The Fort - Lisaili is Dubai’s destination for desert experiences. Located just a short 45-minute drive from downtown Dubai, The Fort - Lisaili is an introduction to the wonder of the desert in a family-friendly, Bedouin-inspired environment, where you can sample a range of safari activities in a way that’s entirely customisable to you and your group.
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At The Fort – Lisaili, you are invited to explore the desert in your own way. The Fort – Lisaili experience is entirely customisable, giving you the freedom and flexibility to enhance your visit as you wish and making it the ideal space for experiencing the wonder of the dunes in a way that works for you.
Your visit to The Fort includes a selection of activities including a short camel ride, henna hand painting, live entertainment, as well as a BBQ dinner to give you a flavour of the desert safari experience. If you’d like to take your visit even further, you can enjoy optional quad bike, buggy rides, access to a sundowner lounge with Aperol Spritz, and more at your leisure for an additional fee.
The Fort is located in Lisaili, a town with great regional and cultural significance. The space is surrounded by sand dunes, so you’ll really feel like you’re in the heart of a natural environment. The natural surroundings of Lisaili have inspired The Fort’s traditional setting, and there are Bedouin influences across the venue to let you experience desert traditions first-hand.
Multiple ticket types are available at The Fort – Lisaili. The ticket only option allows you to bring your own car and enjoy the free parking available next to the site, while return shared transfers from your hotel or residence are included in a ticket + transfer option. There are also opportunities to add dune buggy, quad bike or dune drive experiences to your ticket prior to arrival, which all include shared transfers and drop off at The Fort – Lisaili after your activity. If you book a ticket + shared 4x4 transfer + dune drive experience, your transfer will be in a 4-wheel drive. No private transfer options are available for this ticket type.
Whether you’re on an afternoon adventure with family or meeting up with friends, The Fort - Lisaili acts as both a social space and desert activity hub where you can enjoy your time exactly as you’d like to.
What's included
- Return shared transfers (depending on ticket type)
- Camel ride
- Henna hand painting
- BBQ buffet dinner
- 2 soft drinks + unlimited water
- Live entertainment including fire show
- Desert fort-style camp
- Sand dunes to explore
- Dune buggy ride, quad bike ride or 4x4 dune drive (depending on ticket type)
- - Included for an additional fee:
- Ice cream stall
- Photography services
- Souvenir shops
- Quad bike rides
- Dune buggy rides
- Aperol Spritz sunset lounge
- Shisha lounge experience
- Fully stocked bar
Highlights
- Cultural experiences across the space
- The Lisaili Fort, a standout feature of Lisaili Village
- A unique environment in which to experience the Dubai desert
Know before you go
- Standard Entrance Fee: AED 175 per person, including transfers and items listed in the ‘What’s Included’ section.
- Additional Experiences: Multiple experiences are available at The Fort – Lisaili for an additional fee and can be purchased on-site.
- Dining: A BBQ buffet dinner is included in the entrance fee.
- Dietary Requirements: Guests with specific dietary needs must inform our team prior to arrival at +971 4 274 8803. Dietary requests for walk-in guests may not be accommodated.
- Parking: Available for guests with their own vehicle. Self-drive guests receive a reduced entrance fee.
- Facilities: Toilets are available across the site.
- During the Holy Month of Ramadan, live entertainment performances will be adjusted for all relevant products, and live music is subject to change based on local guidance. All other inclusions remain unchanged, and alcohol will be available to guests unless otherwise mandated by authorities. For the Camel Ride activity, date juice will be offered alongside sparkling wine with your light breakfast.
- During the Holy Month of Ramadan, water will continue to be available to guests. However, we kindly request that it is consumed in our vehicles during daylight hours. Water may not be consumed outside during daylight hours, however there will be plenty of opportunities to drink in the vehicles throughout your experience. Speak to your tour guide if you have any questions.
Age policy
- Guests of all ages are welcome at The Fort – Lisaili.
- Entrance for children aged 4 and below is free of charge. To include your child in the booking, please contact us on WhatsApp at +971 4 274 8803.
Cancellation policy
- We understand that plans can change. If they do, please let us know at least 24 hours prior to your activity. We will not be able to process refunds for bookings cancelled less than 24 hours before your activity starts
- In exceptional circumstances, we may have to amend the schedule, or cancel the activity entirely. We reserve the right to amend and cancel activities in such circumstances, and will ensure we communicate any changes in advance where possible