The infinite desert is always mysterious and enchanting. It has drawn many curious minds to discover beyond the mystery; whether it’s just monotonous yellow sand or there is a vibrant oasis.

Desert Nights Camp was voted as the world’s top 10 desert camp, it is the most immersive in the Wahibah desert area. The tents standing on a golden sand iningune adding vibrancy to the desert.

In the evening, the light of sunset shines on the earth and the pure white tents, setting a serene and mysterious mood
In the evening, the light of sunset shines on the earth and the pure white tents, setting a serene and mysterious mood
Camels at the Desert Nights Camp
Camels at the Desert Nights Camp

From the Omani capital Muscat to this five-star hotel is just a 2 hours journey by car. Along the way is miles and miles of sand dunes and occasionally, camel groups walking along the desert. Arrived at the destination, you’ll see in front of the fences, stands the white luxury tents on the infinite view of sand. It was truly a unique landscape.

The camp has a total of 44 luxury tents, retaining the traditional characteristics of the nomadic with five-star hotel facilities. I was assigned to a family-style tents with colorful Arab-style furniture and decoration. It was so comfortable that I have forgotten that I am in the middle of the vast desert. In addition, one of the biggest features of the tent hotel is the magnificent scenery of the Wahibah desert at your doorstep.

Dining in the gorgeous fire red Dunes Restaurant is surely a unique culinary experience with an exotic ambience
Dining in the gorgeous fire red Dunes Restaurant is surely a unique culinary experience with an exotic ambience
Five-star suite facilities in the tent makes you forget that you are in the middle of a desert
Five-star suite facilities in the tent makes you forget that you are in the middle of a desert

The Desert Night Camping Hotel also offers a range of activities for guests, including a free ride of camels in the desert. Guests who wish to seek exciting adventure could take a four-wheel jeep ride to explore the desert. On the ride, you can feel the skilled drifting of the 4 wheel drive by the young driver which will definitely make your heart pound. In the evening, you could take a ride to the camp next to the dunes to watch the sunset. The golden sunshine spilled on the golden desert and the pure white tents; it was like heaven and earth collide, forming a spectacular scenery. In the quiet night, you can choose to enjoy the sound and beauty of nature, or sit in front of the campfire with friends. You could lay on the cool sand to watch a clear sky full of stars.

The fast and furious drive of an ATM vehicle is also a way to explore the desert
The fast and furious drive of an ATM vehicle is also a way to explore the desert
In the dark night sky, the boundless desert has the best view of the stars
In the dark night sky, the boundless desert has the best view of the stars
The hotel offers a free ride to the "Desert Boat" (camel) service every morning
The hotel offers a free ride to the “Desert Boat” (camel) service every morning
Want to seek excitement in the desert? The ride on the drifting four-wheel drive is definitely not to be missed
Want to seek excitement in the desert? The ride on the drifting four-wheel drive is definitely not to be missed

Whether you are seeking for an exciting adventure or looking for a moment of tranquility, the desert camp is absolutely the place to be. It will be able to satisfy your adventurous urge and

Impress you with its charm.

By: Marcus Chia

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