Oman today_ Wahiba Sands, also known as Sharqiya Sands, is a vast area of sand dunes in eastern Oman, named after the Bani Wahiba tribe. This stunning desert is located in the Ash Sharqiyah region, approximately a two-hour drive from Muscat, the capital of Oman. The small town of Bidiyah is the closest point to the main entrance of Wahiba Sands, from where visitors can enter the desert. Covering an area of about 12,500 square kilometers, the desert stretches roughly 180 kilometers from north to south and 80 kilometers from east to west. The sand dunes can reach heights of up to 100 meters, with colors that shift from pale yellow at noon to vibrant orange and gold at sunset. Visitors can stay in traditional or luxury desert camps and enjoy nights under the open desert sky. Additionally, 4×4 dune safari tours offer an exciting way to explore the desert, and camel rides at sunset provide an unforgettable experience of the natural beauty of Wahiba Sands.
Wahiba Sands
