Saudi Arabia is landlocked by a range of spectacular high dunes and long sand valleys, which are readily accessible to visitors to enjoy a unique blend of serenity and thrill.
Here are some of the different deserts in Saudi Arabia with windswept mammoth dunes surrounded by mountains and the breathtaking areas.
There are different types of dunes that develop into all shapes and sizes:
The Crescent Dunes:
As its name suggests, the crescent dune is shaped like a crescent and is the most common type of dune. Formed by winds blowing in one direction, these dunes are more wide rather than long.
The Linear Dunes:
With ridges as their prominent feature, the Linear Dunes are straight and long. Usually separated by other sand or rocky terrain, these dunes occur in parallel sets.
Dome Shaped Dunes:
Dome-shaped dunes are low circular-shaped dunes that lack a slip face, occurring due to the instability of winds.
Star Shaped:
When the wind blows from all directions, the Star Sand is accumulated like a pyramid-shaped mound growing upward.