With the weather being excellent at this time of year and reduced working hours in the holy month of Ramadan, there’s zero excuse to skip glamping in Abu Dhabi in 2025!
Glamping in Abu Dhabi has reached new heights in 2025, blending luxurious comfort with breathtaking natural landscapes. Whether you’re after a secluded beachfront escape, a starlit desert retreat, or a mountain hideaway, the emirate offers a range of spectacular glamping experiences designed for adventure-seekers and relaxation lovers alike.
Think plush king-sized beds under canvas canopies, private plunge pools overlooking rolling dunes, and gourmet dining under the stars.
From eco-friendly lodges to high-end tented resorts, these stays promise the best of both worlds: the serenity of nature with five-star amenities. Check it out and get going!
All the best spots for glamping in Abu Dhabi 2025
Pura Eco Retreat
While this is currently closed, we’re keeping our fingers crossed for this gorgeous place to reopen soon!
Formerly, Jubail Mangrove Park has been an epic spot with a huge boardwalk through natural mangroves with kayaking, wildlife spotting and more. Of course, the glamping aspect is perfect here in one of a series of shorefront eco domes.
You’ll find a spa, waterside dining and a roving green expanse for long walks, kayak trips or dawn-lit yoga sessions.
Your spacious domes come with sourced pieces and locally crafted artwork, a lush bed and more. Outside, you’ll find cabanas and a fire pit. If you want the real deal, opt for the native tents instead. Watch this space for more updates!
Details:
Reservations: Call 050 383 7878
Location: Jubail Mangrove Park, Al Jubail Island (next to Saadiyat Island), Abu Dhabi, Mangrove park, Abu Dhabi
Anantara al Sahel — Sir Bani Yas
Technically ‘safari villas’ Sir Bani Yas offers Abu Dhabi a natural escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, complete with an exotic collection of African mammals.
Accessed via a 25-minute boat ride from Jebel Dhanna (itself a two-hour drive from downtown Abu Dhabi), the island wilderness is home to a collection of exciting wildlife, architectural wonder, romantic vistas and three luxury Anantara resorts.
This castaway paradise is a protected Royal Nature Reserve, flourishing with over 11,000 animals, including 30 different endangered species such as blackbuck antelope and Arabian oryx as well as giraffe, ostrich and cheetah.
Guests on the island have the opportunity to go on safari and snatch memorable opportunities to glimpse these rare creatures without a single cage or handler in sight.
Sir Bani Yas is located 8 km off the coast of Jebel Dhanna (two hours’ drive from downtown Abu Dhabi), accessible by complimentary water taxi or private seaplane.
Details:
Reservations: Call 02 895 8700
Location: Near Al Ruwais
Bab Al Nojoum – Hudayriyat Island
Bab Al Najoum resort is located on a beautiful beach at the Hudayriyat Islands‘ Leisure and Entertainment District. Their range of luxury and eco-friendly tents, beachside camping and campers are perfect!
There are 17 plots available with canvas tents, showers on the beach, communal bathrooms and plenty of free parking.
Guests who opt for the modern duplex tents or the lodge-style chalet tents can enjoy a private plunge pool. Each tent is equipped with a mini-kitchen, a private bathroom, comfortable beds, air conditioning and wireless internet access.
For a unique glamping in Abu Dhabi experience, you can opt to spend the night in one of their three available vintage camper vans that come with air conditioning, a proper bed and Wi-Fi.
Taking glamping to the next level, Bab Al Nojoum knows how to keep guests of all ages entertained with their on-site barbecue stations, an outdoor cinema, a kids‘ play area, a bonfire and water sports activities.
Details:
Reservations: Call 02 691 0200
Location: Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Bab Al Nojoum – Al Mugheirah Resort
Looking for glamping in Abu Dhabi that offers an eco-tourism element as well? Then the Mugheirah Resort is just what you need!
They have plenty of activities for guests, which include hiking, mountain biking, fishing, snorkelling, and so much more.
At this glamping location, guests can choose from three kinds of housing to spend the day or stay the night.
- A one-bedroom cabin
- A two-bedroom cabin
- RV Campers
Details:
Reservations: Call 02 8953777
Location: Qassar Al Mighayra St, Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi
Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Located in Al Ain, at the foot of the Jabel Hafit Mountain, the desert park has an array of camping styles scattered in different areas of the park, offering different perspectives of similar views.
Depending on preference, guests can choose from three kinds of family-friendly camping experiences:
On the open camping grounds, there are pitches with a fire pit. Guest need to bring everything else.
There are also Bedouin Tents, which accommodate 4 to 6 guests, depending on the size of the tent.
The Bubble Dome tent offers a different kind of glamping experience, where you can see the stars at night. Apart from camping, there are also plenty of activities for kids and grownups such as hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, archery and plenty more.
Whilst in the area, drive up Jabel Hafit to check out the views from the second highest mountain peak in UAE.
Details:
Reservations: Call 050 774 1639
Location: Jabal Hafeet – Al Thimaid – Abu Dhabi
Green Mubazzarah Chalets
Green Mubazzarah Chalets are right at the foot of the Al Ain mountains and offer guests a peaceful retreat. The lush landscape at the foot of Jebel Hafit showcases the rich natural resources of Al Ain.
The popular picnic location is packed with families, adventurers trekking up the mountain, and campers spending the night in tents at the base.
There are plenty of activities at the Green Mubazzarah. From mini-trains to natural hot water springs. Not to mention a man-made lake and grassy hillsides.
Details:
Reservations: Call 03 713 0300
Location: Al Ain
Nujum Camp At Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Based in Liwa is Abu Dhabi’s Nujum Camp; this the ultimate choice for immersive Bedouin desert glamping in Abu Dhabi.
Part of Anantara’s Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, this is one experience you don’t want to miss!
Feel the sands of time flow through your fingers as you and your guests indulge in an evening under the infinite desert sky at Camp Nujum, Camp of the Stars, nestled within a traditional Bedouin tent.
Aside from camel rides and treks into the sunset, there is also desert driving and sand boarding.
Details:
Reservations: Call 02 886 2088
Location: The Empty Quarters, near Liwa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tilal Liwa
Tilal Liwa is a secluded desert hideaway located in the Liwa Desert. At 118 kilometres away from Abu Dhabi city, It’s still a part of the Emirate.
As a more traditional hotel, Tilal Liwa offers guests an extensive range of activities, including camel riding, sand dune driving and quad biking. Not to mention unique accommodation, dining, spa and wellness facilities.
You can visit the Moreeb sand dune, standing at 300 meters tall, making it the tallest in the world. The award-winning desert hotel in Abu Dhabi is the perfect place to relax and explore the area.
Details:
Reservations: Visit Liwa Nights Bedouin Camps
Location: The Empty Quarters, Madinat Zayed, Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Arabian Nights Village Abu Dhabi
An oasis of verdant palms and imposing dunes surrounds the Arabian Nights Village, located 126 kilometres and a 90-minute drive from Abu Dhabi.
The Arabian Nights Village is a Bedouin-styled village and one of Abu Dhabi’s best desert hotels.
Choose from Bedouin-inspired rooms, suites, and tents, which come complete with colourful carpets, cushions and blankets for a comfortable, luxurious camping in Abu Dhabi feel.
The hotel is undoubtedly one of the best places to relax and unwind. Children below the age of 7 stay for free.
Guests can take a breathtaking dawn camel trek for an additional fee, the hotel can also arrange dune bashing and quad biking.
For a nomadic camping experience, it’s possible to set camp around The Arabian Nights Village itself. Just bring all your essentials and set up camp!
Details:
Reservations: Call 02 207 8989
Location: Arabian Nights Village Rd – Mshayrif – Bida Shaaban – Abu Dhabi