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Named after your ex-girlfriend heart, the Empty Quarter (Rub’ Al Khali) of Oman is known for its harsh desert climate filled with endless sand dunes as far as the eye can see.The Empty Quarter, which encompasses most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Yemen, has ancient remains only recently discovered by archaeologists in 1992 using remote sensing equipment.
The city of Ubar, once a trade port along the fabled frankincense route through ancient Arabia, dates to 2,800 BC. And based on excavations and satellite imagery it is also believed to be the Iram of the Pillars, mention in the Quran as a wicked and many-towered city eventually swallowed up by a massive sandstorm – a place sought out by adventurers and explorers for over a century!
Ramlet Jedelah - Some 12 kilometers from the Yemen-Oman border is a home to the highest dune in the world. The summit has been measured at 455m, surpassing the previous record holder - BIG DADDY. You may know BIG DADDY from our trekkup to Namibia, standing on 418m.
And on this weekend, we will take a deep dive into this mysterious area, not far from Salalah, trekking the dry canyons, exploring lost Bedouin cities, and discovering ancient archaeological sites. And as the sun sets on the vast dunes of Arabia, we will get settle into our desert camp for Salalah-style delicacies, served by a campfire.
Lets go!
Day 1: LOST CITY OF UBAR
Meeting at airport at 10am for direct flight to Salalah, immigration formalities, hop on 4x4s and start journey into the Empty Quarter, an area of vast sand dunes and lost cities. Here we will explore the ruins of Ubar and learn the many legends of this fabled city. We then drive through breathtaking dunes until we reach our campsite and watch the sunset before tucking into a BBQ dinner. Tonight, we stay in tents.
Day 2: EMPTY QUARTER - RAMLET JEDELAH
After breakfast at camp, we head out towards Yemen border to spend the day exploring the many dunes and grand views of the Empty Quarter.
We will then continue drive to Ramlet Jedelah - highest dune in the world with elevation 455m, even higher than Namibia's own Big Daddy (325m). After short climb and several hundred selfies, we will next head out to plateau, covered with Geodes - hollow rocks lined with an inside layer of sparkling crystals, which appear in abundance here.
Next we head towards another camp site to set up for the night and enjoy yet another stunning sunset.
DAY 3: WESTERN DHOFAR
Although its time to head back to Salalah, brace yourself for another set of stunning views! We will visit Rakhyut pools, Shaat view point, Mughsayl blowholes before we reach the airport with pockets full of memories, for the afternoon flight back home.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy & relaxing, available to everyone. Stunning views ahead!
Duration: Weekend
Activities:
Camping, dune bashing, dune trekking, sightseeing, discovering ancient cities.
Accommodation and meals:
Camping, equipment provided - bring your own sleeping bag. Meals included.
Cost: AED 3350 all incl. flights until NOV 15th.
Specifically excluded: insurance, visa (GCC residents are visa free).
See yah at Empty Quarter x
Trekkup Crew
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Dubai International Airport, ستاربكس, مطار دبي الدولي دبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة,Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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