We break down the health benefits for one of our favourite summer starters.

We are so lucky to have such a talented culinary team at Sonara Camp led by Chef Franck who continuously works to create the most innovative dishes fusing Mediterranean and Arabic flavours.

Not only are the dishes super tasty, but they also serve a purpose! Take our famous Watermelon, Fresh Ginger, Mint and Granny Smith Apple starter for example, here we break down why the ingredients of the dish serve to refresh and hydrate!

Watermelon

Water isn’t in the fruit’s name by chance – watermelon is super hydrating with more than 90% water and packed with nutrients, including carotenoids, vitamin C and cucurbitacin E. This sweet tasting colourful fruit will make sure you stay refreshed in the desert.

Ginger

Ginger is a flowering plant which originates from Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest and most delicious spices on the planet and really adds an intense zing to any dish! When served fresh, ginger warms the palate and invigorates the mind.

Mint

Mint is one of the oldest culinary herbs known and widely used across the Middle East in cooking and in salads and provides the ultimate fresh taste.  For warm climates like ours, mint is very cooling and aids in digestion.

Apples

Not only do apples taste deliciously fresh on their own or when added to dishes but they come loaded with health benefits.  Apples can bolster immunity, in part because they contain immune-boosting vitamin C and high levels of antioxidants. Don’t forget… an apple a day helps keep the doctor away!

Stay tuned for more about our dishes, fresh ingredients and culinary inspiration here on our blog as well as regular recipes to make some of the seasonal favourites.

Dubai may be heating up this summer but outside of the city and after sunset, Sonara Camp is home to a cooler oasis out in the picturesque desert.  You may believe that the Dubai desert would be even hotter than the city during the summer months however what you may not know is that it is in fact cooler in the desert!

About two hours before the Arabian sun sets over the dunes of Sonara, the temperature in the desert begins to pleasantly cool down by as much as 10 degrees which is mainly due to the sand.  As the sand is so dry it becomes a welcome break from the humidity of the city, at night the sun no longer heats the desert and the heat from the day doesn’t stay trapped.

You are able to come and enjoy the outdoors and nature within the cooler unspoilt desert surroundings whilst enjoying our fresh culinary experience and a host of renowned entertainment.  During June we will be welcoming you every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and in July every Friday and Saturday.

Our incredible Chef Frank has put together a summer menu that includes an ice-cold watermelon, fresh ginger, mint and Granny Smith Apple starter as well as a vibrant multicolour tomato ceviche, garlic croutons and fresh basil dish followed by fresh local inspired main courses of Perch slow cooked in Syrian virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, Taggiasche olives, and chili flakes and a Black angus strip loin on the grill with fresh arugula pesto.

Don’t forget we are also licensed so a crisp glass of wine or cocktail or two to cool you down can also be enjoyed.

Prices during June and July are AED690 per person and AED280 for children.  For further details on packages and to make a reservation please contact info@sonara.ae or +971 50 336 7909.

Book your Sunset or Sunset and Dinner experience here: https://www.nara.ae/sonara/