Desert Camping (Lake View)

This is one of the UAE's best-kept secrets — a secluded desert camping spot tucked beside a quiet lake, with calm water, soft dunes and almost no crowds. For anyone hunting secluded camping spots in the UAE, it offers the kind of stillness and privacy the busier Al Qudra lakes have lost.

There are no facilities, so come fully self-sufficient with water, shade and a pack-it-out mindset. Sunset over the water and a quiet night under the stars are the whole point. A high-clearance vehicle helps you reach the more private corners away from the tracks.