With Oman’s great outdoors and nice weather, a camping trip can turn out to be a lot of fun. You have so many amazing deserts for camping where you can enjoy a night under the clear sky filled with millions of stars. However, camping requires a lot of planning and effort, not to mention that it can be a nightmare for people who like luxury and comfort. Thankfully, there are now a lot of glamping spots available for camping that offer you the comfort and convenience of a hotel while allowing you to enjoy the natural surroundings. Take a look at these best glamping spots in Oman for a memorable trip.
1. Desert camp near Iba village (from USD 192)
Another amazing glamping property in Oman, this desert camp in Shahiq offers accommodations with private bathrooms and seating lounge for added comfort and convenience. They also offer you restaurant buffet so you can taste different kinds of delicacies and also have darts and table tennis available here for your entertainment. The property also includes a shared lounge, children’s playground, and free parking are for you to use. Also, the Iba village is just a 30-minute drive from here so you can shop for anything from the traditional market over there.
Sama al Wasil Desert Camp
Address: Al Wasil Village - Wahiba Sands
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Room service 24-hour front desk Garden Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Free parking
2. Private camp amidst Wahiba sand dunes perfect for stargazing (from USD 441)
This private camp is perfect for couples and families as it offers only two luxury tents with separate seating and dining areas. Located 29 km (18 mi) from Bediyah village, this glamping property is surrounded by Wahiba dunes and offers a stay inclusive of breakfast, dinner, and private staff. You also have free parking available at the site and you can request for a 4x4 transfer from Bediyah for an additional charge. The best part is that with no electricity or plastic water bottles, you can truly enjoy the peace and calmness here and can make the most of the gorgeous sunset, sunrise, and moonlight here.
Starwatching Private Camp
Address: Bediyah
Accommodates: 4
Room service Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Family rooms Breakfast in the room Express check-in/check-out Hiking
3. Five-star desert night camp on Sharqiya sands (from USD 548)
One of the best glamping spots in Oman, Desert Nights Camp offers a five-star experience to its guests in the Bedouin-styled tents and standard rooms for anyone who is looking for an amazing desert vacation. This glamping site is a two-hour drive from Muscat and is located on the Sharqiya sands. It covers around 11 km (6.8 mi) of the gorgeous desert landscape. Here, you can enjoy a 4x4 drive for sunset watching, morning camel rides, and can even get transfers to and from Al Wasil Town.
Desert Nights Camp
Address: Bidiya,Al Sharqiyah
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Laundry
4. Private tents atop Sharqiya sand dunes (from USD 153)
SAFARI-Glamping is one of the top glamping spots in Oman and offers two private tents with fully equipped private bathrooms including a shower and free toiletries. This amazing glamping site is around 24 km (15 mi) inside the desert and requires a four-wheeler to reach so you can take a shuttle transfer to the campsite for an additional charge. Since this place is far away from the city and other tents, you enjoy complete seclusion and quietude at the site for a memorable trip.
SAFARI-Glamping
Address: bidiyah camps road
Accommodates: 2
Parking Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Free parking Airport shuttle (additional charge) Parking on site Private parking Fruits
5. Three-star desert camp in Fulayj (from USD 285)
For people who want to experience a three-star glamping stay in Fulayj, Queen Desert Camp is the perfect place to book for an unforgettable desert camping trip. At this site, you have tent rooms available with room service and a free parking space. You also have a terrace from where you can enjoy the surrounding desert views and the barbecue facilities make the night stay more fun and interesting for the guests. There is also an on-site coffee house and restaurant for amazing coffee and cookies to enjoy while watching the sunset from the sand dunes.
Queen Desert camp
Address: South Sharqyia Falaj Al Mushaikh
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Free parking
6. Tented camp in Fulayj with a terrace (from USD 166)
A perfect desert camp in Fulayj, Legend Desert Camp offers spacious tents with a fully equipped bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. And it also includes a terrace from where you can enjoy the stars and the milky way galaxy at night. This tented camp also provides barbeque facilities to enjoy delicious meals while the shuttle service will allow you to enjoy the scenery when you are going to and from the tented camp. The location of this camp is really amazing and the staff is extremely kind and will take care of all your needs during your glamping vacation.
Legend Desert camp
Address: Falaj Al Mushaikh
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service 24-hour front desk Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle
7. Desert camp in Al Bulaydah with mountain views (from USD 158)
Located in Al Buladyah, Al Reema Desert Camp is another top glamping spot in Oman that is known for its barbeque services and amazing mountain views. All the units at this camping site feature a seating area and private bathroom with a bath for a relaxed and comfortable bathing session. They also have a children’s playground, an on-site bar, and a restaurant to keep both the adults and kids occupied, making this place perfect for families and couples.
Al Reem Desert Camp
Address: P.O Box 99
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-hour front desk Garden Terrace
8. Bedouin-style tents with tiled floors in Shāhiq (from USD 259)
This glamping property offers you an amazing Bedouin experience in the desert and even features a typical Arabian restaurant that will serve meals throughout the day. At Arabian Oryx Camp, you can stay in Bedouin-style tents that feature a tiled floor and facilities like air conditioning, a fridge, a shower in a private bathroom, and so on. They also offer a range of activities to indulge in like sand skating, dune bashing, desert safaris, and more for an amazing time at this camp.
Arabian Oryx Camp
Address: BIDIYA, AL SHARQIYAH
Accommodates: 6
Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities 24-hour front desk Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle
9. Tent-style room with amazing dune views in Wadi Al Abiyad (from USD 207)
Are you looking for a glamping site close to downtown Muscat? If yes, then Dunes by Al Nahda will be the perfect glamping property for you. This property is close to the UAE too and allows the guests to enjoy the desert close to the city. At the camp, you have several trekking trails, a few freshwater pools, and palm trees on both sides of the white sand so the entire place looks magical. There are around 30 luxurious tent-style rooms here with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and amazing dunes views. And with the property’s open-air restaurant, you have a chance to experience the exotic desert camping with a meal under the stars.
Dunes by Al Nahda
Address: Dunes by Al Nahda, Wadi Al Abyad, Oman
Accommodates: 4
Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-hour front desk Golf course (within 3 km) Garden
10. Tented camp in Shāhiq with an outdoor pool (from USD 277)
If you are looking for a comfortable and cozy glamping experience in Shārqiyah then Thousand Nights Camp is the perfect property for you. You can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool at this tented camp and can even go cycling nearby to enjoy the camp surroundings. Some of the tents also have an air-conditioner and a seating area with a flat-screen TV that will further add comfort and convenience to your glamping experience. Plus, they offer buffet breakfast in a wide range of breakfast options including continental, vegan, halal, American, etc. so you will really enjoy the food and coffee prepared here.
Thousand Nights Camp
Address: 9 POSTAL CODE 115, MANDINAT AL SULTAN QABOOS
Accommodates: 2
Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Non-smoking rooms Games room Free parking Internet services Children's playground
Enjoy desert camping in Oman
Oman is filled with gorgeous deserts and sand dunes so it would be foolish to miss out on the exciting opportunity of camping at these places for a few days. Take your camping experience up a notch by glamping at these beautiful locations. Do give these amazing glamping spots in Oman a try for an unforgettable desert camping trip.
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