description Al-Dahna Desert Overview
The Al-Dahna Desert is a narrow sand arc stretching approximately 1,200 kilometers through central Saudi Arabia. It serves as a connective corridor between the larger An Nafud desert to the north and the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) to the south. The desert is characterized by its distinctive reddish-orange sand dunes that can reach heights of up to 50 meters and is part of the Arabian Desert system.
help Al-Dahna Desert FAQ
Where is the Al-Dahna Desert located?
Al-Dahna is a narrow arc of sand running through central Saudi Arabia. It connects the An Nafud desert in the north with the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, in the south.
How long is the Al-Dahna Desert?
The desert stretches for approximately 1,200 kilometers. Its unusual shape makes it a connective corridor between Saudi Arabia's larger sand deserts rather than a roughly circular desert basin.
What do the dunes of Al-Dahna look like?
Al-Dahna is known for elongated sand dunes that can appear reddish because of iron oxide in the sand. Those dunes form the narrow sand arc described in the catalog entry.
How is Al-Dahna different from the Rub' al Khali?
Al-Dahna is a long, narrow connector, while the Rub' al Khali is the much larger Empty Quarter to the south. The two are geographically linked, but they are not the same desert.
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