Oman · EMPTY QUARTER EXPEDITIONS

The 8 Best Empty Quarter Tours from Salalah

8 tours  ·  from $95 a head

The Rub al Khali starts a couple of hours north of Salalah and there is nothing out there, which is the point. These 8 compare sunset runs against overnight camps, with prices and what the camp provides.

Sunset Desert Safari Salalah Tour in Rub Al Khali - Empty Quarter - Wadi Dawkah and Dhofar’s frankincense trees
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Sunset Desert Safari Salalah Tour in Rub Al Khali – Empty Quarter

1.Sunset Desert Safari Salalah Tour in Rub Al Khali – Empty Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $95Our pick

Review of Salalah’s Empty Quarter sunset safari, with Ubar, frankincense trees, dune driving, practical tips, price, and itinerary details.

“Great way of hanging out in the Empty Quarter to enjoy the dunes and the sunset in the evening Muhammad Ali was a good guide to work with. On this trip though one of the woman (from Mxo) was the most selfish and inconsiderate traveler I ever encountered in my travels. Rather shocking.”

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Salalah: Sunset Desert Safari - Rub Al Khali - Empty Quarter - Wadi Dawkah and the frankincense trees
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Salalah: Sunset Desert Safari – Rub Al Khali – Empty Quarter

Empty Quarter Desert Sunset tour - Ubar, the desert city linked to trade
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Empty Quarter Desert Sunset tour

3.Empty Quarter Desert Sunset tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $152

Explore Salalah’s frankincense trees, ancient Ubar ruins, camel encounters, and a spectacular Empty Quarter sunset on this private desert tour.

“Mohamed is an absolutely wonderful guide! So kind, helpful, and knowledgeable — he made the entire experience unforgettable. His warmth and patience made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. our kid also had a memorable time in the desert! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly special experience!”

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Desert Safari, Sunset & Sand Bashing (Rub Al Khali Desert) - Leaving Salalah for the Qara mountains
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Desert Safari, Sunset & Sand Bashing (Rub Al Khali Desert)

4.Desert Safari, Sunset & Sand Bashing (Rub Al Khali Desert)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $164

Review of Salalah’s Rub Al Khali desert safari, with frankincense trees, Ubar ruins, black camels, dune driving, and sunset views.

“The service was very nice when it comes to both the transport and personnel. The view of the desert was wonderful and all of us enjoyed the trip very much. The guide we were travelling with even brought snack to share with us.”

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Magical Night Stay in Rub Al Khali Empty Quarter Desert Salalah - Ubar: a short stop with a large story
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Magical Night Stay in Rub Al Khali Empty Quarter Desert Salalah

5.Magical Night Stay in Rub Al Khali Empty Quarter Desert Salalah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $275

Review of Salalah’s 2-day Rub Al Khali desert camp, including Ubar, sunset dunes, Bedouin meals, stargazing, and Wadi Dawkah.

“We had a wonderful time with our Guide! He was very welcoming and enjoyable! He made this experience really remarkable! Thank you//Shukran! We would recommend the operator and especially our guide! The tour itself is definitely amazing! The desert, the sand dunes, the sunset and sunrise, the stars at night, … Best wishes!”

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Desert Sunset Magic – Salalah Empty Quarter Experience - A coffee break in Thumrait
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Desert Sunset Magic – Salalah Empty Quarter Experience

6.Desert Sunset Magic – Salalah Empty Quarter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $200

Explore Salalah’s Empty Quarter with frankincense, Ubar ruins, dune bashing, Arabian coffee, and a sunset at Al Hadaf.

“Great experience. Our guide Hamid was very professional and took care of us making sure we had the best experience, arriving at the dunes in time for a unique experience. Hamid was very knowledgeable on Oman history and we appreciated him sharing the historical facts of his country.”

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Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert - Thumrait and Oman’s black camels
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Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert

8.Private Sunset Experience in Empty Quarter Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $195

Review of Salalah’s private Empty Quarter sunset tour, with camels, frankincense trees, Ubar ruins, dune driving, and practical booking advice.

“Amazing friendly guide, very flexible with the schedule and during the tours. Very helpful and answers all the questions you ask . Great experience all together, would recommend it to a friend.”

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