Beyond Desert at Nara
Space to explore a different perspective.
The story of the UAE began in the desert. Leave the city behind for the protected Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and experience Emirati heritage, culture and history first-hand, with the four of us beside you. Watch the sun turn the dunes gold, take part in the traditions of falconry and the camel, then dine under the stars as live shows unfold around you. Our most complete experience, and the one guests remember longest.
Moment by moment
What happens, from the day you book to the day your Report arrives.
Your guests, your project
A short private form tells us about your project and who is joining.
Your chauffeur collects you
A 40-minute drive from the city to the reserve.
Sunset Lounge
Cocktails or mocktails, canapés on a dune, and the conversation begins.
The desert, first-hand
Sandboarding, a camel ride, soft archery, wildlife spotting and an interactive falcon show.
The Desert Restaurant
A 3-course Mediterranean–Middle Eastern sharing menu from Nara’s award-winning chef, with Sonara live shows and a children’s cinema for families.
Your chauffeur takes you back
Your Report
Arrives by 9 PM.
Everything is taken care of
- Private chauffeur, there and back
- A private table
- Sunset drinks and canapés
- Desert activities
- A 3-course sharing dinner
- Sonara live shows and the interactive hawk show
- Children’s cinema for families
- Soft drinks, water, tea and coffee
- All four hosts, and an advance review of your project
- Your Report within 24 hours
- One round of follow-up questions by email
- A local map of the UAE and a book by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to take home
- Additional alcohol beyond the signature sunset drinks Available at an additional charge.
- A light layer
- Comfortable shoes for sand
- Sun protection
- A camera
Leave the city behind and understand the country where it began, in the company of the four people who read what is being built today.
- The story of the UAE
- A map of the UAE to keep
- A book by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Your Report within 24 hours
Arrives within 24 hours as a private link and a PDF. It covers:
Four lenses, one conversation.
Every experience is hosted by all four of us.
Kudrat Ibragimov
REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTUAE real estate analyst and advisor to UHNWIs, backed by 8+ years of market experience.
Carina Fontes
ARCHITECTUREArchitect and entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience across the Middle East and Africa.
Shalise Basso
INTERIORSArchitect and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience across Europe and the Middle East.
Christopher Oscar Kato
LIFESTYLE AND LIVING IN THE UAELifestyle and relocation expert with over 10 years of experience in the Middle East, Asia and African region.
Before you book
Every booking is private: an individual, a couple or a family.
Full payment at booking, in USD, by card or Apple Pay. PAs and family offices can request a payment link.
A short private form tells us about your project. You or your assistant can complete it.
Bookings are not refundable. Cancel with at least 1 week notice and the amount becomes credit toward another date.
See “What to bring” above.
All times are UAE time (GST). We show your local time alongside when it differs.
