FAQs

THE BEDOUIN TENTS

The exteriors are made in heavy grade canvas and will withstand heavy and prolonged rain without leakage provided that the guy ropes are set to keep the roof taut.

The interiors have integral double layered cotton linings in standard traditional patterns and colours, with an Oasis yellow background.

Very: they are significantly warmer than a conventional PVC marquee. They are exceptionally well insulated and heating is rarely required.

By a domestic fan heater or oil-filled radiator running a few hours before your event, and then by body heat!  In extremely cold temperatures, by fan-driven warm air piped into the tents from exterior oil-powered heaters.

There is a door in every wall. These can be left closed or rolled up as required.

See the Stunning Interiors section below for information on larger event spaces.

When fully furnished with chill out furniture the comfortable capacities of the tents are:

• 4m x 4m: 15-20 guests
• 7m x 5m: 35-40 guests
• 9m x 6m: 50-60 guests

If instead you intend to seat everyone at low level Oasis banqueting tables the  maximum capacities are:

• 4m x 4m: n/a
• 7m x 5m: 30-40 diners
• 9m x 6m: 48-60 diners

Lawn, ideally, or any reasonably flat grassed area. They cannot be erected on hardstandings since the guy ropes are secured by metal groundpegs some 15 inches long.

However we can convert a freestanding frame marquee or other venue into an Arabian interior which matches that of the tents.

NEW: we can install Bedouin Tents inside buildings.  Click here for photos of an event for Samsung at Cardiff’s Celtic Manor where a 9m x 6m tent was built inside a hotel function room.

Some compromise on the standard footprint is possible where guy ropes can be fixed to pegs in flower beds or to nearby trees or other fixtures instead of pegs. 

The guy ropes need to run to pegs or fixings placed at least 1 metre from the tent walls, ideally 1.5 metres. The minimum overall 'foot-prints' of the structures are thus:

• 4m x 4m tent - 6m x 6m (16ft x 16ft)
• 7m x 5m tent - 9m x 7m (29ft x 23ft)
• 9m x 6m tent - 11m x 8m (36ft x 26ft)

Tents can be placed with open walls adjacent (ie, open side to open side) so as to create an undivided single enclosure, but the join would not be weatherproof. The guy ropes prevent an edge-to-edge join.         

Not easily. We'd need to look at the building in question and decide how this could best be done.

All of them.  The tent on the left has all sides open, the tent on the right has only the front open.

Much depends on what sizes are involved, how many tents, and the nature of the site. Most set-ups can be erected, furnished and lit in a single day.

We prefer to put the tents up in dry weather, but this is not a limiting factor.

Usually, at least one day before the planned event. Earlier, if the weather warrants it, or the client requires it.

One or two days after the event (typically, on Mondays or Tuesdays). We like to have a little flexibility on this, taking the tents down in a dry period if at all possible.

A lot less time than it takes to put them up! Half a day is normally sufficient to clear the site.

See some examples in our Gallery.

STUNNING INTERIORS

Very much so, this is an area of our expertise.  We are developing an array of different linings in addition to the Oasis yellow which is used for authentic Arabian interiors, Thai or Tapas events.

We transform standard frame marquees, barns, village halls, studios or any similar structures of reasonable size, to accomodate virtually any number of people.  At the time of writing we cannot line traditional pole marquees... watch this space...

We can help you at any time of the year and in virtually any location.

We normally need a ceiling height of a least 12 feet.

Inside a clear span marquee we can fix to the existing structure. Elsewhere rafters and beams can be used, or if necessary a basic scaffolding frame might be required.

The linings for even a large space can be completed within a day. For a large furnished event up to another day may be required to place carpets, furnishings and lighting.

See some examples in our Gallery.

FURNITURE, PROP AND ACCESSORY HIRE

Can I hire other Oasis items without a tent or lining?

   Our full range of furniture, props and accessories can be "dry-hired" to complement your event. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

It depends entirely on what functions the tent or interior is to fulfil: dining, buffet, bar, reception, chill-out, dancing - or a combination of these. We'll be happy to guide you.

All the equipment can be carried through a typical garden gate (30 inches width). Access is required within a reasonable distance of the event for Luton-type vans.

Normally the lighting can be powered from a 13-amp domestic supply or generator. Oasis switchboards and dimmers will enable you to control lighting levels.

We are based on the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire/Gloucestershire border between Oxford, Birmingham and Bristol and will work out a charge for delivery, installation and collection for you individually. This is based on the size of the job (how many vehicles the job requires), and the distance - please supply us with your postcode for a precise quote.

By way of example some approximate delivery costs follow:

• For a 9m x 6m tent toHigh Wycombe: from £220 + VAT
• For a wedding marquee for 150 people near Bath: from £350 + VAT
• For a soft furniture for 80 people to central London: from £230 + VAT

If you are hiring furniture or props and accessories on their own (i.e. there is no specialist installation of linings and lighting required by an Oasis team) you are welcome to co-ordinate your own collection and drop-off with us. Approximate arrival times are requested in advance of your hire.

Contact Us by phone or email . If you tell us what you have in mind, and the proposed date, we'll tell you right away whether we can help.

We then send you a written quotation, and will arrange to see the proposed site if deemed necessary.

To secure a firm booking we require a deposit of 30% of the quoted price, or 50% if the event is within two months of the booking date.

All our prices are subject to Delivery (unless otherwise agreed) and VAT at the standard rate.