• Mysk Moon Retreat in Sharjah's Mleiha desert reopens in October. All photos: Shurooq
    Mysk Moon Retreat in Sharjah's Mleiha desert reopens in October. All photos: Shurooq
  • Mysk Moon Retreat features dome tents with private pools.
    Mysk Moon Retreat features dome tents with private pools.
  • Each unit at Mysk Moon Retreat is fitted with all essential amenities.
    Each unit at Mysk Moon Retreat is fitted with all essential amenities.
  • Mysk Moon Retreat also has private barbecue areas, in addition to a lobby and common area.
    Mysk Moon Retreat also has private barbecue areas, in addition to a lobby and common area.

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Mysk Moon Retreat: luxury Sharjah glamping resort to reopen in October

Bookings made before the end of September will receive a 25 per cent early bird discount

Sophie Prideaux
Sophie Prideaux

September 26, 2022

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Luxury resort Mysk Moon Retreat in Sharjah will reopen for the winter on October 1.

The eco-friendly resort, which launched last October, is in the Mleiha desert, close to Mleiha Archaeological Centre, and offers a luxury glamping experience.

It has 10 domes with private pools, four family tents with private pools and two single-bed tents. Each is self-sufficient and fitted with all the amenities, which include a private barbecue area, lobby and common area.

It also offers guests plenty of experiences, from day-trekking, horseback riding, dune bashing and paragliding to an evening of star gazing. The resort promises guests “true Arabian hospitality inspired by the traditions and culture of various countries along the Silk Route”.

All bookings made before the end of September for stays between October 1 and 15 will receive a 25 per cent early bird discount. Prices are from Dh1,620 a night ($441) excluding taxes.

Mysk Moon Retreat is part of Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection brand, managed by Mysk Hotels by Shaza, which includes the Mysk Kingfisher Retreat in Kalba, Mysk Al Faya Retreat in Sharjah and Mysk Al Badayer Retreat in the heart of Al Badayer desert. Together, the resorts cover a total land space of more than 12 million square metres across Sharjah’s western, central and eastern regions.

Visitors planning a trip to any of Mysk Moon Retreat's sister resorts during October will be offered a 30 per cent discount for bookings made 10 days prior to arrival.

More information is available at myskhotels.com

The Nest by Sonara launches overnight stays in Dubai desert — in pictures

  • The structures feature a bedroom, private en-suite bathroom and outdoor majlis for sunset-watching. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
    The structures feature a bedroom, private en-suite bathroom and outdoor majlis for sunset-watching. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
  • The cosy interiors of The Nest by Sonara. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
    The cosy interiors of The Nest by Sonara. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
  • The exclusive, eco-friendly camp consists of 14 'nests'. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
    The exclusive, eco-friendly camp consists of 14 'nests'. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
  • The structures blend into the dunes in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
    The structures blend into the dunes in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
  • The new overnight desert experience opens in September. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
    The new overnight desert experience opens in September. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
  • Accommodation was designed by architect Gianni Ranaulo. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
    Accommodation was designed by architect Gianni Ranaulo. Photo: The Nest by Sonara
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While you're here
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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