Joanna James
The desert is a fascinating world to explore and more so when you are in Oman. The Oman desert is a coastal region between the Gulf of Persia and the Gulf of Oman and there are many cool and unique things you can do when you are there. So, let's take a look at the list of top five things in detail.
Sandboarding is the new surfing and the higher you go up the dunes the more speed you will be able to pick up on your way down. Sandboarding is one of the most fun and adventurous activities in Oman that you can take part in. This is especially fun if you bring your friends along and you make a game out of it. But keep in mind that there is every chance of getting a little roughed up just as you would if you were going snowboarding. But the fun is in that thrill.
One of the best spots to test your off-road driving skills is a bit of dune bashing in the town of Bidiya. Part of the Asharqiyah, Bidiya is located close to resorts the likes of Desert Nights Camp and you can spend the nights in a Bedouin-themed camp while in the morning you can attack the dunes with vigour. The golden hills can be quite tricky even with a 4x4 so if you aren't comfortable with driving, you'd do better to let a professional driver do it and take the backseat, literally.
At night you can retire to your Oman desert camp-styled retreat and sit out on the dunes as the sun goes down, taking in the golden hues with it. The hotel will take care of you so you are nice and warm and have a hot mug of coffee as you gaze up into the night sky as the universe seems to open up before you revealing thousands and thousands of stars. Take in the billions of galaxies that tower over you and think about your very existence. You will come away a changed person.
Bedouin tea is also known as Maramaraya and is a treat all over the Middle East. It is sweet and spicy and made up of indigenous herbs. Teaspoons of sage and thyme are added to strong black Ceylon tea with 2 pods of cardamom, honey, and a stick of Ceylon cinnamon. It will warm the cockles of your heart.
There's nothing like lying back at an oasis and maybe taking a quick dip especially if you are visiting with your significant other. The solitude and the rush of silence will create an absolutely romantic atmosphere in case you are planning to do something special for you beloved. The natural springs stand out like a green thumb amidst the golden sands.
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