Top Glamping Destinations in Dubai

Ever wondered what glamping means? It simply means glamourous + camping= glamping!! It’s not your typical camping trip but this is with more facilities, comfort and an updated level of camping! You can have the comfort of the hotel in the form of camping. Ever since COVID, people haven’t been able to do glamping. Now that it has been reduced, and many restrictions are relaxed we are all able to experience glamping yet again!

Because of these luxury glamping spots, you don’t have to take the trouble of pitching your tent and fearing creatures walking in. Instead, you can choose a lovely glamping destination, and explore the city of Dubai, its desert and mountains. From amazing sceneries, rolling sand dunes, deserts and exploring the geography, Dubai itself is one of the best places to do so and while glamping. Here are some of the top glamping destinations in Dubai that you cannot miss if you are looking out for some adventure and camping stays in comfort!

1. Green Planet

Simply to say, “Summer camp in the rainforest is back!”. This is glamping spot is Dubai’s only indoor rainforest camp with bio-dome. There are so many things that you can do inside, like, snorkelling with the piranhas, reptiles and sloth encounters, watching creatures in the night, scavenger hunt, animal feeding and so much more! It is as exciting as it sounds and you don’t want to miss it!

2. Arabian nights village 

This place is located in Abu Dhabi which is right past Al Wathba. Arabian nights village has an oasis pool that you can enjoy by the morning or late evening, a traditional evening breakfast, a desert safari and explore the Arabic culture. There are so many cool activities that you can try such as camel trekking, fat bikes, quad bikes, etc.

3. Platinum Heritage

Platinum Heritage isn’t your usual tent but instead, they are stone huts. This place will take you back to how Dubai was earlier. You can start your adventure by exploring the Dubai Conservation Forest and then arrive at the Bedouin camp. Here you can experience the Arabic food and culture. You can also enjoy and relax the traditional dances and songs being played along with shisha around the bonfire. And end your night by staying at the traditional Arabic stone hut.

4. Banan beach club

This is a perfect place for those living in Dubai when you want to travel too far but also want to experience a good night camping. This place is a dream come true holiday destination where you can experience the sound of the beach waves, campfires, soft sand, beautiful views, and beachside meditation. Ticks almost all of your holiday feature list!

5. Pura Retreat

Pura Retreat is located on the edge of the Jubail Mangrove Park. It is a perfect place for your getaway with luxurious glamping pods. Pura is a beautiful place that welcomes you to nature and life helps you to connect to the beauty of it. It’s a place where you can take peaceful strolls, connect with nature and forest and relax, refresh and calm. You can also explore Jubail island surrounded by mangroves, remarkable landscape and endemic wildlife. Definitely a glamping worthy destination!

6. Starlight camp

This one is perfectly made for the stargazers and night lovers. Those who love nighttime and watching the sky and stars, spend your night here without a doubt. It’s a bubble tent that has a luxurious room and lets you sleep right under the stars! How amazing is that? You can sit back and relax around a bonfire with a cosy dinner, BBQ facilities, food trailer and outdoor camping style bathroom facility. You can book a remote area with a non-permanent camp exclusively for you. It is located in the Arabian Desert and is just 45 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport.