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Rub' al Khali (Rab al Khali)

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This enormous desert is known as the "Empty Quarter" and is part of the Arabian Desert. It is the largest area of continuous sand in the world and one of the driest places on Earth while also containing vast deposits of petroleum, but its huge size and inhospitable terrain makes it virtually uninhabited and largely unexplored.
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Category

Large Sand Desert

Spanning Countries or Regions

Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

Area Size

650,000 km2 (250,000 sq mi)

Known For

Desert Landscape
Famous Desert Filming Location
- Matrix Series: Machine City 01
- Hidalgo: "Ocean of Fire" Horse Race
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Jakku (UAE section)
- Dune (2021 Series): Arrakis Ornithopter & Sandworm Scenes
Famous Video Game Setting

Day Trip from Major Cities

Day trip from Muscat, Nizwa, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh possible

Rub' al Khali

Special Info & Comments

Part of the Arabian Desert

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