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THE MAGIC OF SONARA CAMP

Sonara is home to a unique restaurant in the heart of the Arabian Desert. Our authentic camp is eco-friendly and sustainable with a core belief in sourcing ethical products and material. We use solar energy and have a zero-waste policy. With activities and entertainment for every age, get ready for an unforgettable journey to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

Choose your Experience

Sunset

The Sunset Experience

Enjoy the sunset at Sonara Camp’s Lounge from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

Sandboarding, camel ride, hawk show, soft archery, music.

Sunset drinks and finger food

  • From AED 380 per Adult
  • AED 120 per Child
  • *High Season prices vary
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The Sunset Experience
Sunset and Dinner

The Sunset and Dinner Experience

Enjoy the Sunset and Dinner at Sonara Camp’s from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

Sunset drinks and finger food

Sandboarding, camel rides, hawk show, soft archery, music.

3 course sharing dinner at lower camp restaurant.

Live entertainment

Fire show

  • From AED 690 per Adult
  • AED 280 per Child
  • *High Season prices vary
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The Sunset and Dinner Experience
Sunset and Dinner

The Experience with Chauffeur

Private Chauffeur in a luxurious 4WD car (up to 6 guests)

Transport to and from the city.

Private Safari & thrilling Dune bashing experience.

Sunset drinks and appetizers.

Sandboarding, camel rides, hawk show, soft archery, music.

3 course sharing dinner at Sonara lower camp restaurant.

Live entertainment.

Fire show.

  • From AED 2730 per couple
  • Additional: AED 690 per Adult
  • Additional: AED 280 per Child
  • *High Season prices vary
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The Experience with Chauffeur

The Overnight Experience

Experience Sunset and Dinner at Sonara then Overnight and Breakfast at the Nest.

Check-in at The Nest by Sonara as of 5:00pm followed by shuttle to Sonara Camp.

Sunset drinks and finger food at Sonara Camp sunset lounge.

Sandboarding, Camel rides, Falcon show, Soft archery, music.

3 course sharing dinner at Sonara lower camp restaurant.

Live entertainment and Sonara signature Fire show.

After dinner…

Return shuttle to The Nest by Sonara Camp.

Overnight at the Nest.

Breakfast served as of 6:00am at our lounge area.

  • From AED 2,650 per Nest
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The Overnight Experience

The Entertainment

We design every evening at Sonara to be unique and love to add elements of surprise to your experience.

Just relax and let us entertain you.

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The Culinary Journey

Our award winning resident chef has created a fusion Mediterranean menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative cooking methods. A unique and sophisticated 3 course sharing menu.

Appetizers

  • Guacamole & pico de gallo panipuri
  • Escabeche tuna mini tacos
  • Smoked salmon blinis, lemon sour cream
  • Margherita & buratta firewood pizzetas
  • Beef cecina & rucola firewood pizzetas
Download the Menu

Starters

  • Pumpkin soup with hazelnut oil & cheese croutons
  • Edamame & Spiced Labneh Topped with Toasted Bread Chips
  • Green Lentil & roasted Celery salad
  • Oven baked Meat balls in carved potato nest with jus
  • Mushroom tartelette

Main Course

  • Soy glazed Grilled Beef skewer
  • Nile perch filet with Capers & lemon sauce
  • ”Signature Madfoon” 7 hour Slow Cooked lamb with Yemeni Spices
  • Veal blanquette with cream & mushroom sauce, baby heirloom carrots

Sides

  • Ratatouille Provençale Vegetables
  • Olive oil crushed Coriander potatoes
  • Green Freekeh with Chermoula herbs & local mushroom
  • Oriental rice & Crispy Onion

Desserts

  • Apple Tatin tart & Chantilly
  • Chocolate moelleux with Praline hazelnut heart
Download the Menu

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

Download the Menu

The Culinary Journey

Our award winning resident chef has created a fusion Mediterranean menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative cooking methods. A unique and sophisticated 3 course sharing menu.

Canapés

  • Wonton peking duck & hoisin sauce
  • Buckwheat blinis & Smoked salmon
  • Margherita & buratta firewood pizzetas
  • Beef cecina & rucola firewood pizzetas
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Starters

Gazpacho with papad toast
Cold tomato & cucumber soup topped with Indian sourdough crackers

Tropical coconut ceviche
Local fish filet marinated in coconut milk and
fresh herbs with vegetable escabeche

Pink hummus
Colourful and flavourful dip made with tahini, chickpeas,
olive oil, beetroot and lemon juice

Baba ghanoush
Bell pepper & smoked aubergine dip with sumac crusted crouton

Chicken paillard caesar salad
Grilled chicken salad with baby sucrine lettuce topped with parmesan, capers,
charcoal brioche croutons and anchovy yogurt dressing

Bell pepper & feta salad
Bell peppers with Taiglaches olives, pickled onion, oregano, feta cheese,
balsamic glaze and pine seeds

Main Course

Herb crusted lamb rack
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary, thyme & mustard crust served with jus

Black angus beef tagliata
Firewood grilled black angus oyster blade
with demi-glazed sauce and chimichurri

Sides

Grilled vegetables
Perfectly grilled zucchini, eggplant, pepper and cauliflower seasoned
with tangy chimichurri sauce.

Vegetable primavera risotto D Veg
Creamy rice dish made with edamame, peas, asparagus,
Parmesan cheese and pesto

Potato and gherkin salad
Tangy potato salad made with chopped pickles, red onion,
fresh dill & creamy Dijon mustard dressing

Desserts

Hazelnut dacquoise
Chocolate crémeux with mascarpone chantilly & raspberries sorbet

Assorted mignardises
Served with seasonal fresh fruits

Download the Menu

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

Download the Menu

Kids

Enjoy your evening while the kids are entertained at Sonara. They can participate in volleyball, soft archery and watch a movie under the stars.

Camel Riding
Movie under the Stars
Volleyball
Soft Archery

Kids Menu

  • Mini pizzas
  • Chicken tenders
  • Potato croquettes
  • Baked Breaded cod fish
  • Macaroni napolitana
  • Mini wagyu beef slider
  • Corn on the cob
  • Vegetables crudités
  • Carrot salad with apple dressing
  • Hummus & tortilla chips
  • Ice cream pops
  • Marshmallows & Smores on the fire pit

Arriving at the Camp

Drive yourself to the DDCR gate

The gate is located off the Al Margham exit, Al Ain Road. Turn
left over the bridge, drive for 5 minutes and the signed
entrance to the DDCR is located on the right.

You will be met by our team at your pre-reserved time.

Locate Sonara Camp

Private chauffeur service from the city to the gate of the desert

Choose our private chauffeur service to pick you up from your home or Hotel to take you to the gate at an additional cost.

The driver will be available all evening and will drive you back home or Hotel.

Shuttling service

When making your booking online select your choice of shuttle from the gate of the DDCR to the camp

A soft desert dune drive by Landcruiser (10 minutes, complimentary)

Or a camel ride (25 minutes, 2 guests per camel, additional charge).

For More Adventure

Choose exciting experiences to add more magic to your journey: Dune Bashing, Dune Buggy, Horse Riding, Nature walk, Camel Ride (refer to the prices in the booking form)

Dune Bashing
Dune Buggy Drive
Horse Ride
Camel Ride
Nature Tour

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