By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI: As the highly anticipated celebrations for New Year’s Eve draw closer, Dubai residents and tourists seeking a truly unique way to bring in 2026 that also offers value for money, should look no further than The Fort – Lisaili.
The multi-experience desert offering by the team at Arabian Adventures is located away from the city crowds in the village of Lisaili, just a 45-minute drive from Downtown Dubai. At a typically expensive time of year, tickets for its NYE celebrations on December 31, running from 5pm to 1am and inclusive of a BBQ feast, fire show, live DJ sets, and optional adventure upgrades, start from AED 150 per person.
The Fort – Lisaili opened in late 2024 to offer the Dubai market the chance to experience multiple desert adventures from one incredible location, popular with residents for sunset spotting on the dunes, and located next to local hotspot Hidden Café. On-site at the desert camp, highlight experiences on offer include camel rides, family-friendly activities such as archery on the dunes, and at an added cost, photography services, an Aperol Spritz sunset lounge, shisha lounge, VIP gazebos, and a fully stocked bar.
For those looking for more adventure, quad biking and dune buggy drives are also available, including on New Year’s Eve at an added cost, to bring in 2026 with a thrilling drive across the surrounding dunes.
New Year’s Eve at The Fort – Lisaili, full inclusions:
- Return shared transfers or parking space for self-drive customers
- Authentic Bedouin-inspired fort with sand dunes to explore, and festive décor
- BBQ buffet dinner and late snacks
- Two complimentary soft drinks, unlimited water
- Camel rides, henna hand painting, and family-friendly activities
- Live entertainment including DJ sets and fire show
- Fully stocked bar, Aperol Spritz sunset lounge, shisha lounge experience (additional fee)
- Quad bike rides and dune buggy drives (additional fee)
- VIP seating and additional upgrades (additional fee)
Guests of all ages are welcome and entrance for children under four years is free of charge. To include a child in a booking, or for specific dietary requirements, guests are encouraged to contact the Arabian Adventures team prior to their arrival on WhatsApp at +971 4 274 8803.
The Fort – Lisaili is owned by Arabian Adventures, the UAE’s leading destination management company, tour, and safari operator, part of the Emirates Group.
For entry to New Year’s Eve celebrations at The Fort – Lisaili on December 31, 2025, from 5pm to 1am, Standard Pricing (Self-Drive) is AED 150 per person, and Shared Transfers is AED 225. To find out more or to make a booking, access www.arabian-adventures.com, call 800-ARABIAN (2722426), or email [email protected].
