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Secluded Camping Spots in the UAE

Inspired by the landscapes of the UAE — wear the wild side of it

If the popular Al Qudra sites feel too busy, these secluded camping spots in the UAE trade facilities for peace and privacy. They're the quiet desert lakes and hidden corners where you can pitch a tent, watch the sunset over the water and have the stars almost entirely to yourself.

Seclusion comes with responsibility: there are no toilets, bins or shops out here, so plan carefully, carry plenty of water, travel in convoy where the sand gets soft, and leave no trace so these places stay special.

Our top picks

Al Quaa DesertAbu Dhabi · CampingOne of the darkest accessible skies in the Emirates. Deep in the southern desert, far from any city glow, it's a magnet for stargazers and astrophotographers chasing the Milky Way.Al Rams BeachRas Al Khaimah · CampingA quiet, causeway-linked beach at RAK's northern tip, on the Saraya Islands — calm, shallow water for kayaking and paddling, but a 4x4 with deflated tyres is needed to explore beyond the first stretch of sand.Crescent Moon LakeDubai · CampingA crescent-shaped artificial lake off the beaten track in Dubai's Al Qudra desert, known for oryx sightings at dawn. Reaching it needs a 4x4 — there's no paved road for the final stretch.Al Qudra Desert LakeDubai · CampingA small, undocumented lake inside Dubai's Al Qudra Lakes cluster, a couple of kilometres from Love Lake — quieter than the named lakes nearby, with no facilities at all.Wadi KubRas Al Khaimah / Fujairah · CampingA quiet wild-camping wadi in the Hajar Mountains near Masafi, reached off the Gragrah–Ghub road, with century-old Sidr trees, rock pools after rain and no facilities at all.HattaDubai · CampingDubai's mountain exclave, cooler than the coast, in the Hajar range, on the Oman border. Kayak the turquoise Hatta Dam reservoir, ride graded trails at Hatta Wadi Hub, and walk the restored Heritage Village.Love LakeDubai · CampingTwo heart-shaped artificial lakes in Dubai's Al Marmoom reserve, reached by paved road. A free photo, picnic and camping spot with resident birdlife.Zakher LakeAbu Dhabi · CampingA man-made desert lake on the edge of Al Ain, formed by rising groundwater from treated wastewater — now a magnet for flamingos and migratory birds. Swimming isn't permitted.
Al Quaa Galaxy t-shirt, a Milky Way desert tee in the regular fit — the galaxy printed across the backAl Quaa Galaxy — Regular, regular fit, front view showing the set-in shoulder and classic cutThe Al Quaa Galaxy tee worn in the dunes — the printed Milky Way running across the backThe Al Quaa Galaxy tee, back print close — the gold stipple of the Milky Way over the dune lineThe Al Quaa Galaxy tee, the printed band at an angle — the grain of the stars across the shoulderThe Al Quaa Galaxy tee, front, worn in the dunes — the embroidered sun-and-dune mark on the chestThe Al Quaa Galaxy tee, chest close — the embroidered mark on black cottonThe Al Quaa Galaxy tee, the embroidered صحراء mark in gold, close
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Al Quaa Galaxy — Regular

Regular fit. The Milky Way over Al Quaa — one of the darkest accessible skies in the Emirates. 230gsm combed cotton. Limited first run.

AED 199DTG print · embroidered logo✦ Limited first run
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