Private Eco-Luxury Desert Stay in Dubai

The Nest by Nara

Escape the city and spend the night in one of only 14 private luxury nests hidden inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

⚡︎ Limited availability during peak season – Advance booking recommended
★ 4.9 Guest Reviews • Solar-powered & zero-waste • 40min from Downtown Dubai

Your 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 

Fourteen Suites,
Designed by Gianni Ranaulo

Each of the 14 Nests is a masterpiece of contemporary desert design by architect Gianni Ranaulo. Traditional Arabian hospitality meets modern luxury. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame endless desert vistas while ensuring complete privacy.

King-size Bed

Egyptian cotton linens + eco pillows. Sleeps 2 adults + 2 children under 12 (additional bed on request)

Ensuite Bathroom

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

Private Terrace & Fire Pit

Your personal viewing deck with outdoor seating and private pitfire for sunsets & stargazing

Climate Control & WiFi

Air conditioning + eco cooling system + WiFi

Welcome Drinks & Mini-bar

Welcome drinks + in-room mini-bar with complimentary water, coffee, tea & refreshments

Premium In-room Amenities

Ambient lighting, premium toiletries & all essential comforts

Book Your Desert Overnight Experience

Sonara + Nest Experience

MOST Popular

Sonara + Nest Experience

The ultimate desert escape

From AED 2,650

per Nest (2 guests)

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

Overnight desert stay in your private Nest
Private deck with fire pit
Premium in-suite amenities & minibar
Welcome drinks & sunset canapés at Sonara Camp
Range of desert adventures
Falcon encounter & desert experiences
Three-course dinner at Sonara Camp
Signature live entertainment & fire show
Exclusive Nest Lounge access
Sunrise breakfast in the desert
Morning desert experiences
Kids’ desert playground
✓ *Additional activities available upon request

Book Your Desert Overnight Experience

THE COMPLETE DESERT EXPERIENCE

One Evening, One Night

Enjoy the complete Sonara evening followed by a memorable overnight desert-stay at The Nest.

From AED 2,650

per Nest

Overnight desert stay in your private Nest
Private deck with fire pit
Premium in-suite amenities & minibar
Welcome drinks & sunset canapés at Sonara Camp
Range of desert adventures
Falcon encounter & desert experiences
Three-course dinner at Sonara Camp
Signature live entertainment & fire show
Exclusive Nest Lounge access
Sunrise breakfast in the desert
Morning desert experiences
Kids’ desert playground
✓ *Additional activities available upon request

Check-In at 4:00 PM and Check-out by 11:00 AM

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Features & Amenities

Your Experience

  • Exclusive setting within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
  • Sunset lounge with drinks & canapés overlooking the dunes
  • Sandboarding, camel rides & soft archery
  • Traditional falconry & interactive hawk show
  • Three-course Mediterranean-Middle Eastern dinner under the stars
  • Signature Sonara live entertainment & fire show
  • Kids’ cinema beneath the stars
  • Sunrise breakfast & morning desert experience
  • Eco-luxury design powered by solar energy

Your Nest

  • Private eco-luxury suite nestled into the dunes
  • King-size bed with Egyptian cotton linens
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic desert views
  • Private deck for sunset views & stargazing
  • Private fire pit
  • Ensuite bathroom with rainfall shower
  • L’Occitane bath amenities, robes & slippers
  • Minibar with water & refreshments
  • Climate control & eco cooling system
  • High-speed Wi-Fi & ambient lighting
  • Exclusive Nest Lounge access

Celebrating Something Special?

Our concierge can arrange personalised surprises.

AWARD-WINNING CULINARY JOURNEY

A Culinary Journey at Sonara Camp

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.

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

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

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

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.”

Essential Information

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

45 minutes from Dubai Airport

40 minutes from Downtown Dubai

Private Roundtrip Transfers Available

Shared Roundtrip Transfers Available

What to Bring  

  • Light layers for evening temperature drops
  • Comfortable walking shoes for desert activities
  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
  • Camera for capturing memories
Need Assistance?

Our concierge team is available to help with your booking and any additional information

Stories from Our Guests

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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.
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Milan B
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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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!

TAILOR YOUR DESERT ESCAPE

More Than an Overnight Stay

The Nest offers far more than luxury accommodation.

Guests can enjoy a collection of curated desert experiences at The Nest and Sonara Camp, including a range of adventurous and family-friendly activities, or personalised experiences designed exclusively for your stay:

  • Camel encounters
  • Sandboarding
  • Dune buggy adventures
  • Soft Archery
  • Outdoors cinema
  • Morning yoga
  • Guided sky safari 
  • Marshmallow roasting
  • … and much more.

Every activity takes place within the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Unforgettable moments immersed in one of the UAE’s most remarkable natural landscapes

Looking for something even more exclusive?

Our concierge can arrange bespoke experiences including private dining, proposals, celebrations, photography sessions, city tours, and personalised itineraries.

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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