Growing popularity of tourism in Al Sharqiya Sands
MUSCAT: Magic, creativity, calmness, fun, excitement, beauty, hustle, recreation, sports are the words, which have different or contradictory meanings, but you will certainly feel them when you will visit the Al Sharqiya Sands.
You will enjoy its various tourist resorts and camps. It is a perfect destination for those who want perfection and uniqueness. It is a rich experience combined with tranquillity and recreation to escape the hassle of modern life. There are excitement and pleasure of speeding four-wheel drive vehicles, camel racing, sand skiing, walking on sand dunes, the sighting of golden sands which reflect at the time of sunrise and sunset, watching twinkling stars in a desert night. All these attractions give tranquillity to the hearts and sense of peace within the soul.
Those who own tourist companies, camps and various tourism products confirm that there was a growing popularity of tourism in Al Sharqiya Sands, especially in the current year. There was a huge response from tourists this year compared with previous years. This diversity of the tourism in the area is as diverse as the tourists’ resorts in the region. The tourist’s programmes are also diverse and rich. This attracts various types of tourists.
There is diversity in the tourism in the area, which a tourist can experience along with Al Sharqiya Sands. There is an oasis situated deep in the desert, a park surrounded by sand dunes from three sides that makes a wonderful view. There are also a number of other oases including Shahiq and Eidan. This is a living example of the unique blend of the desert environment and the green environment.
The camp ‘Alf Lailah’ or the Thousand Nights is an example of luxury tourist camp. It is strategically located in the golden dunes of the Wahiba Sands and the Al Sharqiya region. It is one of the camps that provide a tranquil environment for desert experience and adventure. It has 40 traditional camps and 4 traditional tents, which gives you all comfort.
About the services provided by the camp, Wesal Bint Abdullah Al Harthiya, owner of the camp, said that Alf Lailah has a restaurant, which serves Omani and international cuisine to suit all tastes, with traditional Omani meals such as barbecue. There is also a special counter to serve Arabic grills and fresh baked items. There are also a number of entertainment activities including watching Sunset and driving in the dunes.
The camp also offers musical events such as traditional dance and oud music. There is also a centre for those who like sports such as darts, billiards and sand motor bikes, as well as there is a special corner for children’s games.