In the footsteps of the Dune: shooting places and the most unusual deserts of the world

In the Russian rental came the continuation of one of the most anticipated paintings of 2024 – “Dune 2”. The film won the hearts of viewers who were fans of previous adaptations - it is always interesting to see familiar characters and the plot in a new reading. And the new film directed by Denis Villeneuve did not disappoint.

“Dune” also gathered the hearts of the younger generation, and this is not surprising, because the picture is a real visual masterpiece. The planet Arrakis, where the main actions unfold, fascinates with fantastic shots of sandstorms, picturesque rocks and golden sands.

In this article, we will tell you where the images from the “Dune” and other amazing deserts of the world were filmed.

Wadi Rum, Jordan

She's Moon Valley. This protected area of 720 square kilometers is located 60 kilometers east of the Jordanian city of Aqaba and the Israeli city of Eilat. Wadi Rum is a rocky desert with lonely standing dry trees and shrubs, as well as canyons, dips and hills.

In addition to “Dune”, there were shot films such as “Transformers”, “Martian”, “Aladdin” and several parts of “Star Wars”.

Rub al-Khali, UAE

This is a real sandy desert, where panoramic footage of the film was shot. Rub al-Khali is part of the Arabian Desert, and on its territory are the lands of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. The whole desert is covered with dunes, the height of which reaches up to 250 meters.

Deserts are amazing and mysterious places of our planet, where it seems that time has stopped. They amaze with their beauty, incomprehensible landscapes and unique flora and fauna. Let’s talk about other amazing deserts of the world.

Atacama, Chile

This is the driest desert on Earth. Here you will find incredible salt lakes, geysers, volcanoes and canyons. Atacama attracts astronomy lovers due to its clear sky and lack of clouds. At night, there is a stunning view of the starry sky, which cannot be seen anywhere else.

Sahara, Africa

It is impossible not to mention the largest desert in the world, whose territory covers more than 9 million square kilometers. Its endless dunes, stone plateaus and oases create an amazing contrast and attract tourists from all over the world. Here you can see unique plants and animals, as well as get acquainted with the culture of the Bedouins who live in this difficult climate.