Nothing really it was all perfect.

The Camp position Is perfect far away from the roads on top of dune. The Camp is managed by a family with great attention to details and personal touch that large camps do not have at all. The central tent for coffee dinner and breakfast is super comfortable and invite you to sleep in the patio open air. Mr.Saud the founder and his son will help you through the activities ( dune bashing a must). You can easily drive by yourself to the Camp is well indicated but you need a 4wd and to deflate your tires. Las but not least dinner and breakfast are high quality and very abundant. Thank you again for you great hospitality.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was great. But option paying using card would be awesome

We really loved this experience! It's only us who been in camp, so we felt special. We ordered shuttle service (it's expensive given the fact that distance is small), dune bashing - it was really cool!, camel sunset ride (I agree with all reviewers that price is high for such activity) but we really loved it! Dinner was exceptional! bad is comfy and nice! Salim was our driver and we enjoyed his company (his english can be better though)

Stayed in April 2025

The camp was small and quiet. The staff were attentive and the food was spiced beautifully. The sleeping tent was spacious and felt luxurious. We had good instructions on how to deal with tyres and find the camp and we didn't need a guide.

Stayed in April 2025

The overall experience was stunning. The location in the desert is a bit farer than most other camps and not left/right of the main "road". Therefore you get a feeling of being alone. There are just 6 tents for guests and a bigger tent where you can spare your time and where the food is served. The tents with bathroom nearby are spacious and extraordinary clean. Cleaner than most other rooms/hotels we have been to in Oman and not something you would think of in the desert. The food for the breakfast and dinner was amazing and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Therefore the rating is a 10 out of 10. The only downside we personally experienced was the sunset camel ride. 25 OMR per Person for roughly 1km camel riding a few dunes away from the camp while walking on a leash. Then sitting on the dunes for the sunset and on the same way back to camp. Maybe our expectations were a bit to high, but the price/performance ratio just doesn't fit in our opinion. So full recommendation for the camp but not the camel ride.

Stayed in April 2025

Sunset camel ride was excellent and well worth doing though pretty expensive!

Good location in the desert, quiet and not too close to other camps. Great that it’s small and intimate with just 6 tents

Stayed in February 2025

Perfect small-scale camp with just six tents, not far from Al Wasil but far enough off the desert road to be secluded, with no other camps in sight. The tents are spacious, comfortable and very clean, each with its own separate facilities. Saud is a kind and genial host who enjoys conversation with his guests. The food was excellent. We recommend the desert drive and visit to a bedouin family, not at all the false 'laid on for tourists' experience that these things can be.

Stayed in February 2025

No complaints, but it would have been helpful to understand the costs a bit better. Currently, the exchange rate is 2.6 USD to 1 Oman riyal. Total cost of the experience was ~$200/night US. We weren't certain if we could drive our rental car all the way to the camp (it wasn't 4WD), so we elected to meet at a spot 9km away and they took us on into the camp. This transfer cost 25 OMR or $65 US. I think we could have made it and in retrospect probably should have tried it first. A 10 minute camel ride around the camp (highly recommended!) was 5 OMR and a 40 minute camel ride or trip to the local wadi was 25 OMR.

This was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed so much about it. Saud has created a beautiful, quiet, comfortable space for a small number of people to have an intimate experience in the desert, an homage to his experience growing up in Bidiyah. From beautiful tents to private bathrooms to wonderful food, Desert Waves is an amazing place to experience the desert, the stars, the scenery and experiences like camel rides or visits to local spots. We met some lovely people (fellow travelers) in the camp that we shared meals with, and Saud and his staff are very helpful, informative and friendly. FYI, two taxi drivers from Muscat quoted us 50 OMR each way to drive us to Bidiyah, and renting a car ourselves was less than half of that amount.

Stayed in February 2025

Perfect in every possible way. Mr Saud and his stuff are wonderful, the facilities, beds are amazing. Dinner and breakfast great. The location is perfect , you feel alone and no other camps in site, extremely private and cozy. Fantastic!

Stayed in January 2025

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We spent two nights in Saud's camp, which was one of the highlights of our trip. We met him close to Bidiyya, so he could guide us to the camp. Saud immediately made us feel very welcome with his hospitality and great humour. The tents with the kingsize beds are very comfortable and with all the necessary facilities (power, fan, lights etc.). We enjoyed every second at the camp with great food, coffee & dates chats with Saud and watching the sunrise/sunset and stargazing from the closest dune. We also booked two activities: the sunrise camel riding and a visit to a bedouin family, which was culturally very insightful. Saud explained all the do's and don'ts in the muslim culture and told us a lot about the bedouin life. As a little free extra, he took us an "dune-bashing" tour on the way back.

Stayed in November 2024

Can’t think of anything. Everything was perfect

Anazing small camp…only six beautifully crafted beduin tents. Everything is meticulous and very delicate. Located in wonderful surroundings and extremely quiet…actually totally silent. Such a bliss. Sunset and sunrise were magical and the stairy night…wauw. The owner was delightful and very helpful. He answered all our questions of the camp and desert…thanks. He even managed to arrange a sandboarding tour in the desert. His son was our guide and so cool. Expert driver who really knew how to tackle the steep dunes. We had a great time and it was fun to sandboard down the dunes.

Stayed in January 2025

Only improvement point is to accept credit cards.

We were hosted by Mr. Saud and his very friendly staff. The meals were delicious. The tents very clean. It‘s a great experience since the camp is small with only 6 tents.

Stayed in January 2025

Cold water shower (solar controlled) The price of the activities are expensive for what they are (e.g. £70 for 30 mins of sand dune boarding), but we wanted to try anyway.

Amazing experience to stay in a camp in the desert The owner was very friendly and sorted us out with many activities Amazing peaceful place (digital detox with no wifi), gorgeous to look at the stars. Yummy breakfast and dinner Separate private bathroom

Stayed in December 2024

We had a fantastic time staying in Saud’s camp! We went during the quiet season and had the whole place to ourselves. The tents have all you need and are very spacious. The bed and linen are comfortable and good quality. The food prepared was so tasty and there was a lot of it, wether it’s dinner or breakfast. There is also a nice spot with cushions where you can lie down and watch the stars. The camp is further away from the big village-looking accomodations, and feels like you are having an authentic desert stay without compromising on comfort. We paid 25 OMR for a sunset camel ride each, 25 OMR for the parking pick up. Bring cash for everything!

Stayed in December 2024

We where driving around the Omani Coast and the mountain with our one car. The Owner Said picked us up outside the village, we left the car there and he drove us to he's beautiful desert wave camp. He's such a friendly men, absolutely amazing and he had so many helpful recommendations for our roudtrip. We went for a Camel ride into the sunset and the next morning we flew with a balloon into the sunrise. We very thankful that we meet Said, we a had very good conversations about the Omani culture. The food was also very delicious. It felt like family. Best wishes from Nicole and Simone. Amas

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

My stay at Desert Waves Camp was truly memorable. Set right in the desert, it’s an authentic, laid-back spot—ideal for those wanting a more personal experience over the larger, commercial camps. Saoud, our host, even met us at the desert entrance to guide us to the camp, making arrival smooth and welcoming. The food was tasty, and stargazing under the clear night sky was a highlight. Just a note—bring cash to pay for your stay and activities. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy the desert in a relaxed, comfortable setting.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was perfect

Amazing experience, we stayed the night, watched the sun set after a long camel ride, then the next morning, we visited a bedouin camp... It was my partners birthday, and Saud bought a cake for her, which added so much to our visit!! Amazing experience, loved every second of it, especially sitting under the stars at night

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

- good communication by Saud, the owner of the camp (pick-up details (for non 4x4 cars), dinner needed, activities provided etc), - cosy camp, 6 tents (which are very comfortable. Fans are available in the tents), - dunes around the corner, stars all over the place, - we opted for a dinner and lunch, which were both very good, - The staff was very friendly, and Saud came in in the evening for a talk (accompagnied with some dates and coffee/tea). Conclusion: if you are looking for a small scale camp with the sand dunes nearby, this is an excellent option (as there are a lot of camps available). .

Stayed in September 2024

The tents are beautifully equipped with very comfortable beds and furnishing. It is tucked between two sand dunes. The food is so incredibly delicious and the staff very friendly and attentive. We were very lucky to have the owner join us over dinner and share wonderful stories about his life, culture and love for the country. This was definitely the icing on the cake and we enjoyed every moment together.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Luxury tents and facilities, at secluded place,quiet, great food , great location

Stayed in March 2024

Not much I didn't like to be honest.

Overall experience was so good. Views are just spectacular. Rooms are very cleam and cozy, especially for a camp in desert. Food they provided are tasty as well (I brought my own food which was never used). Staff are very welcoming and truly friendly. Totally worth the money!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Everything was amazing from the beginning to the end! We were lucky to have the camp for us only!!! The tent was very confortable and clean! The food was very very delicious! We enjoyed every single minute of our stay there.

Stayed in December 2023

Bring cash with you cause they do not take card!

Dinner and breakfast were very good, the tent is simple but very comfortable, they can arrange pick up for you in case you don't have a 4x4 car

Stayed in February 2024

This is my second stay at Saud’s camp. The standard of the camp is incredibly high with beautiful tents in a lovely quiet location. The camp is quieter and more traditional than many of the other options. Just you, the sand, the sun, stars. Saud is a great host, he has a wealth of good knowledge about the surrounding area and gives up a lot of his time sharing stories and laughing. Hes very easy to communicate with. His staff are excellent and keep the camp very clean and your stomachs full. My thanks to both of them.

Stayed in January 2024

There is nothing not to like about Desert Waves. If self driving like we were, just be sure to lower your tyre pressure before heading into the dunes.

Amazing Omani welcome from Saud and his family. A stunning location with spotlessly clean and comfortable tents, with crisp linen and beautiful interior decoration. Delicious and plentiful buffet dinner taken in a traditional Omani tent setting, then sitting beside an open fire under the stars. This is a must visit location for anyone wanting to experience the beauty and tranquillity of the desert. And very fair value for money considering the amenities and warm hospitality. Don't miss the sunset!

Stayed in January 2024