Saudi Arabia Showcases NEOM’s Progress With Newly Released Footage and Exhibition
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM has released a video showcasing current progress on its $500 billion desert megacity as Riyadh hosts an exhibition on The Line.
Middle East
Sandboarding and desert dune adventures in the Middle East.
Climate Change or Apocalyptic Prophecy? The Greening of Saudi Arabia’s Desert Leaves Locals Divided
The deserts of Saudi Arabia are not known for their lush greenery, but recent heavy rainfall has caused a shocking transformation in the landscape. Photos and videos circulating on social media show parts of the desert suddenly covered in grass and plants, particularly in the western regions of the country. The heavy showers that hit … Read more
Learning to Grow Wine in Israel’s Negev Desert to fight Climate Change
French wine growers are increasingly more and more interested in desert winemaking as a result of climate change, inspired by success stories of Israeli winemakers in the Negev desert. According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, climate change is harming production of wine in the mediterranean, due to increasingly higher temperatures and reduced precipitation … Read more
Construction Work Begins on Neom’s The Line, the High-Tech Futuristic City in the Arabian Desert
Drone footage reveals Saudi Arabia has begun works for its futuristic project “The Line”, first steps towards building its high-tech desert megacity Neom. Unveiled in early 2022, The Line will be part of a larger urban project for the city of Neom (from the Greek word for “new”, neo, and the first letter of Mustaqbal, … Read more
Beyond the World Cup: Desert Activities in Qatar
In November 2022, Qatar has become the controversial host of the FIFA World Cup, attracting soccer fans from all over the world, while trying to establish itself as a tourist-friendly travel destinations for everyone. While football itself is not something you should be looking to practice under the Arabian heat, there are many desert sports … Read more
Dubai’s Mysk Moon Retreat launch in October 2022
Mysk Moon Retreat, the prominent destination for hands-on glamping and desert adventures amidst the dunes of Mleiha and Al Faya Mountains in Sharjah, reopens its doors for the winter season. Starting from 1st of October 2022, guests can enjoy an unparalleled experience and ignite the adventurous spirit across the desert of Sharjah with exciting day-trekking, horseback … Read more
The Largest Deserts in Asia
The largest desert in Asia is the Arabian Desert, covering a vast area of 2,330,000 square kilometers. This expansive desert, situated in Western Asia, extends across countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and more.
Sandboarding in Kuwait
Kuwait offers unique sandboarding experiences in the Arabian desert, complemented by a desert safari that includes camel riding and a delightful dinner.
Discover the Real-life Locations Behind the World of Dune
Explore the real-world deserts of Liwa Oasis and Wadi Rum, the stunning filming locations that brought the planet Arrakis to life in the epic sci-fi film “Dune”.
The Lut Desert in Iran is the hottest desert in the world
The hottest desert in the world is the Lut Desert, also known as Dasht-e Lut, a salt desert located in southeastern Iran, specifically in the Kerman, Sistan and Baluchistan provinces. These regions are reknown for being some of the most arid and hot regions on our planet, with temperatures reaching up to 159 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more