Dinner at Al Hadheerah, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort
An open-air desert restaurant with live grills, falconry and horsemanship — the upmarket alternative to a safari camp.
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About this experience
Al Hadheerah sits within the Bab Al Shams resort, an hour inland, and is built as a fort-style open-air restaurant around live cooking stations — whole lamb on spits, Arabic breads baked in front of you, grills and mezze across a large buffet.
The entertainment is the distinguishing part: falconry displays at dusk, Arabian horsemanship, tanoura dancers and live music, performed around the dining area rather than on a distant stage.
This is the considered alternative to a standard desert safari camp. There is no dune bashing and no quad bikes — you are driven straight there. The food is substantially better than safari-camp buffet standard and the setting is more atmospheric. It costs more, and for people who want the desert evening without being thrown around in a Land Cruiser first, that trade is usually worth it.
Highlights
- Open-air fort setting with live cooking stations
- Falconry, horsemanship and tanoura performances
- Considerably better food than a standard safari camp buffet
- No dune bashing — direct transfer to the resort
Know before you go
- Around an hour from Dubai; confirm whether transfers are included
- Evenings can be cool in winter — bring a layer
- Booking ahead is essential, particularly at weekends
- No dune bashing or quad biking; this is dining and entertainment only
- Smart casual dress is expected
Best for
Couples and anyone wanting the desert evening without dune bashing
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