About Sparkling Sandset - Luxury Desert Camp in Abu Dhabi
Crafting Experiences Since 2012
Rooted in Emirati hospitality
Sparkling Sandset is a luxury desert camp in Abu Dhabi, UAE, specialising in bespoke desert experiences, private celebrations, corporate gatherings, and destination weddings. Rooted in authentic Emirati heritage, our camp blends traditional desert living with refined hospitality and modern elegance.
With 14+ years of experience since 2012, we offer fully customisable desert stays and events - from sunset majlis gatherings and VIP desert dining to full-fledged desert weddings and large-scale corporate experiences.
Tabassum Mohammad Afzal
Founder & CEO. With 14+ years of experience in desert hospitality since 2012, Tabassum leads Sparkling Sandset with a vision rooted in authentic Emirati heritage and a relentless attention to the small details that make a desert evening unforgettable. What began as a single private camp in Al Khatim has grown into a full-service desert events company trusted by families, corporates, and global brands across the UAE.
Our team and capacity
Our on-ground team of planners, chefs, décor artisans, and cultural performers is led directly by Tabassum and a small group of senior event managers who oversee every booking from first enquiry through to teardown, so standards stay consistent whether you are hosting 20 guests or 500.
Registration and how we handle your data
Sparkling Sandset operates as a registered UAE business under the legal name Sparkling Sandset Khayal Al Sahra Camp, based at Khayal Al Sahra Camp, Al Khatim, Barma North, Abu Dhabi, trading since 2012 under applicable Abu Dhabi tourism and business licensing.
The only personal information we collect is what you submit through our contact and enquiry forms - typically your name, email, phone number, event type, preferred date, and guest count. Enquiries are stored in our managed database and used only to respond to you and plan your event; we do not sell or rent your details to third parties.
Questions about your data? Email sparklingsandset@gmail.com or reach us via our contact form.
A 2026 Global Recognition Award
Sparkling Sandset has been recognised with a 2026 Global Recognition Award for artistic accomplishment in luxury desert hospitality, honouring an approach that treats the desert as a design medium, combining traditional Emirati aesthetics with contemporary event craft across every wedding, brand activation, and private celebration we deliver.
Coverage across the UAE
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
- Al Ain
- Liwa
- Yas Island
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Sharjah