Magical Night Stay in Rub Al Khali Empty Quarter Desert Salalah
Overview
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48 hours
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This is a magical journey to the Northern part of Salalah city, starting in the afternoon with pick up from the hotel in Salalah City or from Airport.
DAY 1 OF 2:
In 4WD, Passing through the stunning views of the Al Qara Mountains to the ancient lost city of Ubar, also known as Atlantis of the Sand. This is a UNESCO World heritage site. After walking around the site, we proceed to the Empty Quarter, also know as Rab al Khali, to experience the biggest sand desert in the World by driving and rambling on fascinating sand dunes.
Watch the sunset in the desert, have dinner and stay overnight at Bedouin camp See the stars over the sky at night.
DAY 2 OF 2:
Wake up in the desert, after an overnight sleep in the Bedouin camp, on the largest sand desert in the world.
After the breakfast, leave the desert with memories and proceed to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park of famous Frankincense trees, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drop to the Hotel / airport in the morning.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide availability in some European languages, such as German, Italian, French, and Polish, are limited in numbers and might not be available for your tour date. In such situations, an English-speaking guide with an Omani license will be arranged for your tour.
Temperature in the desert may vary according to the seasonal weather! Bring sufficient sun protection cream.
Desert sand gravels can cause inconvenience to the eyes on windy day, bring eye wear and scarf to cover head.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Night Stay in Bendiun Camp on Empty Quarter Desert
Accommodations
Overnight stay in the Camp on the Empty Quarter Desert (Rub Al Khali)
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
The drive in 4x4 vehicle will be through the Qara Mountain range with its spectacular view of the Salalah city. The drive will be from the mountains of Sahalnoot, Zeek, Nahiz and Qairoon Hairiti.
The drive will continue past the town of Thumrait, to see the Lost City of Ubar, a UNESCO World heritage site. After walking around the site, we will proceed to the Empty Quarter.
Empty Quarter
After Ubar, we will proceed to the Empty Quarter, also know as Rab al Khali, to experience the biggest sand desert in the World by driving and rambling on fascinating sand dunes. View Sunset at the amazing sand desert and stay overnight. See the stars at the sky and explore and admire the universe.
Drive Back to Salalah via Wadi Dawkah
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Empty Quarter
Wake up in the desert, after an overnight sleep in the Bedouin camp, on the largest sand desert in the world and have breakfast.
After the breakfast, leave the desert with memories and proceed to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park of famous Frankincense trees, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What‘s Included
Entry to Wadi Dawkah, a natural park Frankincense trees
Stay overnight in Camp
Dinner
Breakfast
Bottled water/Snacks
Pick and drop from/to the hotel in 4x4 vehicles
Gratuities
Any thing not mentioned in inclusions
Ubar archeological site
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Desert Overnight - Private
Desert Camp
Duration: 20 hours
Food included : Water, Snacks, Dinner & Breakfast
4x4 Car
Pickup included
Desert Overnight - Group
Duration: 20 hours
Food included: Water, Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast
4x4 Car / Jeep
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience with Beautiful Salala Tours
tatvant2022,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with Beautiful Salala Tours was absolutely amazing from start to end, and a huge part of that was our wonderful tour guide, Abo Salim!! From the very beginning, everything was perfect. He picked us up directly from our hotel and was right on time. The whole journey was extremely comfortable and relaxed — it honestly felt like going on a trip with a friend rather than being on a formal tour. Throughout the day, Abo Salim shared so much about Omani culture, his own life, and what it means to be Omani. While driving, he would point out interesting places and explain what we were seeing along the way, which made the experience even more special. It wasn’t just a simple desert tour — we also visited the ancient city, saw camels, and explored so many beautiful and meaningful places. He even made sure we got to try traditional Omani snacks and see famous local items like the traditional Omani ships or camel meat. Along the way, he seemed to know everyone, which made everything so easy and enjoyable. Wherever we went, we were warmly welcomed — whether it was during the camel tour or when we stopped to enjoy traditional Omani coffee and tea. Abo Salim made us feel completely comfortable at all times. He was always happy to stop for photos, helped us take great pictures, and gave us fantastic advice about other places and tours to explore in Oman. Overall, this was such a wonderful experience — it truly felt less like a tour and more like an unforgettable adventure with a group of friends. I highly recommend Beautiful Salala Tours and especially Abo Salim to anyone visiting the area. We will definitely remember this trip forever!
Special and unique moments in the endless desert
zeyazeya,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Oman for the first time, and it couldn’t have been more wonderful. We booked the desert camping tour very spontaneously, everything was arranged to make the impossible possible. We were extremely lucky to have a very special person as our tour guide - Mohamed Al Mahdali. Kind, friendly, attentive. His professionalism comes with warmth and humor, making you feel comfortable. He kindly picked us up from the airport, and we immediately felt we were in good hands. We went to see camels in their natural habitat, it was lovely. The desert drive was an adventure. The night sky was unique, the stars truly took our breath away. The food prepared by the funny chef was varied and delicious. The campfire and tea warmed us from the inside before the cool night arrived. Every moment was special. From beginning to end, we were able to enjoy and experience everything fully. Mohamed also helped us with programs and ideas for the rest of our journey, allowing us to discover different beautiful places in the lovely city of Salalah. Thank you for this wonderful trip, especially big thank to Mohamed. We will keep this special time in good memory. Oman has won our hearts — we will come back, inshallah.
Wonderful night in the desert
722christofb,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a great overnight tour in the desert, which was a brilliant experience. Perfectls organized. Many thanks to the driver and guide Ibrahim, who gave us highly valuable insights into the Oman culture and society. We underestimated a little bit the temperature in the night ...it was really cold. Don't forget warm clothes.
3 day/2 night Empty Quarter tour
8margrietz,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great and unique experience visiting the Rub Al Khali desert with our guide Abo Salim. He was lovely, very knowledgable and a great offroad driver! We did the 3d/2n tour which allowed us to visit an oasis, but if you would like to see some of the first rows of large sand dunes the 2d/1n is likely plenty.
exceptional tour!
Saralepore1995,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING experience! SUPER RECOMMENDED! Mohamed a trained guide who knows well Italian, helpful and nice as well as being a super driver on the dunes! He will entertain you believe me! The two of 200mt was an unforgettable experience, crazy sunset that I will always carry in my heart. Also the experience of the night in a tent really suggestive, typical dinner approved! A tour that I would absolutely do again, I would not change anything except the mattresses of camping ahahahah (too hard). I highly recommend to everyone a trip with Mohamed, fantastic!
An experience to try
frangaramo,,May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience to try! Beautiful walking on the sand dunes barefoot and enjoying the sunset from there. Our guide Mohammed, a wonderful person who remained in our hearts, accompanied us on this journey. A perfect driver in the sand dunes, he made us have fun! We also visited incense plantations, black dromedaries in the desert and the lost city. After dark they prepared dinner in the desert based on meat of dromedary and not only. We all spent the evening together enjoying the starry night smoking hookah. Finally night in a tent and wake up in the morning to see the sunrise and have breakfast. Unforgettable experience! Thank you Mohammed Roberto and Ramona
Some emotions can't be told...
fiorenzac720,,Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yes. Certain emotions cannot be told but only experienced. And this experience gave me indescribable and unforgettable emotions. Our choice was the “magic night in the desert” option of Alpitour/Franco Rosso with accommodation at the Fanar in Salalah. We left the resort in the early afternoon, visited the valley of incense and the lost city of Ubar, arrived at the tented camp “Magic Camp” at 5pm. We settled in the tents assigned to us (to us the n. 13!!) then we climbed, barefoot, along a long wooden staircase that took us to the dunes... we walked a little more, then who lay down on the hot sand, who sat down, who stood... all wrapped in silence, in absolute peace, overwhelmed by gusts of wind and sand, to admire the spectacle of the setting of the sun. Then we went down, typical dinner sitting on colorful pillows, the stories of the guide "Amedeo" around the bonfire, under an incredible starry sky. Then everyone to sleep. Wake up at 5 o'clock, breakfast, and everyone in line with batteries to reach the dunes from where we would watch the sun rise. As we progressed, the sky took on all the colours of dawn, and the sand changed colour before our eyes. When we arrived, we sat down, the wind kicked up the sand, but the show in front of us left us speechless. We remained silent, endless photos to capture every moment. Then we went down to the camp for breakfast.. and finally we returned to the resort. Unforgettable experience!
Do not miss it!!!
Noemi M,,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really nice experience, they picked us up from the hotel to go see the sunset in the dunes, passing by the expanse of incense trees and an archaeological site. The sunset in the dunes is truly magical, to see absolutely. We then went to a Bedouin camp, had dinner eating very well and near the fire we smoked the "Sciscia"... Wake up at dawn to enjoy another show and breakfast. Mohamed Ali was a great guide, thank you again for this experience ❤️
But the desert makes you want more...
frequ traveller 12,,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a taste of the desert. As the journey (from Salalah) is around 200km, we decided to take the overnight tour and spend the night in a tent on the edge of the desert. The food in the camp was excellent and probably beats anything the hotel can offer. The tents are simple with a bed, sanitary facilities are centrally located on the property.
We would do it again!
BeatH,,Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even the journey was an impressive experience. There are green meadows in the middle of the desert, mountains like pyramids and eternally long straights. The ride in the dunes and the sunset very special. Wonderful food and excellent beds in the Bedouin tent complete this day perfectly. Breakfast and the return journey is additional enjoyment.
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