Smothering southern Jordan, the vast Wadi Rum Protected Area epitomizes an Arabian desert scene. It's utterly silent, where the faint moans of a camel or a car careening over loose sands carry ...

Experience the heart of the Arabian desert like never before with Dubai's most exceptional Desert Safari Package. This thrilling and immersive journey combines exciting adventure, cultural exploration ...

A number of companies offer organized tours of the Empty Quarter; some of the more reputable options are Arabian Adventures, Emirates Tours, Abu Dhabi Adventure Tours and Abu Dhabi Desert Safari.

Former Royal Marines Commando Gareth Timmins looks at eight desert warfare scenes from movies and rates ... and has fought overseas in the Northern Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Aden/Somali Basin.