Amar Luxury Desert Lodge
Unplug at a green oasis in the dunes.
Escape from the high-rise hustle of the city and indulge your Bedouin escapist fantasies with a night under the stars at Amar Luxury Desert Lodge. The boutique offering from the Magic Travels group has only 10 deluxe ensuite tents, providing an intimate, off-grid retreat powered entirely by solar energy. “This is a unique experience,” says general manager Alain Kharrat. “We searched for months to find these particular high dunes and we have ensured that everything that we do will not damage the natural environment.” That extends to each lodge being supported by a metal structure without concrete foundations. After a cinematic jeep ride through the dunes from the main road to the camp, you are greeted with Arabic coffee before choosing from a selection of curated experiences including sunrise balloon rides, sandboarding, camel treks and chef-designed dinners under the stars. Evenings often end around the firepit and under the moon that gave the lodge its Arabic name.
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Natural habitat
Far from deserted, Abu Dhabi’s dunes contain a diverse ecosystem, home to ghaf trees, desert eagle owls and more.
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