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Empty Quarter Bedu Camp
Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter), Dhofar Governorate, Oman · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Empty Quarter Bedu Camp is a desert camp deep in the Rub' al Khali, the sand sea that covers about 250,000 square miles across Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE and Yemen and is the second-largest sand desert on Earth. The camp sits among tall russet dunes reached from Shisr in Oman's Dhofar region, and it was set up in 2007 for guests who want silence and stars, in the manner of a Bedouin encampment.
- Opened 2007
About Empty Quarter Bedu Camp
- Empty Quarter Bedu Camp is set in the dunes of the Rub' al Khali, reached from the remote area of Shisr in Dhofar, Oman.
- The Empty Quarter covers about 250,000 square miles across four countries and is the second-largest sand desert of its kind.
- The camp was founded in 2007 and offers a Bedouin-style stay in the dunes.
History
Founded in 2007 by former British military professionals, Hud Hud Travels specializes in creating ultra-exclusive, temporary mobile camps in the most remote corners of Oman. This expedition-grade camp is set deep within the towering russet sand dunes of the Rub' al Khali, the world's largest sand desert, often accessed via the remote oasis of Shisr (Pelorus Travel, Explorations Company). The camp is designed to meld into the natural environment while providing high-end comforts and total disconnection from the outside world.
The setting
7-minute walk to Stony Brook Grist Mill. 13-minute walk to Long Island Museum of American Art.
Experiences
- Camping under the desert sky — Camping under the twinkling desert sky in the Empty Quarter.
- Sunset and night-sky walk among the dunes — Sunset views from camp, then a walk among the dunes to view the night sky.
Amenities
- Private Bedouin chef preparing traditional freshly cooked meals
- En-suite canvas tents with proper mattresses and crisp cotton linens
- 4x4 desert adventures and dune bashing sessions
- Guided camel rides and desert walks through the Rub' al Khali dunes
- Campfire circles under exceptionally clear desert night skies
- Solar-powered lighting supplemented by romantic oil lamps and candles
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