Muscat · 2020
Two travellers
Lost on the same mountain road, they shared a map and the last of the water.
L & O
The wind is settling over the dunes…
ليلى & عمر
A letter is waiting in the sand
Sweep the sand away
Brush with your finger — or tap · sound onUnder the desert moon
ليلى & عمر
20 · 11 · 2027 · Dubai, UAE
بكل الحب ندعوكم لمشاركتنا فرحتنا
With all our love
we invite you to journey into the desert and celebrate the night our two paths become one.
20 · 11 · 2027
Saturday, 20 November 2027 · Al Maha Desert Resort
The two of us
The sands are falling
Our journey
Muscat · 2020
Lost on the same mountain road, they shared a map and the last of the water.
Wadi Rum · 2023
They counted shooting stars until the fire burned out, and never stopped talking.
Al Ula · 2026
Among the ancient rocks at dusk, he asked her to walk the rest of the road with him.
The celebrations
Thu, 18 Nov · 7:00 PM
The Majlis Tent
Henna, oud and sweet mint tea beneath embroidered canopies.
Sat, 20 Nov · 6:30 PM
The Dune Pavilion
As the sun sinks into the sand, we say yes.
Sat, 20 Nov · 8:00 PM
The Lantern Camp
Lamb ouzi, dates and a thousand lanterns under the stars.
Sun, 21 Nov · 6:15 AM
The High Dune
Coffee and karak as the desert turns gold.
The schedule
Saturday, 20 November 2027
Dubai Mall
From the Dubai Mall Fountain entrance.
The Dune Pavilion
As the sun sinks into the sand, we say yes.
The Lantern Camp
Lamb ouzi, dates and a thousand lanterns under the stars.
The Majlis
Music, karak and stories until late.
Sunday, 21 November 2027
The High Dune
Coffee and karak as the desert turns gold.
Thursday, 18 November 2027
The Majlis Tent
Henna, oud and sweet mint tea beneath embroidered canopies.
Moments
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Where the dunes meet the stars
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Every guest has a tented suite at Al Maha; children are welcome in the family villas.
4×4 convoys leave the Dubai Mall Fountain entrance at 4:30 PM. The drive across the dunes is part of the adventure.
Attire
Desert elegant. Flowing fabrics in sand, terracotta and gold — the dunes get chilly after dark, so bring a pashmina.
Kindly reply by 1 October 2027
Shukran
Your reply has reached our camp. See you under the desert moon.
Gifts
Your journey to the desert is our gift. If you wish, help us plant ghaf trees — the desert’s tree of life.
Account: L & O Hassan IBAN: AE00 VELV 0000 0000 2011 27 Reference: Ghaf Trees
November evenings are around 18°C — a light layer is perfect.
Flat sandals or loafers. Heels and sand are not friends.
Yes, but we hope you’ll look up at the stars instead.
Until the fire burns out
Layla & Omar
ليلى & عمر
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