Welcome to The magic of Sonara Camp Al Wadi
Home to a refined dining and entertainment experience located in the stunning Al Wadi nature reserve of Ras Al Khaimah. The Al Wadi nature reserve is home to numerous wildlife species including the Arabian Oryx, Sand and Arabian Gazelles and the Arabian Red Fox.
Choose your 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.
The Culinary Journey
Our award winning resident Chef Franck Sanna has created a fusion Mediterranean menu using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and innovative cooking methods. A unique and sophisticated 3 course sharing menu.
Fatayer Spinach
Savory pastries filled with a zesty spinach, onions,
and sumac, baked to a crisp, flaky finish
Falafel
A traditional Middle Eastern delight made from ground
chickpeas and herbs, served with a tangy tahini sauce
Manakeesh muhammara
Flatbread topped with tangy red pepper and walnut paste
Manakeesh zaatar
Traditional flatbread generously sprinkled with a blend of
thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac, baked to a crispy texture
Rakakat
Crispy filo cheese roll stuffed with herbs
Starters
Fattoush salad
Wild zaatar herbs & vegetable salad with pomegranate molasses & lemon dressing topped with crunchy sumac croutons
Green lentil & celery salad
Green lentils, crisp celery with tangy pomegranate dressing
Tabbouleh salad
A zesty salad with fresh herbs, quinoa & tomatoes
Stuffed vine leaf roll
Rolled vine leaves with rice & herb filling
Chef’s hummus
Chickpea puree with tahini topped with pine seeds
Baba ghanoush
Smoked eggplant caviar topped with pomegranate
Assorted bread basket
Assorted pickled vegetables
Main Course
“Signature Madfoon” lamb
7-hour slow-cooked lamb with yemeni spices
Chargrilled kefir chicken tawook
Chargrilled chicken marinated in spices & kefir
Beef kofta
Succulent minced beef kebab
Sides
Grilled vegetables with sumac & olive oil
Grilled vegetables with sumac & olive oil
Potato harra with garlic & coriander
Crispy, spiced potatoes roasted with garlic & coriander
Mujadara rice with crispy onions
Rice cooked with lentils topped with crispy onions
Desserts
Rose & orange blossom mohalabiah pudding
Traditional Middle Eastern pudding infused with rose & orange blossom
Fruit platter
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
Starters
Fattoush salad
Wild zaatar herbs & vegetable salad with pomegranate molasses & lemon dressing
topped with crunchy sumac croutons
Green lentil & celery salad
Green lentils, crisp celery with tangy pomegranate dressing
Tabbouleh salad
A zesty salad with fresh herbs, quinoa & tomatoes
Stuffed vine leaf roll
Rolled vine leaves with rice & herb filling
Chef’s hummus
Chickpea puree with tahini topped with pine seeds
Baba ghanoush
Smoked eggplant caviar topped with pomegranate
Assorted bread basket
Assorted pickled vegetables
Main Course
Lemon Artichoke tajine
Artichoke, baby potato, onion, olive, and lemon comfit tajine
topped with coriander and parsley
Freekeh mushroom risotto
Creamy mushroom risotto made with parmesan cheese
& local mushrooms
Sides
Grilled vegetables with sumac & olive oil
Fresh fire grilled vegetables topped with tart sumac & olive oil
Potato harra with garlic & coriander
Crispy, spiced potatoes roasted with garlic & coriander
Mujadara rice with crispy onions
Rice cooked with lentils topped with crispy onions
Desserts
Rose & orange blossom mohalabiah pudding
Traditional Middle Eastern pudding infused with rose & orange blossom
Fruit platter
Kids
Enjoy your evening while the kids are entertained at Sonara Kids. They can participate in volleyball, soft archery and watch a movie under the stars.
Kids Menu
- Chicken taouk marinated in yogurt & spices
- Potato croquettes
- Corn on the cob
- Pomodoro Napolitana tomato pasta
- Hummus, vegetable sticks & tomatoes
- Assorted mignardises
Arriving at the Camp
Drive yourself
to the Ritz Carlton gate
Drive yourself to the Ritz Carlton Al Wadi, RAK.
A 60 minute drive from Dubai, drive into the main gate of the hotel and you will see the Sonara parking on the left.
You will be met by our team at your pre-reserved time.
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
Once you arrive at the reception lounge of Ritz Carlton:
You will be transferred by golf-cart to the camp.
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