Dunes by Al Nahda, Wadi Al Abyad, Oman, 502 Abyaḑ, Oman
Based on 31 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.0
Facilities
6.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
6.3
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Reviewed: 26 January 2023
Iman
OmanOver priced food Mostly Indian cuisine No much of activities
Location Clean Friendly staff
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2022
Leora
GermanyEverything was a bit run down and could use some renovation. Especially the pool. But we used it anyway and it was still great and the pool had beautiful views, esp. during sunset.
Staff was super friendly, amazing service and great food!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 12 February 2022
Remco
NetherlandsBe prepared for cars racing up the dunes all night long to keep you awake.
Very friendly staff, good location.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 6 February 2022
Vishwaganesh
OmanThe property is terribly run down. Maintenance will need to be stepped up if they want to continue positioning themselves as a luxury resort.
The property though understaffed were manned by exceptional staff. Nikhil and Ajay ensured that we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The food was exemplary, the chef was amazing.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 8 January 2022
Basel
OmanThe staff was very friendly both the Patra and Mr. Sharma did their best to make our stay good,
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 5 January 2022
Christophe
BelgiumThe pool and garden could definitely use some maintenance..
The staff (Patra and collegues) were very friendly and helpfull, the rooms were really nice.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 November 2021
Murugan
OmanManager and staffs were very friendly. Issues with maintenance. And property needs uplift most of facilities are old and depreciated. Ex. Pool, kids area, cycles etc.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Kendall
United Arab EmiratesOur expedition to the much-vaunted Dunes Resort was a comedy of errors wrapped in the guise of a vacation. With expectations set sky-high by glossy brochures and an alluring website, what we encountered was a masterclass in the art of disillusionment, peppered with moments of dark humor courtesy of the universe. Here's a rundown of the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your sense of humor): - Entrance & Ambiance: Our welcome was less red carpet and more red flag, with a gate that seemed to question its life choices and lighting that flickered like a morse code for "turn back now." - Check-In Extravaganza: Forget the traditional reception desk; we were greeted by a nomadic concierge with juice. It was as if we were checking into a Survivor episode, not a resort. - Room Chronicles: - The curtains were in a state of existential crisis, part hanging on for dear life, part surrendering to gravity. - Our TV boasted a grand total of three English channels: an endless loop of news, a channel devoted to making us experts on Indonesia, and anotheru ensuring we knew everything about Japan—except how to get there from our room. -Bathroom Waterworks: The shower offered a choose-your-own-adventure experience, mainly choosing between flooding the bathroom or performing an impromptu rain dance. - Amenities: - The golf course was more jungle safari than fairway, a thrilling challenge for those who like to putt amongst wildlife. - The pool, aspiring to be a beach, was partway there with its own sandy bottom and an exotic half-filled look. - Volleyball court or rock garden? Why choose when you can have both, ensuring every serve comes with a side of peril. - The Great Blackout: Our final evening featured an unexpected twist—a power outage. The flashlight provided for such emergencies was, naturally, as dead as our hopes for a flicker of luxury.
The staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Gauthier
FranceThe view The sunset
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Falguni
United StatesThey are selling it as a luxury 5 star property but rates and website all depicting that but it is no longer what it once may have been. Considering the facilities, it is more a two star. Location and staff are 5 star! Nothing is in 5 star working order. Limited menu. Same menu on all three days with astronomical prices!
Staff and location. We were the only guests at the property so that made up a little for the fact that the pool did not work and no spa, no tv and practically no wifi!!!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Joshi
United KingdomRoom space
Staff. (Yogish)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2022
Aleksandra
PolandI liked the place very much.
Unique place. I would stay longer to chill out if I could. Great swimming pool with an amazing view on sand hills. Great quality of rooms, very helpful staff!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Benan
Omanthe food and room
disappointing to see the place not being maintained. the restaurant had a few dishes available only (very limited choices). the staff were very welcoming though
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Aleksandr
United Arab Emirateshope they will renovate the property by the next season.
Peace and tranquility. Absolutely amazing property, however, got seriously decayed probably because of lack of tourists during the covid years. Just hope they will renovate it for the next season (the property will be closed during the summer months). Overall we had a very pleasant stay. The room was good. The food really exceeded our expectations. A perfect place to unplug and enjoy nature. Feel very important to mention that staff made amazing job, was very complaisant and attentive.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 3 February 2022
Abhilash
OmanQuad bikes are noisy especially on nigh times
Unique Property, located near DXB express way, easy to reach. Food is tasty in the restaurant. Cycle Ride kept kids busy. staffs are very attentive. One can't say it's a Tent, look like a hotel room. Enjoyed Quad bike rides, having pool is an added advantage.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2021
Rudolf
OmanWe enjoyed food, still more menu choice would have been better!
Location is awesome! Easy to reach. Staffs are so co-operative. We enjoyed Quad bike ride. Nice weather, spend long and late hours in restaurant area. Pool in the middle of the sand dunes is very unique concept. Rooms are spacious and well maintained.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 26 December 2021
Suad
OmanThere were no activities for kids and only 5 staff were working in the entire hotel. The food was not good and there was too much noise of cars and bikes from outside the hotel it was below our expectation given the money we paid. The pool water was very cold as well.
The weather was nice and the staff were friendly
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 21 December 2021
Vinette
South AfricaAmazing location and the staff were excellent!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 8 December 2021
Pascal
United StatesThe food, the constant noise from dune bashing cars, the lack of maintenance of the pool.
The staff, the location, the room.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 29 November 2021
Bader
Omanvery bad service. no receptionist at all. the whole resort looks neglected. the Swiming pool weren’t clean and it looked like wasn’t maintained for so long.
location and the design
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Ismail
OmanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 3 June 2022
Mahmouf
OmanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Matthew
OmanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Amjad
OmanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Maya
OmanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
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