Arabian Oryx Camp
BIDIYA, AL SHARQIYAH, 421 Shāhiq, Oman – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 399 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Dinner was good. More Veg options in Breakfast can be available.

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In the middle of Sharqiya Sands of Oman’s Empty Quarter, Arabian Oryx Camp provides a Bedouin experience in the desert. It features a typical Arabic restaurant that serves a breakfast and dinner buffet. All Bedouin style tents at Arabian Oryx are fitted with tile floors. Each has split air conditioning, a fridge and a tea/coffee maker. A shower and free toiletries are provided in the private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the various traditional meals which are cooked daily and served by the campfire. Complimentary tea and coffee are served all day at Arab Oryx Camp. Sand skating and dune bashing are available by Arab Oryx. The hotel also arranges desert safaris with a private camp. Seeb International Airport is less than 124 miles from Arab Oryx Camp. An airport shuttle is available upon request.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Arabian Oryx Camp has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 9, 2012- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Good Breakfast

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- Mayank
Oman
“Dinner was good. More Veg options in Breakfast can be available.” - Ana
Serbia
“Very kind staff, the room was perfect, the dinner and breakfast were really tasty. Thank you for such amazing hospitality! 😊” - Ahmed
Oman
“The location and variety of activities. Also the helpfulness of the staff and cleanliness of the rooms is exceptional. We also enjoyed the live music performances.” - Shantha
India
“Breakfast and dinner was excellent. The spread covered the tastes of all guests. Rooms were good and comfortable.” - Zul
Malaysia
“The location not far from the nearest town, room upgrade, friendly staff, mobile phone line are available and also the activities are fun and value for money.” - Karen
Russia
“Excellent staff, very helpful, honest, ready to help and assist in everything! Impressed! The activities are excellent, the camp is very convenient, location amazing, the desert area is super! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” - Marla
United States of America
“Lovely camp a 12km drive from Al Wasil. Staff was wonderful and took good care of us. Food was great and room was comfortable. Easily reached with a 2WD car, just need to deflate your tires. However, we did drive down the wrong path and got stuck,...” - Mimi
Oman
“very friendly staff, delicious food, clean and neat accommodation with magnificent dunes view. the perfect escape and getaway from the hectic city life.” - Renee
United States of America
“Staff was very accommodating, food was plentiful and very tasty. Activities rated highly among my friends and me. We were given a free upgrade upon arrival. Overall great place to get the authentic experience. Make sure you bring cash for...” - Natalia
United Arab Emirates
“Comfortable, pleasant decor, good AC, good food. The dune bashing was fun. The staff was punctual about pickup and drop off.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
How far you have to drive on sand to hotel? Thank you
Around 12 kmAnswered on 22 December 2020HI I am planning to stay at your place in Nov 2022. I want to park my car at Al maha petrol station Al Wasil and take your 4 x 4 ride. Is it safe t..
Yes, its a place for parking, a free parking area no need to pay.Answered on 14 October 2022Do we need to have 4x4 vehicle to reach?
Yes, you need to have a 4x4 Car To Reach The Camp. Thank You.Answered on 10 February 2021Hi, there are 9 of us traveling and are staying in Muscat city centre, can you provide transport for us to the camp?
Dear Guest. Thank you for contracting with us. Yes, we can organize the transfer service from Muscat to camp. Please advise me the arrival date.Answered on 8 November 2022Hi. Do you meet amd guide us to camp? I will have 4wd. Thanks
Yes, we do have a guide to reaching our camp OMR 10.00 Per guide one-way transfer from Main road camp.Answered on 23 June 2022Hello, we will come in a Saloon Car. If we take transfer package, where can we park the car? Are there parking charges? Would the cars be safe?
RO 35.00 Per 4wd jeep for Return transfer from Al Wasil to camp along with dune bashing and sun set watching . Meeting Point : Al Wasil Meeting Time :..Answered on 17 December 2021- Still looking?
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Languages Spoken
Arabic,Bengali,English,HindiArea info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
No additional info available
Amenities of Arabian Oryx CampGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Guest bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)Additional chargeOff-site
- Live music/Performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- HikingAdditional charge
- Playground
- Skiing
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Babysitting/Child services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Convenience store on site
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Lowered sink
- Arabic
- Bengali
- English
- Hindi
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Arabian Oryx Camp accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Arabian Oryx Camp
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Guests staying at Arabian Oryx Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Asian
- American
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The prices at Arabian Oryx Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Arabian Oryx Camp is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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Arabian Oryx Camp is 4.3 miles from the center of Shāhiq. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Arabian Oryx Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Playground
- Skiing
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Bike tours
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bicycle rental
- Walking tours
- Cooking class
- Happy hour
- Live music/Performance
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Arabian Oryx Camp has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Yes, Arabian Oryx Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.