One of the world's biggest dance festivals is opening a new desert destination in Dubai.
Belgian electronic dance festival Tomorrowland is launching Terra Solis, a festival-inspired escape that will open in September bringing poolside beats, day-to-night parties and exclusive events to the emirate.
Open to adults only, the new getaway will be held over 371,000 square metres at Dubai Heritage Vision on Lehbab Road, less than half an hour's drive from Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
With glamping tents, an infinity pool, live DJs and desert sunsets, the pop-up destination is set to add a whole new level of entertainment to Dubai's dunes during its first season, which will run until July 2023.
Much of the action will be centred around the oasis-like pool where the resort's resident DJs will create daytime soundtracks and night-time party beats.
Surrounded by towering palm trees, sunbeds and private cabanas, this is also where guests can enjoy poolside eatery Mesa, the resort's all-day dining space. A Mediterranean menu, infused with flavours from all over the world, will be available from sunrise to after dark.
Sala will be the place to go for sundowners and sunset sessions. Refreshments, light bites and shisha will be on the menu at this cosy escape, where guests can drink in endless desert views.
Bell tents, lodges and VIP cabins
Visitors are welcome to join for the day, or to make a night of it with a choice of three different accommodation options at the desert getaway.
Polaris bell tents are the entry option and ideal for those seeking an Arabian nights experience. Each comes with a queen-size bed, mini-fridge and shared bathrooms and rates start at Dh770 ($210) for two people.
Perseid queen lodges come with a mini sundeck, a queen-size bed and a private bathroom, with rates from about Dh1,400 per night.
There are also six Orion lodges, designed for the ultimate desert escape. Each of these VIP lodges has a private pool, outdoor cabana and epic resort views. Rates start at Dh3,100 and all overnight stays include breakfast in the morning.
Bookings are open now for escapes to Dubai's newest desert destination, and restaurant and pool reservations are set to open soon.
First day of Arabian Travel Market 2022 — in pictures:
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Visitors at the Dubai stand on the third day of the Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre. Pawan Singh / The National -
Visitors at the Etihad stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
A Flynas advertisement on the first day of Arabian Travel Market. -
The Iraq stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
Visitors at the Qatar stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market. -
Visitors at the Rotana stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
Children's toys on display at the Emirates stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Neom stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Armani stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Flynas stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
Performers dance at the Saudi Arabia stand on the second day of the Arabian Travel Market. Pawan Singh / The National -
Visitors take photos at the flydubai stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
The Jordan stand. Pawan Singh / The National -
The second day of Arabian Travel Market welcomed visitors from around the world. Pawan Singh / The National -
The event is considered a bellwether for the travel industry in the Middle East, offering an insight into the trends that will shape the year ahead. Pawan Singh / The National -
A total of 112 countries looking to revive their tourism numbers will be featured on the exhibition's show floor, from Japan to Jamaica and South Africa to Italy. Pawan Singh / The National -
People visit the South Africa stand at the Arabian Travel Market. Pawan Singh / The National -
A model of the Airbus A350-1000 at the Etihad stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre. All photos: Pawan Singh/The National -
More than 1,500 exhibiting companies are taking part in the four-day tourism showcase that will welcome about 20,000 visitors. -
Travel and tourism are starting to show signs of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with many companies starting to ramp up their recruitment as countries reopen their borders. -
Staff from Al Ain Zoo showing some birds and reptiles at the Abu Dhabi stand. -
Saudi Arabia has a major presence at this year's Arabian Travel Market, including representatives from Neom, the kingdom's $500 billion futuristic mega city. -
Arabian Travel Market is considered a bellwether for the travel industry in the Middle East, offering an insight into trends for the year ahead. -
Emirates airline launched its premium economy cabin at Arabian Travel Market. -
The Abu Dhabi stand at Arabian Travel Market was busy on the first day of the event. -
Artists showcasing handmade items at the Abu Dhabi stand. -
Staff from Al Ain Zoo introduce visitors to birds at the Abu Dhabi stand. -
Etihad Airways showcasing its economy class seats at Arabian Travel Market. -
The soaring price of oil and the impact of the war in Ukraine are tempering the travel industry's expected resurgence. -
Staff from Al Ain Zoo show visitors reptiles at the Abu Dhabi stand. -
The Darina holidays stand on the first day of Arabian Travel Market held at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai. -
Visitors at the Brussels stand. -
Visitors at the Maldives stand.
