent food, thoughtful service, and a stunning location to watch the sunset with a cocktail. My kids were entertained the entire time—sand surfing, playing on swings, and even watching a movie in a dedicated kids’ area while the fire show and dinner were going on. They really do cater to families, which made it so much easier for me to relax and enjoy. The show was impressive, and getting to have a falcon fly through my arms was definitely a highlight. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a desert experience that balances comfort, culture, and fun for both adults and kids.
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L9967rrmelissas
May 15, 2025
Magical experience - Wow this was so cool..! Absolutely a magical experience, really beyond expectations! From start to finish everything perfectly and in detail arranged. Really a professional organization. My little brother has a nut allergy and every employee was aware of it. All staff were also mega friendly and quite service oriented. The food was great the show was great! Overall an Absolute must! We will definitely be back. Thank you for the fantastic evening.
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1954luigic
May 2, 2025
Beautiful experience - Yesterday we had the opportunity to do this beautiful experience in the desert with very beautiful shows and also a great dinner. Recommended
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L6989tnmilanb
Apr 22, 2025
Amazing experience ! Best things are dinner , and many more activities to do . - Amazing experience ! Best place to visit on desert location , and many more activities to do .beauty full luxurious Nest for stay .
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D3078bxnatalieb
Apr 22, 2025
Absolute recommendation , the evening was worth his money - We stayed with our daughter (10) at the camp. The transfer went smoothly. The location a dream, eating a 10/10 and the program too. Everything was incl. except Alcoholic drinks. Children also get their money's worth. Sandboarding, campfire , cinema with popcorn , hawk show, camel rides, swings in the desert & & &... it was breathtaking and the staff were incredibly friendly and very attentive. Slacks are quite enough,(I was initially unsure about that). Anyone who wants to can purchase a portfolio of pictures from the photographers there for 150€ . It was also worth it. He absolutely flashed us, this location is just magical and conjures you up for four hours in a wonderful world of 1000 and one night.
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345natasham
Apr 18, 2025
Magical experience - The whole experience was absolutely perfect. Everything from the moment we were picked up and taken to our sand buggy experience and then on to The Nest to check in before dinner was so well organised and every single member off staff so friendly, attentive and wonderful. We did the overnight stay with sunset and dinner experience and every bit of the trip was magical. Watching sunset with delicious appetisers and enjoying the activities around the camp was great fun. Dinner was delicious and the service was fantastic. The show was spectacular and really made it an evening to remember. Coming back to our Dune nest after dinner and finding the fire lit outside to allow us to enjoy some time sitting outside was amazing. This is a once in a lifetime experience and I cannot recommend this trip enough. Thank you to all the amazing staff who treated us so well at every part of our trip!
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Ineshayna
Apr 13, 2025
Breathtaking ✨ - Breathtaking place ✨ In a beautiful nature reserve intimate camp from the welcome pot to dinner we have our little place just our own. Arrival at sunset scenery and one as far as the eye can see Free activities on site (archery, swing, camel ride , surfing in the dunes, photos with hawks ...) Arrival in the evening we descend for dinner with show all evening ( dancers, fire-breather , magician ....) The dishes are just delicious 😋 I recommend it with your eyes closed as a couple with family or friends this is the safari N•1 to do in Dubai ❤️
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812pedroaugustoa
Jan 4, 2026
A bit pricey but really nice! - We liked a lot. A little expensive for drinks, but the desert experience paid off! We went on January and it was very nice.
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From $244
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).