Desert Nights Camp: luxury tents in the Sharqiya Sands

Desert Nights Camp is one of the best-known luxury camps in the Sharqiya (Wahiba) Sands, offering comfortable tented suites among the dunes. It is a popular way to experience the desert without roughing it.

What stands out

• Tented suites with private bathrooms and air conditioning.
• Dune drives, camel rides and sandboarding.
• Sunset on the dunes and dinners under the stars.
• Visits to Bedouin families nearby.

Getting there

The camp is reached from the Muscat–Sur road near Al Wasil; the last stretch is through sand, so the camp offers transfers or meets guests with four-wheel drives. Allow about two and a half hours from Muscat.

Tips

Combine with Wadi Bani Khalid and Ibra, and visit in the cooler months from October to April.

Who it suits

Couples, families and first-time desert visitors.

Good to know

Hotel facilities, prices and policies change; check directly with the hotel before booking.

Living nearby

If you love this part of Oman, R2LUX sells homes nearby in communities where foreigners can own. Three current listings are below.