Two Worlds, One Midnight: Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Sonara Camp & Lady Nara
This New Year’s Eve, Nara’s signature spirit of storytelling unfolds across two extraordinary settings – one on the glowing sands of the Dubai desert, and the other along the shimmering Festival City waterfront. Between the elegance of Lady Nara’s Masquerade Dinner Voyage and the immersive White Gala Celebration at Sonara Camp, guests are invited to choose the atmosphere that speaks to them most.
Lady Nara – Masquerade On The Water
A New Year’s Eve Dinner Voyage Along the Creek
For those drawn to the glamour of the water, Lady Nara’s luxury dhow transforms into a floating stage for a midnight masked affair. Panoramic skyline views frame the evening as guests step aboard to a beautifully styled dining room – a blend of Mediterranean elegance and subtle regional touches that define Lady Nara’s aesthetic.
The night begins with a curated dinner voyage, where a multi-course menu is paired with prosecco, wine, and premium spirits. As the dhow glides along the Dubai Canal, roaming performers bring the celebration to life with a sense of whimsy and movement, creating moments that feel spontaneous yet artfully composed.
As the countdown draws near, the upper deck becomes the heart of the experience – an open-air viewpoint where the city’s fireworks bloom across the sky, reflected in the water in a spectacular show of colour and light. It’s a New Year’s Eve that feels cinematic, intimate and undeniably stylish.
Pricing for the Masquerade Dinner Voyage starts from AED 2,000.
Sonara Camp – White Gala In The Desert
A Starlit Celebration for Families & Friends
This year, Sonara Camp unveils an entirely new New Year’s Eve concept: the White Gala Celebration – a night shaped around clarity, cleansing, and the promise of new beginnings.. Set against the untouched beauty of the Dubai desert, the celebration offers a serene yet uplifting way to welcome 2026.
The evening begins with a gentle drive over the dunes before guests arrive at a softly illuminated camp, where white décor, candlelit pathways, and elegant natural textures create an atmosphere of quiet anticipation. A welcome cocktail sets the tone for a night while a festive three-course sharing menu anchors the experience, bringing together refined flavours in a setting that feels both grounded and elevated. Families are thoughtfully woven into the celebration: children enjoy their own dedicated area complete with a kids’ buffet, movies under the stars, and supervised activities, allowing adults to unwind fully.
As the night progresses, the desert transforms into a luminous open-air stage. International performers build the energy throughout the evening, leading into a rhythmic, high-impact performance by water drum artist Walter Scalzoni. The celebration culminates with Sonara’s signature fireshow, sending sparks into the sky as guests step into the new year surrounded by light, intention, and the vast stillness of the dunes.
Pricing for the Sonara White Gala Dinner Experience starts from AED 1,200 (adult) and AED 690 (child).
Whether drifting along the creek in a masked celebration or gathering around a desert fire as the dunes glow in shades of white, both experiences carry Nara’s hallmark – elevated dining, immersive entertainment, and settings designed to make every moment feel unforgettable.
This year, the journey to midnight is yours to choose.