Mleiha National Park launches a new season of glamping, stargazing and desert adventures | News
Just over an hour from Sharjah and Dubai, Mleiha National Park welcomes visitors to a new season of immersive desert experiences, including premium glamping, astronomy programs and outdoor adventures, spread across the Mleiha Glamping site and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre.
With the season underway, guests can look forward to a range of diverse experiences, a robust calendar of celestial events expected in 2026, building on numerous skywatching highlights this year, underscoring Mleiha as the ideal destination for lovers and fans of the night sky.
“The desert has an intimate bond with Arabia and the Mleiha National Park reflects its majestic charm,” says Omar Jasim Al Ali, Manager of Mleiha & Strategic Projects. “This season, history, nature and adventure come together here, inviting guests to explore, learn and relax under a remarkably dark sky.”
Desert stays and camping experiences
Mleiha Glamping returns for the cooler season, offering refined comfort with premium, luxury tents that combine authenticity with style for families and small groups. Guests can choose between Premium Glamping Tents, with private bathrooms and extra privacy, or Standard Glamping Tents which offer the same cozy atmosphere with shared facilities and open-air desert views. Both options create a warm and comfortable retreat surrounded by the serene landscape of Mleiha
There is also the Mleiha Overnight Camping experience, perfect for those who want a more traditional desert stay under the open skies. Campers can bring their own food to grill or choose a prepared barbecue dinner from Mleiha’s menu options.
Stargazing and celestial highlights
With clear skies with little light pollution, Mleiha is one of the UAE’s premier astronomy destinations. Visitors can participate in regular stargazing evenings, expert-led telescope observations of planets and deep-sky objects, interactive lectures and quizzes, and signature desert hospitality under the stars. After a year of unforgettable skywatching, guests can look forward to a calendar of notable celestial events expected in 2026, making Mleiha an ideal escape for lovers and fans of the night sky.
Adventure and learning:
The park also brings together outdoor excitement and hands-on discovery for visitors of all ages. The Sand Surfer experience offers an off-road SUV ride followed by sandboarding on the red dunes, open to guests aged 13 and over. Families can take the hour-long Dune Buggy Landscape Tour, visiting landmarks such as Camel Rock and Fossil Rock with guides explaining their natural history; the activity is open to children from eight years old and 140 cm high.
Mleiha also offers engaging learning experiences. The Flora and Fauna Workshop introduces participants aged five and over to the plants and animals of the desert through guided walks and activities. The Fossil Fun Expeditions take visitors back to a time when the area was under a prehistoric sea, giving them an up-close look at real fossils and the chance to take home a replica as a reminder of Mleiha’s ancient past.
