The Empty Quarter
The Empty Quarter is the largest uninterrupted desert in the world, stretching across a vast expanse of approximately 650,000 square kilometers. This immense sea of sand connects Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, and is renowned for its breathtaking, otherworldly landscapes. Towering over this vast desert is Ramlat Jadilah in Oman, the world’s tallest sand dune, rising to staggering heights that challenge the imagination.
Throughout history, the Empty Quarter has drawn the curiosity and admiration of intrepid explorers. Among the most famous travelers to have ventured into its depths are Bertram Thomas, the first documented Westerner to cross the desert in the 1930s, and Wilfred Thesiger, whose accounts in Arabian Sands offer a vivid portrayal of the harsh beauty and enduring mystique of the Empty Quarter.
