Dream of the Desert Opens Bookings for Ultra-Luxury Desert Journeys
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LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 5, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Dream of the Desert, the world’s first ultra-luxury desert journeys by train, has officially opened bookings for its inaugural trips through northern Saudi Arabia. The first departures are set for October 2027, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s tourism landscape.
The luxury train, which will depart from Riyadh, promises an intimate and highly personalized experience for its guests. Each journey will feature 24 Suite Cabins, a dedicated Restaurant Carriage, and a Majlis Carriage inspired by Saudi Arabia’s tradition of hospitality. Guests can move between the privacy of their suites, refined dining, and time spent in the Majlis, all supported by personalized service and a culinary experience shaped by the Kingdom’s flavors and traditions.
Two distinctive journeys are currently on offer: The Desert Kingdoms and Shadows of Aja. The Desert Kingdoms, a four-day, three-night journey, takes guests on a rediscovery of Al Jouf and Hail. Key highlights include the Dumat Al-Jandal Legends of Marid Gala Dinner and Signature Show, which transforms the historic castle into an immersive world of storytelling, music, light, and a theatrical performance. The journey continues into the Aja Mountains for a private Wilderness Escape, where Arabian horses, local hosts, poetry, music, fire, and storytelling bring the traditions of Hail to life.
Shadows of Aja, a three-day, two-night journey through Hail and Al Qassim, offers a different perspective on Saudi Arabia’s landscapes and heritage. This journey includes a Wilderness Escape where guests travel by 4x4 into a private desert setting, exploring mountain landscapes, Arabian horses, storytelling, art, and music. As night falls, dinner is served beneath the open sky, followed by a specialist astronomer revealing the celestial stories and navigation traditions that once guided travelers across Arabia. The journey concludes with The Oasis Table, an immersive farm-to-table experience built around regional produce, Saudi coffee, dates, live cooking, and local traditions.
The inaugural season of Dream of the Desert is now available to book, with prices starting from SAR 86,250 (GBP 17,250/USD 22,997) per couple, per suite, for a two-night journey, inclusive of VAT, private suite cabin, onboard and offboard dining, and all signature experiences.
Dream of the Desert plans to expand its offerings in the future, with a dedicated journey to AlUla opening a new chapter in the company’s story. Further details of this journey, which is conceived around rare access, cultural immersion, and exceptional encounters, will be revealed soon.
Guests can book their journeys at www.dreamofthedesert.com.