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 on

Under the desert moon

ليلى & عمر

Layla & Omar

Scroll into the camp

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

Written in the stars

Layla and Omar in the dunes
Her henna
Layla
Under our moon

The sands are falling

Until we meet under the moon

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Our journey

Every road led here

Muscat · 2020

Two travellers

Lost on the same mountain road, they shared a map and the last of the water.

Wadi Rum · 2023

The night of stars

They counted shooting stars until the fire burned out, and never stopped talking.

Al Ula · 2026

The question

Among the ancient rocks at dusk, he asked her to walk the rest of the road with him.

The celebrations

Nights at the camp

Thu, 18 Nov · 7:00 PM

Henna Night

The Majlis Tent

Henna, oud and sweet mint tea beneath embroidered canopies.

Sat, 20 Nov · 6:30 PM

The Nikah

The Dune Pavilion

As the sun sinks into the sand, we say yes.

Sat, 20 Nov · 8:00 PM

The Desert Feast

The Lantern Camp

Lamb ouzi, dates and a thousand lanterns under the stars.

Sun, 21 Nov · 6:15 AM

Sunrise Farewell

The High Dune

Coffee and karak as the desert turns gold.

The schedule

From henna to sunrise

Programme

Saturday, 20 November 2027

  1. 4:30 PM

    4×4 convoy across the dunes

    Dubai Mall

    From the Dubai Mall Fountain entrance.

  2. 6:30 PM

    The Nikah

    The Dune Pavilion

    As the sun sinks into the sand, we say yes.

  3. 8:00 PM

    The desert feast

    The Lantern Camp

    Lamb ouzi, dates and a thousand lanterns under the stars.

  4. 10:30 PM

    Oud by the fire

    The Majlis

    Music, karak and stories until late.

Sunday, 21 November 2027

  1. 6:15 AM

    Sunrise farewell

    The High Dune

    Coffee and karak as the desert turns gold.

Before the wedding

Thursday, 18 November 2027

  1. 7:00 PM

    Henna night

    The Majlis Tent

    Henna, oud and sweet mint tea beneath embroidered canopies.

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A tented suite at Al Maha Desert Resort

Where the dunes meet the stars

Al Maha Desert Resort

Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Where to stay

Every guest has a tented suite at Al Maha; children are welcome in the family villas.

Crossing the dunes

4×4 convoys leave the Dubai Mall Fountain entrance at 4:30 PM. The drive across the dunes is part of the adventure.

Attire

Dressed like the desert at dusk

Sand
Terracotta
Saffron
Night

Desert elegant. Flowing fabrics in sand, terracotta and gold — the dunes get chilly after dark, so bring a pashmina.

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Will you join the caravan?

Will you join us?
Which moments will you join?

Gifts

Plant a tree of life with us

Your journey to the desert is our gift. If you wish, help us plant ghaf trees — the desert’s tree of life.

Ghaf tree fund
Account: L & O Hassan
IBAN: AE00 VELV 0000 0000 2011 27
Reference: Ghaf Trees
How cold does the desert get?

November evenings are around 18°C — a light layer is perfect.

What shoes are best?

Flat sandals or loafers. Heels and sand are not friends.

Is there phone signal?

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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