10/10 Excellent
Sharon, Singapore
Dec 9, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A royal treat in the desert
Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Dunes by Al Nahda
4.5 star property
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Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Pool
- Parking available
- Room service
- Spa
Explore the area
Wadi Al Abiyad Sands, Barka
- Nakhal Fort37 min drive
- Jebel Shams94 min drive
- Jebel Akhdar135 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Tent, 2 Bedrooms
Superior Tent, 2 Bedrooms
- 743 sq ft
- Desert view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed
Luxury Tent, 1 King Bed
- 420 sq ft
- Desert view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Royal Tent, 2 Bedrooms
Royal Tent, 2 Bedrooms
- 1496 sq ft
- Desert view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 King Beds
About the neighborhood
Barka
With a stay at Dunes by Al Nahda in Barka, you'll be near the beach, and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Nakhal Fort and 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Barka Souq. .This family-friendly resort is 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from Jamiya Islam Masjid and 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Barka Fort.
What's nearby
- Barka Souq - 32 min drive - 23.3 miles
- Nakhal Fort - 37 min drive - 18.5 miles
- Oman Botanic Garden - 47 min drive - 40.2 miles
- Rustaq Fort - 48 min drive - 33.9 miles
- Jebel Shams - 94 min drive - 55.6 miles
Getting around
- Muscat Intl. Airport (MCT) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
- Fleur Restaurant - 17 min drive
- وجهة الشاي - 14 min drive
About this property
Dunes by Al Nahda
Luxury resort with a golf course and free breakfast
Dunes by Al Nahda offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and free minibar items. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
This Barka resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and DVD players. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as an outdoor pool or a fitness center. This Art Deco resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Fleur, a theme restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Fleur - Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Russian
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free extended parking on site
- Free valet parking on site
- RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free breakfast available daily
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A poolside bar
- A restaurant
- Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
- Fleur
Things to do
- 9-hole golf course
- Arcade/game room
- Bicycle rentals
- Children's club
- Children's pool
- Gym
- Outdoor pool
- TV in common areas
- Volleyball
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- DVD player
- Free crib
- In-room babysitting (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator on request
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
- Separate bedroom
- Soundproofed rooms
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- Computer station
- Conference center
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Terrace
Spa
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Braille/raised signage
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
- Art Deco architecture
- Banquet hall
- Built in 2015
- Designated smoking areas
- Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Free crib
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
- Pay movies
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Free stocked minibar
- Refrigerator on request
More
- Air conditioning
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between April 01 and September 30.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: USD 500.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Dunes Al Nahda Hotel Wadi Al Abiyad
Dunes Al Nahda Hotel
Dunes Al Nahda Wadi Al Abiyad
Dunes Al Nahda
Dunes Al Nahda Hotel Barka
Dunes Al Nahda Barka
Dunes By Al Nahda Oman/Barka
Dunes Al Nahda Resort Barka
Dunes Al Nahda Resort
Dunes by Al Nahda Barka
Dunes by Al Nahda Resort
Dunes by Al Nahda Resort Barka
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
dave, manchestet uk
Oct 15, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury desert resort
Excellent accommodation and food, very scenic location overlooking the desert and gigantic dunes. Very, very restful break.
Only surprise was the 2 Kms of rough terrain between the motorway exit and the resort, a SUV Is highly recommended. Watching the 4WDs dune bashing was also interesting but apparently at weekends +200 vehicles can be there so sleeping could be difficult. If you want peace and quiet then best to avoid weekends
dave
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Alex, Al-Khobar
Mar 21, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall nice place, but not without flaws
The hotel basically has comfortably equipped guestrooms in tents and an open restaurant are, all nicely nestled in some high sandy dunes. So it is a very nice setup, totally suitable for e.g. a romantic candlelight dinner under the stars. In fact, the hotel even provides lanterns free of charge, that you can write your wishes upon and let it go up in the sky.
Check in was fast and efficient, car taken care of by valet service. Tents are nicely furnished, of course fully air-conditioned, and provide a minibar, content of which can be consumed free of charge.
Staff is caring and friendly, in a professional way, never pushy, always attentive.
However, what could be a perfect place to stay, was to some extend spoiled, though admittedly our biggest displease may have been out of the control of the hotel.
The dunes surrounding the hotel attract drivers who take pleasure to run them up and down, with all kinds of vehicles. What may be fun to look at during daytime, is driving you crazy during night time. Some of the vehicles are extremely noisy and the tents to not provide noise protection. So if you try to sleep, it is a little bit like staying in a tent in a rainforest whilst it is cut down with chainsaws all around you, to give you the picture. We would have hoped that at least between 10 pm and 6 am, there is some peace and quiet, but no, the noise went on and on and on...
Other than that, you could feel that some fresh made restaurant food is combined with microwaved stuff...
Alex
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
6/10 Okay
Ali
Dec 5, 2017
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Stayed for two nights. It was a little noisy, but it was ok. There were a lot of activities. But we wanted to just relax. Didn’t try the spa though.
Ali
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
8/10 Good
Tom
Nov 25, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel itself was excellent
Hotel amenities and facilities were excellent - I couldn't fault the room we had - staff excellent - my only slight gripe was that the hotel wasn't really as advertised. The sand in and around the resort has a fair amount of litter and there is a highway being built nearby which reduces the serenity.
Not really the fault of the hotel but something worth knowing is that this is seen as a bit of a family retreat for Omani people - so expect a lot of kids running around all the time (not necessarily a bad thing).
Tom
4/10 Poor
Caroline
Jan 8, 2019
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
Even though the staff was friendly they were pretty inefficient and rather clueless when we asked for advice or service. The phones from the tents didn’t work so we had to walk to reception every time we needed something. The activities for kids were restricted. The biggest disappointment is the noise, one thinks this is a haven in the desert but lots of huge 4x4 come as early as sunrise for dune bashing, not to mention all the quads....
the website is and pictures tell a story of peace and nature with luxury for families but unfortunately that was not our experience.
Caroline
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jan 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Empfang, hervorragender Service, Transfer perfekt organisiert
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
khunta
Dec 31, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
if you would like to have quiet...
Hotel facility is fine, and staff is supportive. However, nearby the hotel, there is another dune, so tourist have sand cruise and camp whole day (even very late night), which does not makes quiet desert circumstance... I recommed to reach the hotel before sunset, otherwise you may lose the way to reach the hotel.
khunta
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
8/10 Good
David
Mar 19, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
David
8/10 Good
RENE
Nov 12, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort luxueux "sans piscine".
Nous étions les seuls clients dans cet immense Resort loin de tout. Grande chambre dans une fausse tente (les murs sont en briques recouverts de toiles pour donner l'illusion). Malgré cela un service attentif et personnalisé. Nous avons eu droit à un massage "arabic" d'une heure par personne compris dans le prix. Excellent diner et petit déjeuner par un chef qui s'y connaît. Boissons soft drink abondantes dans le frigo de la chambre et gratuites à volonté. Nous avons également eu droit à la fin du diner à une lanterne à voeux (qui s'envole). Mais Golf "ridicule" qui ne mérite pas ce nom (voir photos). Surtout : il manque une piscine dans cet immense Resort ce qui ferait passer le temps. On peut penser que le peu de clients s'explique par cette absence de piscine dans un Resort de ce prix.
