Celebrate New Year's Eve with Sand Sherpa

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 national park.

Guests begin the evening with a scenic wildlife drive in ex-military vehicles, spotting gazelles, Arabian oryx and migratory birds, while Sand Sherpa guides share insights into the desert’s flora and fauna. Accommodation options include private ex-military trailers nestled among the dunes or Bedouin-style Nomad Tents for those who prefer a more social setting.

The evening features sunset refreshments and a campfire dinner showcasing Sand Sherpa’s signature mixed grill menu. As midnight approaches, guests can choose to gather around a festive bonfire to ring in 2026 under the stars, or celebrate in privacy at their own camping location. 

The experience continues the following morning with bird song as the first alarm clock of 2026, followed by a hawk walk or a sunrise desert trek, offering the perfect start to the new year in nature. Book your spot now.