FAQs

You can either drive to the gate of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve or book a private chauffeur through our site. Once at the gate, our fleet of 4×4 cars will drive you onto the camp- this is included in your package price.

Sonara Camp Dubai is located on the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, The Al Margham Exit off Al Ain Road.

Sonara Camp Al Wadi is located on the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi, RAK nature reserve. The camp can be reached by buggy from the hotel or a 5 minute walk.

40-45 minutes, depending on the city location.

50-60 minutes.

No.

Both camps are identical in structure, layout, menu, entertainment etc. The main difference is the location and the that in order to access the camp there is no need for a desert shuttle for the Al Wadi camp.

Nara offers private camps for private events. Should you wish to organize a private event, please email our team on info@nara.ae with your requirements and our experience creators will revert with a proposal.

The Sonara Camps are ‘sharing’ restaurant style.

No, in order to access the camps you must have a reservation, bookings are made online.

As of 4pm, depending on the season. The timings can be seen on the booking forms.

Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy the camp until 10.30pm.

Guests are welcome to stay and enjoy the camp until 10:30PM.

Shuttle to the camp, soft drinks, water, finger food, sunset lounge activities (sand boarding, soft archery, camel rides), sunset falcon show, live music.

Shuttle to the camp, soft drinks, water, finger food, sunset lounge activities (sand boarding, soft archery, camel rides), sunset falcon show, live music. Dinner at the main restaurant, live entertainment, fire show.

No, these can be ordered and paid for at the camp.

No, this must be reserved on our booking form at the time of the online booking. For any extra experiences guests are required to arrive at the venue 1 hour prior.

Yes, we offer short camel rides at the sunset lounge.

Yes, you can buy your pictures directly from the photographer.

7 minutes.

10 minutes.

The drive is very gentle, we do always recommend in case of pregnancy to alert the driver for extra attention.

Yes.

For a private lounge during sunset this is an extra option at an extra cost, that can be taken when making your online booking.

Yes, your booking will receive a private table.

Yes, any dietary requirements should be mentioned in the comments on the booking form.

No, as the camp is located within a nature reserve, it is strictly forbidden to bring animals onto the camp.

Yes, but the minimum age is at least 5 years old with and would need to be assisted by the parent.

Yes, 13 years old.

The camel shuttling replaces the 4×4 transfer from the DDCR Gate to Sonara Camp and is a 25-minute shuttle at a cost of AED300 per camel whereas for the short camel ride, it is a 4 minutes camel ride inside Sonara Camp and is part of your package.

2 guests.

No, however, you can choose our add-ons from the Experience Ideas and Other Ideas when booking.

It would depend on the season. During the high season, we would recommend bringing a jacket but during the low season, we would advise wearing light clothing.

1 hour.

Yes, please contact our reservation team via email at info@sonara.ae and provide your order number and what you would like to add at least 24 hours prior to your booking date.

No, but we offer private transfers under Private Chauffeurs on the booking form.

We charge the child rate and it includes the child menu.