Arabian Adventures - The Fort - Lisaili Desert Experience New Year's Eve (Self-Drive) Offline
Supplied by: Arabian Adventures
Ring in 2025 with fire show, festivities, and family-friendly fun in the most unique of settings. Skip the downtown traffic and head to the desert for a spectacular New Year's celebration!
The Fort - Lisaili, Dubai’s ultimate destination for unforgettable desert adventures and spectacular celebrations. Just a short 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai, this Bedouin-inspired desert oasis offers a unique escape into the beauty of the dunes. Whether you’re exploring the wonders of the desert with family and friends, or joining us for a magical New Year's Eve celebration under the stars, The Fort - Lisaili is the perfect place to create lasting memories.
Highlights
- A magical New Year's Eve celebration under the desert sky with spectacular fire show, live DJ sets, and family-friendly entertainment
- Delicious BBQ buffet dinner and mesmerizing fire performances to ring in 2025 in style
- The Lisaili Fort, a standout feature of Lisaili Village, offering a stunning Bedouin-inspired setting
- Customisable desert adventures, including camel rides, henna painting, quad biking, and sunset lounges
- Escape the city crowds and traffic for a serene, affordable desert experience perfect for families and friends
- A unique environment to explore the heart of Dubai's desert with activities for all ages. The space reflects traditional Bedouin influences, giving guests the chance to experience desert traditions first-hand. Whether you're visiting for an afternoon adventure or to ring in the New Year, The Fort - Lisaili is your ultimate desert activity hub and social space.
Overview
At The Fort – Lisaili, you are invited to explore the desert in your own way. The Fort – Lisaili experience is entirely customisable, giving you the freedom and flexibility to enhance your visit as you wish and making it the ideal space for experiencing the wonder of the dunes in a way that works for you.
Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Fort – Lisaili with a spectacular event that includes a BBQ buffet dinner, a DJ set, fire show, and activities for kids, all in the magical setting of the desert. Skip the downtown traffic and enjoy a affordable celebration, with self-drive and return transfer options available.
Your visit to The Fort includes a selection of activities such as a short camel ride, henna hand painting, live entertainment including a fire show, and a BBQ buffet dinner to give you a flavour of the desert safari experience. If you’d like to take your visit further, optional quad bike and buggy rides, access to a sundowner lounge with Aperol Spritz, and more can be enjoyed at your leisure for an additional fee.
The Fort is located in Lisaili, a town with great regional and cultural significance surrounded by sand dunes, creating an authentic natural desert experience. The space reflects traditional Bedouin influences, giving guests the chance to experience desert traditions first-hand. Whether you're visiting for an afternoon adventure or to ring in the New Year, The Fort - Lisaili is your ultimate desert activity hub and social space.
What's included
- Desert fort-style camp
- Sand dunes to explore
- Camel ride
- Archery
- Henna hand painting
- Snacks (popcorn, ice cream, cotton candy ) included in the price
- BBQ buffet dinner
- 2 soft drinks + unlimited water
- Fire show live entertainment
- Late snacks ( cupcakes, tomato twists, chocolate twists ) included in the price
- Option to select from a variety of chargeable services at the campsite, with direct payment available on-site:
- Aperol Spritz sunset lounge (chargeable on-site)
- Buggy and quad ride (chargeable on-site) available from 5pm to 11pm
- Authentic shisha lounge experience (chargeable on-site)
- Fully stocked bar (chargeable on-site)
- Photography services (chargeable on-site)
- Souvenir Shops (chargeable on-site)
- Upgrades for VIP seating and Gazebo (first come first serve basis)
- Transfers to and from Lisaili
- No dune bashing (outside Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve)
Know before you go
New Year's Eve: Camp opens at 5PM (bar and sunset lounge available). Suggested time to arrive 7pm.
Camp closes at 1AM.
FREE Drop-off Service (12:30 AM departure): Available for self-driving customers or anyone needing a return journey who make their own way in a taxi for example.
Drop-off points: 4 vehicles (vehicle dependant on pax counts)
o Arabian Ranches 1 & 2, Mudon (Community shopping centres)
o Mira, Town Square, Damac Hills (Community shopping centres)
o JVC, Barsha Hills, Dubai Marina (JVC Mall, Mashreq Metro, Marina Mall)
o Silicon Oasis and Festival City (Premier Inn SO, IKEA Festival City)
Upgrades for VIP seating and Gazebo will be on a first come first serve Basis.
Option to select from a variety of chargeable services at the campsite, with direct payment available on-site:
• Quad bike 250AED per person (available 5pm – 11pm )
• Buggy rides 250AED per person (available 5pm – 11pm )
• Aperol Spritz sunset lounge 50AED per person
• Authentic shisha lounge experience starting from 100AED
Child/Infant Policy: Children/infants under 4 years old are free of charge (FOC).
Please share the child/infant’s age and seat requirements with our team at the time of booking.
Additionally:
• Charge applies for children aged 5 and above on the Quad and Buggy Lisaili Combo. Under 4 years are still free of charge (FOC)
• Quad Disclaimer: The minimum age to drive a quad bike is 12 years, and all participants must sign a waiver form.
• Buggy Disclaimer: The minimum age for the buggy passenger experience is 12 years, and all participants must sign a waiver form.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.