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Day-Yalda in the Desert
A unique Persian Yalda Night celebration in a private desert camp, bringing together Iranian traditions, culture, food, art, and live entertainment.
The event will feature traditional themed tents representing different Iranian cities, Hafez fortune-telling, Persian storytelling around the bonfire, live calligraphy, a traditional Yalda dinner, and Persian live music and dancing.
Round-trip transportation from Dubai to the desert camp will be arranged by private 4x4 vehicles.
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• Iranian City Tents: Cultural displays inspired by Tabriz, Shiraz, Khorasan, Gilan, Yazd, Kurdistan, and southern Iran, featuring regional treats and music.
• Hafez Fortune-Telling: Traditional poetry readings, with selected cards containing special Wanderlux travel offers.
• Golden Pomegranate: A lucky guest will win Wanderlux travel credit.
• Persian Storytelling: A live Shahnameh storytelling performance accompanied by traditional Daf music around the bonfire.
• Live Calligraphy: Guests receive personalized handwritten name cards as souvenirs.
• Candle Lighting Ceremony: A symbolic celebration of the transition from darkness to light, followed by the introduction of Wanderlux Nowruz travel collections.
• Yalda Dinner: A traditional Persian buffet.
• Live Entertainment: Persian music and dancing until midnight.
• Farewell Gift: A small traditional Yalda nut package for each guest.
Time Activity
16:00 Departure from Dubai by 4x4 vehicles
17:00 Desert sunset, welcome tea and coffee
18:00 Opening ceremony and cultural activities
20:00 Traditional Yalda dinner
21:30 Candle-lighting ceremony, Nowruz tour presentation and Golden Pomegranate draw
22:00–00:00 Live Persian music, dancing and celebration
00:00 Departure back to Dubai
