Luxury Desert Camping in Sharjah:
A Night with Magic Camps
Deep in the deserts of Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where the only sound is the wind sculpting the dunes, you’ll find the eco-friendly canvas tents of Magic Camps. Wanderlux editor Hannah Dace recently spent a night luxury camping in the Sharjah desert, experiencing first-hand what makes these beautifully curated desert camps so special.
Eco-Luxury Desert Camping Inspired by Bedouin Traditions
Inspired by the traditions of Arabia’s Bedouin nomads, Magic Camps embrace a sense of romance, freedom and connection to the land. While the tents are crafted using locally inspired design and eco-conscious materials, the experience itself is anything but basic. Inside, expect cloud-like beds, private bathrooms and thoughtful creature comforts, from cosy blankets and musky candles to plush slippers and soft robes.
Each tent features a private shower space using Indian terracotta jars of hot and cold water, paired with organic toiletries, while lantern-lit pathways guide you gently through the camp as the sun slips below the dunes.
The Majlis: The Heart of the Magic Camps Experience
At the centre of every Magic Camps setup is the Majlis tent, a traditional communal space designed for gathering, resting and storytelling. Made from organic tentickle and styled with natural materials such as wood, bamboo, canvas, jute and cotton, it’s a space that invites you to slow down.
Sink into Berber rugs and rattan chairs, escape the midday heat with a bowl of fudgy dates, or share stories with fellow travellers as the desert light softens around you.
A Private Desert Sundowner in Sharjah
As evening approaches, guests are led just beyond the crest of a dune to a private sundowner spot. Here, Berber rugs and Moroccan-inspired pouffes surround a low table laid with juices, olives and crackers. As the sun melts into the horizon, the sky shifts through soft ombré tones, a reminder of just how vast and quietly powerful the desert can be.
“If dining under a canopy of stars with your closest friends and a plate of Arabic mezze is up your street, then we’re confident that you’d love Magic Camps. Sustainable, environmentally-friendly camps tailored to you in Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.”
-Hannah Dace, Wanderlux Editor
Dining Under the Stars: An Arabic Feast
Dinner back at camp is an experience in itself. Expect an abundant Arabic feast beginning with mezze, hummus, tabouleh, flatbreads and salads, followed by meats, fish and vegetables grilled over the BBQ by your personal chef.
Dessert is traditionally Arabic and custard-like, served beneath a canopy of stars before guests move to the softly glowing bonfire, framed by chairs layered with blankets.
Designed with romance and intention in mind, Magic Camps offer a truly luxurious desert camping experience without excess. You’ll come away remembering the star-filled skies, shared meals and quiet moments just as much as the comforts.
The desert has a way of reminding you how small you are, and how important it is to tread lightly.
Sustainable Luxury Camping in the UAE Desert
Sustainability is at the heart of Magic Camps. Each camp is temporary and leaves no trace on the land, with teams meticulously restoring the desert to its original state. Plastic is avoided, toiletries are organic and energy is solar-powered.
Electricity is available for a few hours in the evening before giving way to candlelight, lanterns and torches, an unexpectedly grounding return to simplicity.
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