Desert & Dune
Escapes
Embark on a journey through the world’s most striking desert landscapes, where time slows and the spirit expands.
From ancient canyons and flame-coloured dunes to sculpted mesas and sun-drenched courtyards, each destination offers its own rhythm of stillness and wonder. Whether it's stargazing in remote silence, savouring desert feasts, or reconnecting with nature in design-forward hideaways, these escapes invite deep presence.
Together, they form Sands of Time: a sensorial odyssey across continents, each stop a gateway into the timeless magic of the desert.
our habitas
al ula
In the ancient sandstone canyons of AlUla, Our Habitas offers a soulful blend of cultural immersion and starlit serenity.
Bab Al Shams
arabia
Outside Dubai, Bab Al Shams reawakens Arabian opulence with desert feasts, camel treks, and sun-drenched courtyards.
&beyond sousvlei desert lodge
namibia
In Namibia, &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is a glass-fronted haven amidst flame-coloured dunes, where silence, stargazing, and sustainability meet.
folly mojave
california
In California’s high desert, Folly Mojave invites you to disconnect completely—an off-grid, design-forward hideaway where the only schedule is the rhythm of the stars.
Local
Experiences
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Canyon Dining
Dine under the stars in a hidden canyon, where flickering lanterns, plush cushions, and traditional Arabian dishes create an unforgettable evening steeped in desert elegance.
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Echoes of Al Ula
Journey through AlUla's timeless desert, where ancient civilisations, towering sandstone cliffs, and starlit skies invite you into a world of discovery beyond the ordinary.
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Sound Bath Meditation
Under the open desert sky, experience a restorative sound bath that awakens stillness and inner clarity. A serene journey of healing and reflection.
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Scenic Desert Flight
Lift off from the lodge and glide over timeless desert vistas - jagged mountains, sweeping dunes, and ancient landscapes that have stood unchanged for millennia.
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Rejuvenation in the Desert
Relax with a calming massage overlooking the vast desert, where stillness and beauty stretch as far as the eye can see.
