In anticipation of the reopening of Dubai’s quintessential desert resort Bab Al Shams, Al Hadheerah returns this winter with a multi-sensory dining and live entertainment experience rooted in storied and traditional Arabic culture. The reimagined offering takes you back to the Bedouin settings with stellar dining and theatrical experiences under Dubai’s starry night sky.
Set between the glistening sand dunes of the Arabian desert, Al Hadheerah takes guests on a journey through the distinctive and diverse flavours of the Middle East. Guests can meander through history in a colourful souk experience featuring handmade carpets, exotic perfumes, sand art and camel wool pashminas whilst a spectacular display of dancers, musicians, falconers, and camel riders brings the soul of Arabian heritage alive. Aromatic live cooking stations set the scene for a night of vibrant entertainment as part of an authentic and elevated Arabian desert experience.
With a focus on championing local producers and responsibly sourcing ingredients, Al Hadheerah’s menu includes traditional favourites for every palate. A wide selection of signature hot and cold mezze is served to start, including a variety of specialty breads and salads made from the freshest ingredients and local produce. Guests can pass by various live cooking stations for their made-to-order dishes, from flame-grilled seafood to seasoned kebabs and tender lamb ‘Ouzi’ cooked traditionally under the desert. For a sweet ending, the dessert section will entice gourmands with decadent options, including Umm Ali, Kunafa with Cheese and Arabic Mixed Baklava. Post-dinner, guests can lay back and enjoy an evening full of conversations beneath the starry night sky with a selection of Arabic teas and signature shisha blends.
Al Hadheerah Desert Experience
The authentic Arabian desert experience at Al Hadheerah is priced at AED399 per person for adults and 200 for kids from Sunday to Thursday, and AED499 for adults and 250 for kids on Friday and Saturday, and Public Holidays with complimentary dining for children aged 3 years and below, and includes:
- Desert dining and entertainment spectacular under the stars
- Colourful souk experience featuring handmade carpets, exotic custom-made perfumes, sand art & camel wool pashminas
- Aromatic live cooking stations to set a vibrant scene
- Traditional cuisines from diverse Middle Eastern cultures
- Spectacular entertainment including live Arabic musicians, belly dancing, tanoura show, falconry display & more
- Camel rides
- Henna painting
- Cigars and extensive shisha menu (charged separately)
To celebrate the New Year, Al Hadheerah is hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner on the 31st of December with exciting packages available for guests to choose from. Guests will be treated to an array of spectacular entertainment at the grand gala including resident DJs, a live band, dance performances alongside an abundantly sumptuous buffet spread of international delicacies with live counters. An extravagant fireworks display will usher in the coming year, giving the guests the chance to raise a toast to a year filled with promises and anticipation.
New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Packages:
- Emerald – AED 2,500 per person
- Diamond – AED 2,200 per person
- Ruby – AED 1,900 per person
Inclusive of premium beverages, excluding Champagne
Children’s Pricing:
- Age 9 to 17 – AED 900 per child
- Age 5 to 8 – AED 450 per child
- Below age 5 – Complimentary dining
*Prior reservations and advanced payment required