A Full Guide to the Tanweer Festival 2025

  • Publish date: Monday، 10 November 2025 Reading time: 3 min reads

Your Complete Guide to Tanweer Festival 2025 – Music, Art & Desert Escape in Mleiha

The Tanweer Festival 2025 returns to the golden sands of Mleiha in Sharjah from November 21 to 23, offering a three-day celebration of music, art, wellness and desert nature. 

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Under the theme “What you Seek Is Seeking You”, inspired by the poet Rumi, the festival is designed as a transformative gathering in nature. 

Location & Setting

Set amid the stunning landscape of Mleiha Desert in Sharjah, the festival is framed by archaeology, star-filled skies and open desert terrain. The remote outdoor venue adds a sense of retreat and reconnection with nature.

Programme Highlights

Music & Main Stage:
Expect globally renowned artists headlining across the three nights. For example, Indian maestro AR Rahman will head the main stage on the first evening.  Sitarist Anoushka Shankar will dazzle audiences on the second night, while Emel will mesmerize audiences on the third night.  

Workshops & Wellness:
The festival will host a wide range of workshops including pottery, daff, flamenco, chant, and much more. 

Art Installations & Marketplace:
Large-scale art works and installations transform the desert into an open-air gallery. The Marketplace zone offers artisan goods, creative workshops (pottery, calligraphy) and immersive experiences. 

On-site Experiences & Nature Activities

Beyond the programmed stages, the festival provides nature-centric adventures: guided hikes, stargazing sessions, horseback riding, archaeological tours of the nearby UNESCO paleolandscape.  Whether you prefer tranquility or thrill, there’s an outdoor activity to match your mood.

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Passes & Accommodation Options

There are various pass types – one-day, three-day, group passes with premium benefits such as reserved seating, lounge access and stargazing add-ons. For overnight stays: bring your own tent, rent a tent, or luxe it up with glamping accommodations nearby. Camping under the stars in the desert is a key part of the experience. 

Why Attend?

Tanweer Festival 2025 offers a unique fusion of culture, nature and community. It’s more than a music festival — it’s a chance to disconnect from city pace, connect with heritage and reset in a spectacular environment. With its global artistic lineup, wellness focus and desert setting, it stands out in the UAE event calendar.

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Tips for Visitors

  • Book passes early — it’s expected to sell out. 

  • Consider arriving early to secure good camping or glamping spots.

  • Dress in layers — desert days can be warm, nights cooler.

  • Bring a tent/gear if choosing self-camping; for rentals/glamping, check availability.

  • Use the programme schedule to plan which zones/stages you want to hit (Main Stage, Tree of Life, Dome, Marketplace).

Whether you’re into immersive art, mindful workshops, live music or nature adventure, Tanweer Festival 2025 is designed to offer all that — and set against one of the UAE’s most evocative desert landscapes, it promises to be an unforgettable experience.