Luxury Desert Safari: Salalah's Empty Quarter

Experience luxury in Salalah’s Empty Quarter: dune bashing, frankincense valleys, and stargazing. Enjoy Arabic coffee, shisha, and the most wonderful desert sunrise.

Duration: 21 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wadi Dawkha - Wadi Dawkah is a natural park of Frankincense trees and is inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wadi is located 40 kilometers North of Salalah
  • Ubar - Archaeological excavations suggest this outpost was involved in the incense trade, meaning it may have been a sizable settlement. The ruins suggest there used to be a fort…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the Real Luxury Desert Safari Overnight in one of the rated Desert Safari Camps in Salalah Empty Quarter With Professional Tour Guides.
During your trip, you will visit Wadi Dawkah, a valley with the world’s largest frankincense trees, and the legendary city of Ubar, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The adventure culminates in the Empty Quarter…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tanja
Nov 25, 2025
Overnight Safari in Salalah - The Adventure of a Lifetime - A mother–daughter memory we will carry in our hearts forever. Our overnight desert safari in Salalah was far more than just a tour – it was a deeply emotional experience that we will never forget. We felt an incredible sense of peace, closeness, and wonder from the very first moment. Hamed was not just a guide; he was the soul of this journey. He took us to a place where the dunes seemed endless and time stood still. We watched the sun slowly disappear behind the golden sand, surrounded by the pure silence of the desert. It was a moment that touched us deeply. Later, we sat together by the fire, wrapped in warmth and starlight, listening to Hamed’s beautiful stories about Oman, its people, and its traditions. Under this endless sky, everything felt calm, meaningful, and almost magical. And the photos – Hamed captured us in a way that felt so real, so natural, so full of emotion. These pictures are not just images; they are treasures that will always remind us of this special time together. The night in the desert was peaceful, safe, and unforgettable. If you travel to Salalah, this experience is a gift you should give yourself. Five shining stars
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Explorer10209256945
Nov 17, 2025
Desert Adventure with Overnight - Safari from Salalah - Dear team, We had the great pleasure of taking part in a desert excursion (from Salalah) organized by you – and it was an experience we will never forget. From the first contact to the return everything was perfectly organized and designed with great attention to detail. The journey to the camels, the drive through the sand dunes, the sandboarding as well as the campfire with the starry sky and dancing around the campfire was breathtaking. The food was delicious. Our guide was not only extremely competent and friendly, but also knew how to tell exciting stories about the region. We were particularly impressed by the professionalism and at the same time the warmth of the entire team. A very special highlight was the surprise for my birthday: a lovingly prepared gift, flowers and a candlelit cake in the middle of the desert – this was not only unexpected, but also incredibly touching. This personal gesture made the day very special for me. We can highly recommend you. If you are not only looking for a tour, but a real experience, this is the place for you. Thank you for these wonderful memories! Best regards Janine, Daniela and Thomas
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Sara
Oct 22, 2024
Magic experience, not to be missed! - Wonderful! Everything was perfect! Our Guide, Mohamed, kind, nice and always available. The desert is a magical experience, I highly recommend to rely on Arabian Travel Service to live it to the fullest.
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Y3359fgalexandral
Apr 20, 2024
Perfect tour and experience! - Hello We were on the road in April with our great tour guide named Mahad. Mahad introduced us to the local customs and gave us deep insights into his culture. We were allowed to try local specialties, although it wasn't specified, and he was always concerned about our well-being. It wasn't a run-of-the-mill tour, but very individual and always careful to offer us the best possible tour. It was a dream tour and can only be recommended over the offers from other tour operators. Thank you Mahad for the great experience and also thanks to Arabian Travel Service :)
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831ondra_
Apr 2, 2024
Unique experience - One of the best experiences of our life! The schedule, the guide, the price...all great! We dont regret! Highly recommended: 10/10 stars ⭐
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Maeve_k
Mar 16, 2024
Great Experience in Empty Quarter - We had a great experience on our tour of the Empty Quarter! Everything was taken care of and ran very smoothly, and we really appreciated our guide, Ali. Would highly recommend to anyone!
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Asheck_a
Nov 18, 2024
Excellent organised tour, Mahad was an excellent tour guide. - We were really looking forward to this experience and it mostly lived up to expectation. Mahad was friendly, warm and hospitable - couldn't have looked after us any better. He was very detailed in explaining things to us and patient with any questions. It also meant we could see quite a few important sights in a short time period - Wadi Dawkah, Ubar from the outside and obviously the Lost Quarter. We also felt we got some special insight that we wouldn't had he not been there. The only reason we haven't given 5 stars is we were looking forward to having shisha under the stars near the campfire, this is also something we requested specifically in our booking - unfortunately the campsite had ran out of molasses so we could not have this and we were quite disappointed as it would have made the experience perfect. I think in future maybe keeping some molasses in the car with all the other supplies might be wise especially if it has been requested in the booking. I thought long and hard about mentioning this as everything else was perfect, but both of us couldn't help be very disappointed by not having this experience we were specifically looking forward to. Ending on a more positive note we particularly enjoyed the fresh camel milk Mahad got for us from the camel farm he took us to so we could meet some camels which was unexpected but fun! The camp was also very comfortable and we slept extremely well in the traditional tents and waking up for the beautiful desert sunset was magical.
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From $246
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).