While we welcome leisure guests to our campsite on weekends, these past few weeks and the weeks ahead have been dedicated to something especially close to our hearts: hosting school residential groups in the desert. We recently welcomed the students of Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) for their residential, and it was a truly rewarding camp, combining learning with play in one of the most powerful classrooms there is: nature itself. Across the programme, students took

The UAE grew from the desert. What better way to celebrate than by going back to the country’s roots, with a true escape to nature? As the UAE’s 54th National Day approaches, many of us pause to reflect on what it truly means to call the UAE home. For all the remarkable progress we see today, the country’s story began long before its skyline took shape. It began in the desert, in the quiet resilience of Bedouin life, in the traditions shaped by the land, in the sense of belon

Learn why Sand Sherpa prioritises conservation over thrills in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve When it comes to exploring the natural wilderness of the UAE, many immediately think of thrilling dune bashing adventures. At Sand Sherpa, however, our approach is very different. Operating within Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), the first national park in the UAE, we are privileged to experience the desert’s beauty in its most naturally pristine state. This protected wil

Trade the chaos for calm and the noise for nature this New Year's Eve Escape the hustle and bustle and welcome in the New Year on the edge of the Rub Al Khali, in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, with Sand Sherpa as your guide. Sand Sherpa offers a complete contrast to the city lights and frenetic celebrations, inviting you to enjoy the New Year in the wilderness area of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, immersed in the beauty and tranquillity of the UAE’s first nation

Experience a family getaway in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve We’re excited to introduce Nomad Camp, our brand-new family experience at Sand Sherpa. Nestled within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), this new camping set-up offers an immersive desert experience designed to help parents and children reconnect with nature and each other. Our Nomad Camp features traditional Bedouin-style tents equipped with modern comforts and easy access to the main dining area

Planning an Overnight Adventure This Winter? Here Are Our Top Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Desert Camp in the UAE As we head into the cooler months, the desert becomes one of the most inviting destinations in the UAE. With cooler temperatures, clear skies, and golden dunes stretching into the horizon, it’s the perfect time to experience the magic of desert camping. While the adventure is deeply rewarding, any desert camping trip requires thoughtful preparation to make th