The Nest by Nara

14 exclusive desert sanctuaries where luxury meets wilderness in Dubai’s most intimate eco-lodge experience

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A Suite Nestled in the Dunes

Where sustainable design meets uncompromising comfort, The Nest proves that environmental responsibility enhances rather than compromises the
luxury experience.

Curated Experiences

From astronomer led stargazing to private desert cinema, every moment is thoughtfully designed for wonder.

Intimate Scale

Just 14 Nests ensure absolute privacy and personalised service in the heart of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

Sustainable Luxury

Solar power and water conscious design creates minimal impact while maximising comfort.

Culinary Excellence

Farm to table Middle Eastern cuisine reimagined by our resident chef with panoramic desert views.

ACCOMMODATION 

Your Private Desert
Sanctuary

Each of our 14 Nests is a masterpiece of contemporary desert design, where traditional Arabian hospitality meets modern luxury. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame endless desert vistas while ensuring complete privacy.

Luxury Accommodation

King-size bed with Egyptian cotton linens, accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children (under 12)

Ensuite Elegance

Rainfall shower, organic L’Occitane amenities, plush robes and slippers

Private Terrace

Your personal viewing deck for spectacular sunsets and stargazing

✓ Welcome drinks

✓ High-speed WiFi

✓ Premium in-room amenities

✓ In-room mini-bar

✓ Climate control

✓ Private pitfire

Book Your Desert Overnight Experience

The Nest Experience

Eco-Luxury Stay Only

The Nest Experience

Ideal for quiet getaways or returning guests

From AED 2,340

per Nest (2 guests)

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4:00 PM – 10:00 AM

Wake to silence, stars and the desert breeze in your private eco-retreat.

✓ Breakfast included

✓ Luxury dune pod with king bed and ensuite bathroom

✓ Private deck for stargazing and sunrise views

✓ Optional add-on: Dinner & entertainment at Sonara Camp

✓ Eco-luxury design 

MOST Popular

Sonara + Nest Experience

The ultimate desert escape

From AED 2,650

per Nest (2 guests)

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4:00 PM – 10:00 AM

Your full Sonara evening followed by a memorable overnight stay at The Nest.

✓ Breakfast included

✓ Full Sunset & Dinner Experience at Sonara Camp

✓ Overnight stay at The Nest by Nara – a private eco-luxury pod on the dunes

✓ Private deck and fully-equipped room with premium amenities

✓ Breakfast included

✓ Welcome drinks & canapés

✓ Your choice of sunset activities

✓ Three-course dinner experience

✓ Entertainment options

✓ The Nest lounge access

Book Your Desert Overnight Experience

Eco-Luxury Stay Only

The Nest Experience

Ideal for quiet getaways or returning guests

From AED 2,340

per Nest (2 guests)

BOOK NOW

4:00 PM – 10:00 AM

Wake to silence, stars and the desert breeze in your private eco-retreat.

✓ Breakfast included

✓ Luxury dune pod with king bed and ensuite bathroom

✓ Private deck for stargazing and sunrise views

✓ Optional add-on: Dinner & entertainment at Sonara Camp

✓ Eco-luxury design 

MOST Popular

Sonara + Nest Experience

The ultimate desert escape

From AED 2,650

per Nest (2 guests)

BOOK NOW

4:00 PM – 10:00 AM

Your full Sonara evening followed by a memorable overnight stay at The Nest.

✓ Breakfast included

✓ Full Sunset & Dinner Experience at Sonara Camp

✓ Overnight stay at The Nest by Nara – a private eco-luxury pod on the dunes

✓ Private deck and fully equipped room with premium amenities

✓ Breakfast included

✓ Welcome drinks & canapés

✓ Your choice of sunset activities

✓ 3 course dinner experience

✓ Entertainment options

✓ The Nest lounge access

In-Nest Amenities

  • King size bed with premium linen and eco pillows
  • Optional bed for children (on request)
  • Private fire pit
  • L’Occitane amenities
  • Ensuite bathroom with rain shower and organic bath amenities
  • Air conditioning and eco cooling system
  • Minibar with complimentary water and refreshments
  • Ambient lighting
  • Private deck with outdoor seating for sunset and stargazing
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Private cinema upon request


Unique Features


  • Solar powered eco design built into the dunes with zero waste operations

  • Exclusive location within Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

  • Panoramic desert views from every Nest

  • Gourmet breakfast served at sunrise
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  • Upon request:

  • Optional add ons such as Sky Safari with astronomer, yoga at dawn, falcon encounter, city tours, cinema under the stars, and private 4×4 chauffeur transfers to/from hotels (upon request)

  • Access to Sonara Camp’s facilities when booking the combined Sonara + Nest Experience

Winter Nest
When The Desert Feels Just Like Home

Discover The Winter Nest, a cosy seasonal escape where desert evenings feel like home.

From 15 December to 28 February, step inside a beautifully lit Alpine-inspired chalet and enjoy an intimate dining experience surrounded by dunes, warmth, and Nara’s signature magic.

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Celebrating Something Special?

Our concierge can arrange personalised surprises.

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AWARD-WINNING CULINARY JOURNEY

A Culinary Journey

Our resident chef creates a contemporary fusion of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative contemporary techniques. Every dish tells a story of tradition re-imagined for modern palates.

Sunset Appetizers

(Non-Vegetarian)

CANAPES

Wonton Peking duck & hoisin sauce (G)

Crispy wonton filled with tender Peking duck and served with rich hoisin sauce.

Smoked salmon buckwheat blinis (F)

Savory buckwheat blinis topped with smoked salmon for a refined bite.

Guacamole & pico de gallo panipuri (V)

Crispy puris filled with fresh guacamole and vibrant pico de gallo salsa.

Broad bean falafel & tahini sauce (V)

Mini falafel made with broad beans, paired with creamy tahini sauce.

PIZZA

Arugula & basil pesto with mozzarella margherita (G)

Classic margherita topped with basil pesto, fresh arugula, and mozzarella cheese.

Smoked beef cecina with caramelized onion & olive taggiasche (G)

Wood-fired pizza layered with smoked beef cecina, sweet caramelized onions, and taggiasca olives.

Cacio e pepe with zucchini & burrata (G)

Roman-style cheese and black pepper pizza topped with shaved zucchini and creamy burrata.

Starter

Roasted pumpkin velouté (D N)

Slow-roasted pumpkin blended into a silky velouté, gently perfumed with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Sharing Starters

Levantine beef & lamb meatballs (D G)

Hand-rolled beef and lamb meatballs glazed with pomegranate and cherry molasses, served over whipped labneh and finished with fresh parsley.

Puy lentil & celeriac salad

Tender French Puy lentils with finely julienned celeriac and aromatic herbs, dressed with a fragrant black truffle vinaigrette.

Caramelised onion & Emmental tart (D G)

Slow-caramelised onions with thyme and melted Emmental, baked in a crisp, buttery pastry shell.

Smoked salmon & lemon labneh (D F)

Delicately smoked salmon with dill, capers, and red onion, served alongside lemon-infused labneh.

Plated Main Course (Choice of one)

Vegetarian winter pithivier (D)

Golden puff pastry filled with creamed spinach, artichoke, and cheese, served with roasted winter root vegetables and nutmeg-infused mashed potatoes.

Black Angus beef tagliata (D)

Grilled prime Black Angus beef finished with garlic and parsley butter, served with nutmeg-infused mashed potatoes and roasted winter root vegetables.

Firewood rotisserie corn-fed chicken capon (D)

Whole corn-fed chicken slowly rotisserie-roasted over firewood with mandarin and rosemary, served with rich jus, nutmeg-infused mashed potatoes, and roasted winter root vegetables.

Black cod pithivier (D G F)

Flaky black cod with spinach and winter root vegetables encased in delicate puff pastry, served with nutmeg-infused mashed potatoes.

Plated Dessert

Chocolate fondant (D G N)

Warm chocolate fondant with a molten centre, served with crème anglaise, cinnamon, and vanilla ice cream.

 

D – Dairy  G – Gluten  N – Nuts  F – Fish

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Breakfast

BREADS & PASTRIES

Selection of country bread (Veg G D N E)

A variety of freshly baked breads including sourdough multigrain and French baguette.

Assorted Viennoiserie (Veg G D N E)

Buttery classics: croissants, pain au chocolat, and Danish pastries.

PLATTERS

The finest gourmet cheese platter (Veg D)

Artisanal cheeses from around the world, served with seasonal fruits and crackers.

Assorted dry meat cold cut platter (G)

Premium cured meats such as salami and beef jerky, paired with artisanal bread.

Arabic breakfast platter (Veg G D)

A traditional mix of hummus, labneh, olives, and fresh vegetables.

SIGNATURE DISHES

Stuffed portobello mushroom (Veg N)

A hearty baked mushroom filled with tofu scramble, served on a crispy dosa.

Shakshuka (Veg D)

Poached eggs in spicy tomato harra sauce, finished with tatbelah and topped with shankleesh cheese.

Sesame-crusted avocado addict (Veg G N E)

Poached eggs nestled in sesame-crusted avocado, served on a bed of crispy potato strands.

Eggs any style (Veg E)

Your choice of scrambled, poached, or boiled eggs — served with toast.

HEALTHY CHOICES

Homemade granola (G D N)

Toasted oats, nuts, and dried fruit — served with yogurt, milk, or almond milk.

Pancakes (Veg)

Fluffy pancakes topped with maple syrup and seasonal fruit.

Flat white omelette (Veg D E)

Light egg white omelette, protein-rich and fluffy.

Seasonal fruit salad (Veg)

A vibrant medley of fresh seasonal fruits.

Chia almond pudding (Veg DF N)

Creamy chia soaked in almond milk, topped with fruit and almonds.

Açaí super bowl (Veg GF)

Açaí smoothie bowl with granola, fresh fruit, and honey drizzle.

Smoked salmon bagel (G D F)

Toasted bagel with cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, capers, and red onion.

Perched on the top of the dune, our open-air bar features spectacular views of the desert where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset. Enjoy alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages including cocktails, wines and appetizers in a casual-chic desert setting
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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

The Sky Safari

Join our resident guide for a mesmerizing stargazing experience in the heart of the desert. Using a professional telescope, explore constellations, planets, and deep sky objects far beyond the city lights and learn fascinating insights about the night sky above Dubai.

What You’ll Discover:

  • Navigation using the stars
  • Learn about the origins of astronomy
  • Clusters of stars and planets
  • Unique stories written in the desert sky
  • …and anything else you’re curious about

“The stargazing experience was magical, peaceful, educational, and unlike anything in the city.”

Stories from Our Guests

Milan B
Amazing experience ! Best place to visit on desert location , and many more activities to do .beauty full luxurious Nest for stay .
Mark F
Beautiful place in the desert of Dubai. Nice Arabian traditional entertainment and dinner at sunset. But definetly also stay there for the night at "The Nest". It was a lovely experience to spend the night there at the beautiful bungalows, build into the sand. Nothing was missing. In the early morning at sunrise, you can make a trip in a hot air balloon and have breakfast in the desert afterwards. Mr. Jobi was a great and lovely host to us. Thank you very much to him.
Hannah R
Such a beautiful and magical encounter staying at the Nest suite and dining at Sonara Camp. From the breahtaking view to the amazing hospitality by the staffs at both sites. The food served was also *chef's kiss* It was worth every dollars paid and everyone should experience this when they come to Dubai. A definite return!

Essential Information

Location & Access 

📍Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
🚘 40 minutes from Downtown Dubai
✈️ 45 minutes from Dubai Airport

What to Bring  

  • Light layers for evening temperature drops
  • Comfortable walking shoes for desert activities
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
  • Camera for capturing memories
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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of stay can I expect at The Nest by Nara?

A private, eco-luxury escape: 14 exclusive dune-shaped “nests” hidden in the desert landscape. Each offers a king-size bed, ensuite bathroom, private terrace, and stunning sunrise or starlit views , a serene sanctuary for couples, families, or anyone seeking desert tranquillity.

Sonara Camp is a luxurious desert dining and entertainment experience – think sunset views, live fire shows, fine cuisine, and social atmosphere.

The Nest is your private overnight haven, secluded, silent, and deeply serene.

And yes! the best part? You can enjoy both.

Many guests spend the evening at Sonara Camp for sunset, dinner and entertainment, then retreat to their Nest under the stars for a peaceful overnight stay.

Each Nest includes a king-size bed (with optional extra bed for two children), ensuite bathroom, luxury linens, climate control, WiFi, private terrace, minibar, fire pit, and premium bath amenities , blending modern comfort with authentic desert charm.

Absolutely. You can add stargazing with an astronomer, desert cinema, hot air balloon, buggy rides, guided desert hikes, private chauffeur transfers, private dining, or tailor-made romantic setups.

Simply book online. As we have only 14 nests, availability is limited, we recommend booking well in advance, especially for weekends and peak season.

Have more questions? Contact our team

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