The Nest by Nara
14 exclusive desert sanctuaries where luxury meets wilderness in Dubai’s most intimate eco-lodge experience
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)
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
Sonara + Nest Experience
MOST Popular
Sonara + Nest Experience
The ultimate desert escape
From AED 2,650
per Nest (2 guests)
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)
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)
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
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
🌿 The Nest Features
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- 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.
Celebrating Something Special?
Our concierge can arrange personalised surprises.
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
Sunset Appetizers
(Non-Vegetarian)
CANAPES
Mini Éclair with Mandarin-infused Lemon Chicken
A delicate éclair filled with lemon-marinated chicken and a hint of mandarin
Panipuri Stuffed with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo Salsa
Crispy puris filled with creamy guacamole and refreshing pico de gallo salsa
Mini wagyu burger
Mini kofta-style Wagyu burger in a brioche bun with piperade-style bell peppers
Tuna melt Escabeche Mini Toast
Mini toast topped with tuna melt, escabeche vegetables, and pink peppercorn
Watermelon with herbal ricotta and balsamic reduction
Dehydrated olive, sage, basil, marjoram, chive
PIZZA
Margherita classico
Classic basil pesto, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Cacio e pepe with zucchini and burrata
Roman-style cheese and black pepper with shaved zucchini and burrata
Pepperoni Diavola
Topped with beef pepperoni, chilli-infused oil, and caramelized onion
Vegetarian
Sunset Appetizers
(Vegetarian)
Guacamole & pico de gallo panipuri
Crispy pani puris filled with creamy guacamole topped with refreshing pico de gallo
Tomato tart pissaladière
A delicate tart topped with caramelized onions, ripe tomatoes, and black olives
Margherita pizza
Mini pizzas adorned with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil
Cacio e Pepe zucchini pizza
Mini pizza featuring a classic Roman combination of cheese and black pepper and shaved zucchini slices
Signature Dinner
Starters
Green pea soup
A chilled velouté of green peas, bell pepper, and cucumber, garnished served with gram crackers infused with cumin seeds and sea salt.
Pink hummus
A vibrant medley of chickpeas, tahini, beetroot, lemon juice, and olive oil— fresh, bright, and evocative of summer.
Tomato flatbread
Crispy flatbread layered with tomato coulis, fresh and confit tomatoes, caramelized shallots, pine nuts, and Emirati Chamee cheese.
Chicken Caesar salad
Chargrilled chicken served on baby sucrine lettuce with parmesan-yogurt dressing, capers, and charcoal brioche croutons
Local fish salad
Fresh daily catch delicately marinated and served with lemon tahini tarator sauce, green sea asparagus, and smoked eggplant caviar.
Main Course
Black Angus beef tagliata
Firewood-grilled Black Angus beef, oyster blade, tender and flavorful, served with a rich jus for depth and balance.
Kataifi-crisped Fujairah shrimp
Crispy kataifi-wrapped shrimp infused with mandarin oil and smoked paprika.
Firewood-grilled chicken skewer
Juicy chicken marinated in lemon yogurt, grilled over firewood for a smoky, succulent finish.
Sides
Orzo pasta cacio e pepe
Orzo pasta tossed with braised baby marrow and caramelized shallots, finished with pecorino Romano, sumac, and wild za’atar crumble.
Middle Eastern saffron rice
Fragrant basmati rice infused with cardamom and star anise, topped with dried baby cranberries and blueberry petals.
Herbed crushed potatoes
Rustic crushed potatoes blended with olive oil and delicately seasoned with chervil, chimichurri, chive, and coriander
Dessert
Red berries mille-feuille
Delicate puff pastry layered with vanilla cream and fresh red berries, accompanied by a refreshing raspberry sorbet.
Beverage
Vegetarian
Starters
Green pea soup
A chilled velouté of green peas, bell pepper, and cucumber, garnished served with gram crackers infused with cumin seeds and sea salt.
Pink hummus
A vibrant blend of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, beet and lemon juice, capturing the essence of summer in every bite.
Tomato flatbread
Crispy flatbread layered with tomato coulis, fresh and confit tomatoes, caramelized shallots, pine nuts, and Emirati Chamee cheese.
Signature Caesar salad
Baby sucrine lettuce, draped in a velvety parmesan-yogurt dressing, garnished with capers, charcoal brioche croutons.
Smoked eggplant caviar
Marinated with tahini, pomegranate and crispy onion.
Main Course
Firewood-grilled seasonal vegetable skewer
A selection of locally sourced seasonal vegetables, grilled over an open fire for a smoky, sweet flavour.
Moroccan artichoke & spring pea tajine with lemon-Mandarin essence
A fragrant tajine featuring artichokes, mandarin oranges, lemon confit, green olives, baby potatoes and green peas.
Sides
Orzo pasta cacio e pepe
Orzo pasta with baby marrow and caramelized shallots tossed with pecorino Romano cheese, topped with sumac and wild za’atar crumble.
Middle Eastern saffron rice
Aromatic basmati rice infused with cardamom and star anise, cooked in olive oil, and topped with dried cranberries and blueberry flowers.
Herbed crushed potatoes
Rustic crushed potatoes blended with olive oil and delicately seasoned with chervil, chimichurri, chive, and coriander.
Dessert
Red berries mille-feuille
Delicate puff pastry layered with vanilla cream and fresh red berries, accompanied by a refreshing raspberry sorbet.
Vegan
Starters
Green pea soup
Chilled velouté with bell pepper and cucumber, cumin lavash crisps
Pink hummus
Chickpeas, tahini, beetroot and lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Tomato flatbread
Crispy flatbread with tomato coulis, confit tomato, caramelized shallots, pine nuts
Signature Caesar salad
Baby sucrine lettuce, hummus-mustard dressing, capers
Smoked eggplant caviar
Tahini, pomegranate, crispy onion
Main Course
Firewood-grilled seasonal vegetable
Locally sourced vegetables, open-fire grilled, smoky finish
Moroccan artichoke and spring pea tajine
Artichoke, lemon confit, mandarin, green olives, baby potatoes, green peas
Sides
Orzo pasta cacio e pepe style
Orzo, baby marrow, caramelized shallots, nutritional yeast, miso, sumac, lemon
Middle Eastern saffron rice
Basmati rice with cardamom and star anise, dried cranberries, edible flowers
Herbed crushed potatoes
Crushed potato with olive oil, chervil, chimichurri, chive and coriander
Dessert
Red berries mille-feuille
Filo pastry, plant-based vanilla cream, red berries, raspberry sorbet
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
Essential Information
Location & Access
What to Bring
- Light layers for evening temperature drops
- Comfortable walking shoes for desert activities
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
- Camera for capturing memories
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.
What is the difference between The Nest and Sonara Camp? Can I experience both?
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.
What’s included in a Nest accommodation?
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.
Are there special experiences or add-ons?
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.
How do I book, and when should I plan ahead?
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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