Sonara Camp: Eco-Friendly Desert Dining Experience
4.6
10 Ratings
Margham

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…

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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
4.6
(10 Ratings)
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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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668ivelinag
Apr 2, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Sonara Camp in the Dubai desert was one of the most unforgettable experiences of our lives! From the moment we arrived to the last moments under the starry sky, everything was perfectly organized. The atmosphere was magical – surrounded by golden dunes, with gentle lighting and cozy places to rest. The program was full of adventures – we rode camels, enjoyed breathtaking views at sunset etc. The food was a real gourmet experience – incredible flavors and perfectly prepared dishes. And the show was unforgettable – with firecracker dances, traditional music and artistic performances that transported us to the magic of Arabian culture. Sonara Camp is not just a dinner in the desert – it is an adventure that remains forever in the heart. I recommend it to anyone who wants to feel the magic of Dubai in an exceptional way! Thanks to the manager @James everything was perfect.
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24philb
Apr 2, 2025
Definitely worth it - 6 of us went to Sonara Camp We started with the canapés and drinks which were all good and prompt service. We did the camel ride, watched the falcon , sunset pictures etc. All included We then went down for the dinner and show. We thought it might be a bit naff but was actually really well done and made the evening.
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E7456hcgracek
Apr 8, 2025
Avoid at all costs - £1000 dinner for 2 guests - Although the experience is okay, nothing overly special, the customer service is non existent. If you don’t mind paying £1,000.00 for two people to have just dinner, I would advise avoiding. I had a reservation for 5 people, unfortunately 3 of our guests had to break fast with their family, to which I advised the restaurant. Although there were spare empty tables and no additional food / drink was consumed, I was still charged for 5 people. Have since spoken to their customer service team and had no resolution so far. Really really awful experience and would recommend to everyone to avoid
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