The Martian Domes are space ship-like tents at the Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert.
The Martian Domes are space ship-like tents at the Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum, Jordan's largest desert.
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The camp's CEO and owner, Sultan Al-Nawafleh, says the domes give visitors the perfect opportunity to star gaze.
The camp's CEO and owner, Sultan Al-Nawafleh, says the domes give visitors the perfect opportunity to star gaze.
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Al-Nawafleh says the camp's design was somewhat inspired by the 2015 Oscar-nominated Ridley Scott film "The Martian," in which Matt Damon gets stranded on Mars.
Al-Nawafleh says the camp's design was somewhat inspired by the 2015 Oscar-nominated Ridley Scott film "The Martian," in which Matt Damon gets stranded on Mars.
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Until the domes were built, Al-Nawafleh says there wasn't a luxury camping option in the desert.
Until the domes were built, Al-Nawafleh says there wasn't a luxury camping option in the desert.
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The Martian Domes feature luxuries such as air conditioning, showers and their own private terrace.
The Martian Domes feature luxuries such as air conditioning, showers and their own private terrace.
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The Martian Domes are an extension of the Sun City Camp, which opened three years earlier.
The Martian Domes are an extension of the Sun City Camp, which opened three years earlier.
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There are 20 domes, which can sleep four people each.
There are 20 domes, which can sleep four people each.
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The glass windows give visitors a panoramic view of the desert.
The glass windows give visitors a panoramic view of the desert.
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The Martian Domes in all their futuristic glory.
The Martian Domes in all their futuristic glory.
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Visitors can spend their time relaxing on their deck, or take part in a range of activities organized by the local Bedouins.
Visitors can spend their time relaxing on their deck, or take part in a range of activities organized by the local Bedouins.
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A camel ride through Wadi Rum is one of the activities offered by the hotel.
A camel ride through Wadi Rum is one of the activities offered by the hotel.
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Hot air balloons rides can also be arranged.
Hot air balloons rides can also be arranged.
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Dune bashing through the vast desert is also an option.
Dune bashing through the vast desert is also an option.
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