About Empty Quarter

Do you have an adventurous spirit? Enter the Rub’ al Khali Desert, also called the “Empty Quarter” because of its vast open area. The desert covers 250,000 square miles and is part of the Arabian Desert. Chances are, you have seen pictures of the area with its reddish-orange sand. 

This won’t be your typical adventure. Though some nomadic tribes still live there, the terrain is generally inhospitable and daunting. If you’re up to the challenge, you’ll need a guide and a good chunk of time. VIP camps offer activities like hiking, camel riding, and even sand skis and buggies for excursions. 

Be sure to bring something to cover your head to protect your eyes and skin from the intense sun. Practically live like a nomad by sleeping under the stars, meet camel herders, eat around a campfire, and stay away from critters like scorpions and sand snakes.

Guaranteed, being surrounded by these soft sand mountains your expectations will be exceeded.
 

Must See

  • The Sunset at Empty Quarter
  • Lost city of Ubar
  • Night stay at the Dunes of Empty Quarter Desert in Bedouin Camp

How to reach

Wondering how can you reach Empty Quarter, well as its located right in dunes you can either take tour transport which is usually arranged by the tour guides or self-drive by hiring a car or an SUV, etc. 

Or you can take a Flight from Riyadh which takes 13 hours 27 minutes after which you can take a taxi from the airport 23 minutes costs you 

149.996 SAR- 187.495 SAR.

 

 

Tips

  • Bring light clothes, big hats, high-quality sunglasses and a jacket and sweater for the cold nights.
  • Do not wear revealing clothes due to the conservative nature of Omani culture and the Bedouins.
  • Carry enough water as it is a long drive of 3-4 hours
  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat
  • Wear comfortable shoes because of the sand dunes.
  • Make sure you also carry sunscreen.
  • You can carry snacks and enjoy the journey.
     

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.
 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

4 to 5 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 32.47°C

 

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