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Legacy of Mleiha

The picturesque Mleiha Desert provides a stunning backdrop for Tanweer Festival. Within this region of enormous historical and archaeological importance lies the spectacular Faya Palaeolandscape – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – where artifacts and relics trace over 250,000 years of human history. Featuring Bronze Age tombs and pre-Islamic forts, Mleiha is a uniquely spiritual place where culture and history come together, offering festival attendees an unforgettable experience.
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Bring Your Own Tent

Bring your own tent and camping gear to your private pitch, with access to communal toilets, showers, running water, and waste management for a comfortable and convenient outdoor experience.
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Tent Rental

Experience the magic of the desert with Tent Rental – Overnight Camping at Mleiha National Park near Tanweer Festival grounds. Enjoy comfortable tents, cozy bedding, and basic amenities while connecting with nature, history, and the star-filled skies of the UAE.

GLAMPING

Escape to Mleiha Glamping to enjoy stylish tents, cozy bedding, outdoor seating, stargazing, and fireside meals. Standard glamping offers shared bathrooms and open-air positioning with 360° views, while premium secures ensuite facilities in a more private setting.

Bring Your Own Tent

Bring your own tent and camping gear to your private pitch, with access to communal toilets, showers, running water, and waste management for a comfortable and convenient outdoor experience.

Tent Rental

Experience the magic of the desert with Tent Rental – Overnight Camping at Mleiha National Park near Tanweer Festival grounds. Enjoy comfortable tents, cozy bedding, and basic amenities while connecting with nature, history, and the star-filled skies of the UAE.

GLAMPING

Escape to Mleiha Glamping to enjoy stylish tents, cozy bedding, outdoor seating, stargazing, and fireside meals. Standard glamping offers shared bathrooms and open-air positioning with 360° views, while premium secures ensuite facilities in a more private setting.
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AL BADAYER RETREAT

Al Badayer recreates the experience of life as an ancient traveler along the Silk Road. This culturally stimulating stay is enhanced by the spellbinding sunrises and sunsets over the vast dunes.

Al FAYA RETREAT

Al Faya Retreat is a luxurious desert escape in Sharjah, offering a unique blend of Bedouin-inspired hospitality and modern amenities. Nestled among the dunes, the retreat features five elegantly designed rooms, a hands-free spa, a saltwater pool, and opportunities for stargazing. Perfect for those seeking tranquility and cultural immersion in the heart of the desert.

MOON RETREAT

Tucked away among the desert dunes, Moon Retreat presents a glamping experience that is distinguished by its simplicity, adventure and privacy. Perfect for couples and families, Moon Retreat gives you the chance to explore the Mleiha desert by day and spend the evenings star-gazing. This is a great place to refresh your mind and rejuvenate your senses.

AL BADAYER RETREAT

Al Badayer recreates the experience of life as an ancient traveler along the Silk Road. This culturally stimulating stay is enhanced by the spellbinding sunrises and sunsets over the vast dunes.

Al Faya Retreat

A serene desert escape in Sharjah blending Bedouin charm with modern luxury. Features include five stylish rooms, a hands-free spa, saltwater pool, and stargazing opportunities.
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UNESCO Faya PaleoLandscape Tour

Step into Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided museum tour, Stone Age site exploration, and paleo lake discovery while uncovering how early humans adapted to dramatic climate shifts over 210,000 years ago.

STARGAZING

Escape city lights and immerse yourself in our Stargazing Experience. Under desert skies, explore stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies with expert guides and telescopes, gaining a deeper appreciation for the vast beauty of the night sky.

MLEIHA Museum Access

Immerse yourself in Mleiha National Park museum, where 210,000 years of Arabian history unfolds. Explore Stone Age pioneers, Bronze Age burials, Iron Age communities, and pre-Islamic kingdoms in a museum that blends heritage, discovery, and education.

Desert Hack

Embark on the Desert Hack at Mleiha National Park, a guided horseback adventure across golden dunes and ancient landscapes, offering breath taking views, cultural discovery, and apeaceful desert rhythm for adventurous riders.

Archaeological Tour

Uncover Arabia’s ancient past on our Pre-Islamic Archaeological Tour. Explore ruins, inscriptions, palaces, forts, farmhouses, and burial chambers, with a guided museum visit revealing the rich heritage of civilizations that thrived before the rise of Islam.

Unimog Ride

Embark on a thrilling Unimog desert expedition at Mleiha National Park. Traverse majestic dunes, the Al Faya Mountains, and historic landscapes with panoramic views, guided stops, and short walks—the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and history.

Nature Walk

Discover the serene beauty of the Faya Deserton a guided Nature Walk. Explore ancient dunes, fossilized seabeds, rare flora, and rocky outcrops while learning about desert ecology, wildlife, and the region’s remarkable geological history.

Arena Horse-riding

Experience the timeless bond between humans and horses with the Arena Horse Ride, a guided session set against Mleiha’s desert backdrop, offering a safe, scenic, and memorable encounter for riders of all levels.

Fossil Rock Safari

Discover the legacy of ancient oceans and shifting sands on the Fossil Rock Safari at Mleiha National Park, a guided off-road adventure through Sharjah’s dramatic desert landscapes, exploring towering Fossil Rock embedded with marine fossils over 70 million years old.

UNESCO Faya PaleoLandscape Tour

Step into Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided museum tour, Stone Age site exploration, and paleo lake discovery while uncovering how early humans adapted to dramatic climate shifts over 210,000 years ago.

STARGAZING

Escape city lights and immerse yourself in our Stargazing Experience. Under desert skies, explore stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies with expert guides and telescopes, gaining a deeper appreciation for the vast beauty of the night sky.

MLEIHA Museum Access

Immerse yourself in Mleiha National Park museum, where 210,000 years of Arabian history unfolds. Explore Stone Age pioneers, Bronze Age burials, Iron Age communities, and pre-Islamic kingdoms in a museum that blends heritage, discovery, and education.

Desert Hack

Embark on the Desert Hack at Mleiha National Park, a guided horseback adventure across golden dunes and ancient landscapes, offering breath taking views, cultural discovery, and apeaceful desert rhythm for adventurous riders.

Archaeological Tour

Uncover Arabia’s ancient past on our Pre-Islamic Archaeological Tour. Explore ruins, inscriptions, palaces, forts, farmhouses, and burial chambers, with a guided museum visit revealing the rich heritage of civilizations that thrived before the rise of Islam. 

Unimog Ride

Embark on a thrilling Unimog desert expedition at Mleiha National Park. Traverse majestic dunes, the Al Faya Mountains, and historic landscapes with panoramic views, guided stops, and short walks—the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and history.

Nature Walk

Discover the serene beauty of the Faya Deserton a guided Nature Walk. Explore ancient dunes, fossilized seabeds, rare flora, and rocky outcrops while learning about desert ecology, wildlife, and the region’s remarkable geological history.

Arena Horse-riding

Experience the timeless bond between humans and horses with the Arena Horse Ride, a guided session set against Mleiha’s desert backdrop, offering a safe, scenic, and memorable encounter for riders of all levels.

Fossil Rock Safari

Discover the legacy of ancient oceans and shifting sands on the Fossil Rock Safari at Mleiha National Park, a guided off-road adventure through Sharjah’s dramatic desert landscapes, exploring towering Fossil Rock embedded with marine fossils over 70 million years old.
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