New Year Party at Desert Safari Dubai - Maryland - Baltimore ID1605808

To enter the desert camp, it feels like crossing into another realm. The entrance is gorgeously lit with lanterns and torches, and guests arrive to be soothed by the nice notes of Arabic music. The individuals delivering traditional Barcelona costumes welcome you with Arabic coffee (Gahwa), dates, and sweets in the true Emirati hospitality entailing. The whole place is set up like a royal majlis with low cushions, carpets, and elaborate décor, an ambiance that's joyful and snug.

And around the camp are some cultural points to delve deeper into Arabian traditions:

Get Henna applied by local experts

Enjoy smoking shisha while lounging in a majlis under the stars

Drape yourself in traditional Emirati kandura and abaya for lifetime photographs in the desert

Stroll around local handcraft stalls selling souvenirs and handiworks