The Rub' al Khali [note 1] (/ ˈ r ʊ b æ l ˈ k ɑː l i /; [1] Arabic: ٱلرُّبْع ٱلْخَالِي, [ar.rʊbʕ‿al.χaːliː]) or Empty Quarter is a desert [2] encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula.The desert covers some 650,000 km 2 (250,000 sq mi) (the area of long. 44°30′−56°30′E, and lat. 16°30′−23°00′N) including parts of Saudi Arabia ...

Also known as: Al-Rabʿ al-Khali, Ar-Ramlah, Empty Quarter, the Sand. Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They ...

Apr 25, 2017 · The Empty Quarter features a varied topography. The elevation is as high 2,000 feet (610 meters) above sea level in the west and slopes down to about 600 feet (180 meters) in the east. In the western parts of the desert, the sand is fine and soft while the opposite spectrum contains sand dunes, salt flats, and plains of gravel and gypsum.

Oct 27, 2023 · The Empty Quarter (Arabic: Rub'al-Khali) is the expansive desert in the southeastern interior of the Arabian Peninsula, the largest continuous body of sand in the world. Understand . It's tempting to call the Empty Quarter "no man's land", but that's not quite correct. Nomads do in fact inhabit parts of the Quarter at various times of year.

May 23, 2024 · The Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia, known as Rub' al Khali in Arabic, is one of the least habitable places in the world. It is the largest unbroken expanse of sand in the world, and the Arabian peninsula's largest desert. Taking up much of the lower quarter of the Arabian peninsula, the Empty Quarter has an area larger than France, Belgium, and ...

Dec 1, 2010 · The Empty Quarter, or Rub al Khali, is the world's largest sand desert. Photograph by Dave Yoder, National Geographic. TRAVEL; Empty Quarter Desert in Abu Dhabi. By Carl Hoffman. December 1, 2010

The Empty Quarter Desert is located in the southeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula and covers a quarter of the total area of the Arabian Peninsula. The Empty Quarter is a vast, low basin filled with billions of tons of sandy soil. Its area, spanning four countries (the Kingdom, the UAE, Oman, and Yemen,) is about 550,000 km2.

Feb 28, 2025 · The Empty Quarter is the English name for the Rub’ Al Khali desert, located in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is the largest continuous sand sea in the world, with an area of 650,000 square kilometres (250,000 sq mi), and 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) long and 500 kilometres (310 mi) wide.

If you’re in the Empty Quarter, try to get up close and personal with the world’s tallest sand dune, Tel Moreeb, which means Scary Mountain. Over 300 metres high and boasting a 50° incline, this photogenic dune is a dream for 4x4 enthusiasts, with experienced bikers and drivers competing to climb to the top during the Moreeb Hill Climb event, part of the Liwa International Festival that ...

Mar 14, 2024 · In Arabic “Rub al-Khali” means empty quarter. The desert of Rub Al Khali is the location of several adventure sports and activities. The desert mainly attracts tourists from western countries who are drawn by the mystic beauty of …