There are footprints in these dunes. They are the steps of a nomad traveller and a writer named Abdullah Akhdar, named for his nurturing kind soul, as green and nurturing as the heart of an oasis. His father, Ahmed bin Abdullah al-Harthi, was a poet. His childhood was culturally rich; unravelling within the village called Mudhairib amongst his father’s horses and, when he was older, exploring the nearby dunes of the desert. Here, he developed a deep love in his heart towards the shimmering sands, watching the mesmerising dance of the dunes and listening to the songs of the wind.

Today, the family of Abdullah Akhdar continues to preserve the beauty and the legacy of Thousand nights, to provide for every traveller thirsty for the tranquillity of the soul and the senses. It is an invitation to visit these enchanting dunes, to sense the stories and the magic held within its grains of sand, and to see for yourself what miracles it has in store for you.