A dinner you will not find in a restaurant
A Private Desert Setup is a quiet, personal evening in the dunes. Instead of joining a camp with other guests, you are taken by private 4x4 to a secluded spot where a table has been laid just for your group, with carpets, cushions, lanterns and soft lighting around it.
Most guests choose it for a reason: a proposal, an anniversary, a birthday, a honeymoon or simply a long-overdue evening together. A dedicated host looks after you for the whole night, serves dinner at your pace and steps away when you want privacy.
The experience follows the desert's own rhythm. You arrive in golden-hour light, watch the sun go down from the sand, then settle into a candlelit dinner while the temperature drops and the stars come out. The dunes near Dubai are dark enough for stargazing, especially in the cooler months.
Highlights of the Private Desert Setup
What makes the evening feel personal.
Your own dune-top table
A reserved spot with a low table, floor cushions, carpets and lanterns, set up before you arrive.
Private 4x4 transfer
A driver for your group only, with a scenic route and an optional gentle dune drive on the way.
Candlelit BBQ dinner
Grilled meats, fresh salads, sides and dessert served at your table. Vegetarian options on request.
Golden-hour photo stop
Time on the sand at sunset for photographs, with a photographer available as an add-on.
Stargazing
After dinner the lights are kept low so you can look at the night sky from your cushions.
Celebration styling
Choose proposal, anniversary or birthday styling, with a cake and flowers if you like.
Your evening, step by step
Timings move a little with the season and sunset time. Your host confirms the plan before the day.
- From 3:30 PM
Private pickup
Your driver collects you from your hotel or home at the time agreed. No other guests are picked up.
- About 4:30 PM
Drive to the dunes
Travel in an air-conditioned 4x4 with water on board. A short dune drive is available if you want it.
- 5:15 PM
Sunset welcome
Arabic coffee, dates and sweets on the sand while the light turns gold. This is the best time for photographs.
- 6:15 PM
Reveal of your setup
Walk to your table, which is lit and decorated. For proposals, the team stays out of sight until the moment.
- 6:45 PM
Candlelit dinner
Dinner is served in courses at your own pace by your personal host.
- 8:00 PM
Stargazing and dessert
Cake, tea and time to relax under the stars. Add a campfire in the cooler months.
- 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Private drop-off
Return to your hotel or home when you are ready.
What’s included
Included
- Private 4x4 with driver, hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private dune site reserved for your group
- Decorated table with carpets, cushions and lanterns
- Arabic coffee, dates and sweets on arrival
- BBQ dinner served by a personal host
- Soft drinks, juice, tea, coffee and water
- Sunset photo stop and stargazing
- Basic occasion styling (proposal, anniversary or birthday)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Professional photographer or drone shoot (add-on)
- Premium flowers, balloons and custom signs (add-on)
- Live music or violin (on request)
- Tips for staff
Packages and prices
Pick the option that fits your group. Prices are in UAE dirhams (AED).
Romantic Dinner for Two
A private table for two with lanterns, BBQ dinner and a private 4x4.
Extra guest: on request
Book this optionProposal and Celebration
Full styling for a proposal or anniversary, with a cake, flowers and a discreet team.
Photographer available as an add-on
Book this optionPrivate Group Setup
A larger table for up to 4 guests, ideal for birthdays and small celebrations.
Larger groups: ask for a camp
Book this optionStarting prices for standard dates. Peak season, public holidays and special events can change the final price, which we confirm before you pay.
How it compares
A quick look at how this option differs from similar experiences.
| Private Desert Setup | Private Camp | VIP Safari | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Proposals, couples | Groups and families | Shared VIP night |
| Group size | 2 to 4 | 6 and above | Any |
| Privacy | Fully private | Private camp area | Reserved lounge |
| Live shows | No | Optional | Yes |
| From | AED 1,200 | AED 2,200 | AED 290 pp |
Good to know before you book
Book early
Dates for proposals and holidays fill up. Book 3 to 5 days ahead, or a week or more for weekends in peak season.
Best season
October to April is the most comfortable. In summer we move the setup later and keep the vehicle air-conditioned.
What to wear
Smart casual. Closed shoes are easier on sand, and a light jacket helps after sunset in winter.
Weather
Strong wind or dust can change the setup. We will offer a new date or a shaded alternative.
