Wed 31 Dec

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Date: December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Timings: 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM

New Year Under the Stars-Mleiha National Park

Name: New Year Under the Stars-Mleiha National Park
Start: 2025-12-31T18:00:00+0400
End: 2026-01-01T08:00:00+0400
Location: Mleiha National Park

Mleiha National Park

Wed 31 Dec

Doors:18:00

Mleiha National Park

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Date: December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Timings: 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Welcome the New Year in a truly magical setting at Mleiha National Park, deep in the heart of the UAE desert. New Year Under the Stars is an unforgettable overnight desert celebration combining live cultural performances, guided stargazing, family-friendly activities, and immersive heritage experiences. Enjoy a festive buffet dinner under the open sky, welcome 2026 with a spectacular fire countdown, and wake up to a peaceful desert morning with breakfast and breathtaking surroundings.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve under the stars in a unique desert setting
Overnight camping in comfortable tents with sleeping arrangements provided
Special New Year buffet dinner featuring Arabic & international cuisine
Live Oud music, Tanoura dance, and thrilling fire show countdown to 2026
Guided stargazing experience with telescopes and astronomy experts
Complimentary camel ride and arena ride before sunset
Fossil Station with hands-on fossil discovery and replica creation
Family-friendly activities including henna art and soft archery
Sparkler moment and festive photobooth memories
Peaceful desert morning with continental breakfast

New Year Event Itinerary

6:00 PM – Arrival at the campsite

Guests arrive at Mt. Faya Campsite
Registration and tent check-in
Welcome mini bites and cold refreshments –available at the open station

6:30 PM to 10:00 PM – Family Fun & Cultural Activities (Open Stations)

• Henna Art ( 2 Artists) - Traditional designs offered for women and children
Camel Rides ( 3 Camels ) - Short guided rides for families to enjoy
Fossil Station- Standard - Discover real Mleiha fossils through hands-on interaction, guided by Mleiha education experts, and create your own fossil replica.
Soft Archery Challenge - Safe and fun for all ages

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Stargazing Experience - Telescopes and guided sky viewing hosted by our Mleiha astronomy team

10:00 PM – 12:00 AM – New Year Dinner Under the Stars

Buffet dinner with Arabic & international dishes
Live Oud Music (10:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
Tanoura Dance Performance (11:30 PM – 11:50 PM)
Fire Dance Countdown to 2026 (11:55 PM)
Sparkler Moment for guests

January 1, 2026 – Morning Program

• 7:00 AM – Coffee & Continental Breakfast - Relax and enjoy a continental breakfast

8:00 AM – Check-Out

Inclusions

Overnight camping in Private tents (2 adults per tent)
Sleeping bag and air mattress
Welcome mini bites and cold refreshments
New Year special buffet dinner
Continental breakfast (January 1, 2026)
Complimentary camel ride and arena ride (before sunset)
1-hour guided stargazing session with telescopes
Live Oud music performance
Tanoura dance and fire show performances
Henna art experience
Fossil Station with guided, interactive activities
Soft archery challenge
Photobooth access

Exclusions

- Transportation to and from Mleiha National Park
- Personal expenses
- Dinner and breakfast for children under 5 years
- Optional activities not mentioned in inclusions
- Sunset Safari (available as an optional add-on with advance booking)

Children under 5 years: Free entry (meals not included)
Advance booking is recommended due to limited availability
Comfortable warm clothing is advised as desert temperatures drop at night
Guests should arrive on time for smooth check-in and to enjoy all activities
Sunset Safari (SUV dune drive) must be booked in advance if required
Overnight stay is in shared Lounge with private tents.
Event timings and activities are subject to operational and weather conditions

Additional Information

Please Note: Private Tents: Guests will have private sleeping tents. Tents are located in designated areas near other guest groups, so complete privacy and noise-free surroundings cannot be guaranteed.

Safety Restrictions for Off-Road Drives: Pregnant guests are not permitted on Off-Road Drive activities. Guests with neck or back injuries, or recent operations, are not permitted. Guests with heart conditions or any other medical concerns still on medication are kindly requested to inform us in advance. Stargazing: Activities are weather-dependent and may be affected by conditions on the day of your booking.

Facilities: Washrooms available at both the campsite and the archaeological centre.

Additional Guests: The payment amount covers the initial number of guests mentioned in your booking. Any additional guests present on the day will be charged separately.

By car: Pick-up is not provided for this tour. You need to drive to Mleiha Archaeological Centre which is easily accessible by car. You can park in the designated area for parking once you reach the destination.

Mleiha National Park

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