The SAMĀ Experience at Nujum Desert Camp

This November, SAMĀ — A Lighthouse for Music, Art, and Culture invites families, friends, and community to a 24-hour immersive experience of music, wellness, and connection in the heart of the dunes. You can enjoy live concerts, curated workshops, an artisan marketplace, gourmet cuisine, and glamping under the stars. Designed for all ages, SAMĀ creates transformative experiences that serve as bridges between ancient legacies and modern expressions. As part of this vision, SAMĀ intentionally weaves contemporary world musicians and visionary artists into the tapestry of the gathering — creators who are crafting radical, genre-defying sounds.

We are honoring the cultural heritages of the five continents— blending timeless traditions with innovative artistry. Our mission is rooted in the belief that the wisdom of the past holds the power to guide us toward a more connected, creative, and conscious future. These collaborations are about co-creating new experiences that are contextually relevant, and rooted in both ancestral memory and future possibility.

Enjoy live performances by international artists spanning a rich spectrum of sound and culture, from Ape Chimba’s music and Afrosideral’s Afro-Cuban rhythms to AWO’s Live Hybrid DJ Set. The program also features a collaborative performance with Ape Chimba and Radhe Jaggi, an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer celebrated for her expressive storytelling and graceful movement, carrying forward the timeless artistry of Rukmini Devi Arundale.

Choose from 15+ interactive workshops spanning from Wisdom Talks, Orishas Dance Workshops, Bharatanatyam Dance Workshop, Primal Moves and Alchemy of Breath from Ibiza, Ecstatic Dance, Tea Ceremonies, Local Bands, Sound Journeys, Family Constellations, and Drum Circles, designed to bring people of all ages together in movement, creativity, and connection.

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