UAE/Abu Dhabi: Petrified Dunes
Around a 150km trip from Dubai into the neighboring emirate of Abu Dhabi and then a little bit of map searching, and I finally found this spot in the middle of nowhere in the desert – a small but beautiful display of petrified sand dunes forming elaborate sandstone formations. This is not even a protected area – a massive military airbase is nearby and F-15s are flying above, while an empty desert road cuts through the sands. But the dunes are stunning – weathered by the constant winds and hardened by time – they look like frozen sculptures with small arches and windows and pillars. You will have the whole place to yourself!
