Abu Dhabi Desert

The Rub' al Khali Desert, commonly translated as the "Empty Quarter," is the world's second largest desert after the Sahara. Endless sand dunes that stretch for more than 255,000 square miles, the Rub' al Khali borders on four countries - Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates. Just a quick two-and-a-half hour drive from central Abu Dhabi, a visit to these vast sandy dunes and impressive salt flats is well worth it on any visit to Abu Dhabi. There are many different ways to visit the desert, depending if you might enjoy a relaxing sunset tour, an adventurous adrenaline-filled 4x4 ride, or anything in between. Don't miss out on sandboarding, camel rides and much more as you explore all the fun ways to discover the desert from Abu Dhabi on Musement today!