The Sharqiya Sands (formerly known as Wahiba Sands, or Ramlat al-Wahiba) is a region of desert in Oman. The region was named for the Bani Wahiba tribe. The area is defined by a boundary of 180 kilometers (110 mi) north to south and 80 kilometers (50 mi) east to west with an area of 12,500 square kilometers (4,800 sq mi). The desert has been of scientific interest since a 1986 expedition by the Royal Geographical Society documented the diversity of the terrain, the flora and fauna, noting 16,000 invertebrates as well as 200 species of other wildlife, including avifauna. They also documented 150 species of native flora.

The drive from Muscat is around 2:15 hrs and one can enjoy the dune drive in Wahiba. Some of the dunes are as high as 100 meters, and forms a perfect place to witness sunset. If you are early morning riser, we recommend to climb on dune to witness sun rise.

You can also drive for 45 minutes from Wahiba to reach Wadi Bani Khaled. The natural Oasis with lot of greenery around, as a complete contrast to Wahiba Sands.