Dune Bashing In Saudi Arabia: Adventure Awaits In Desert Land (image:.instagram.com/visitsaudi)
As Saudi Arabia presents one of the largest desert sands, dune bashing is one of the popular sports that evokes interest not only to locals but also foreigners. For these outdoor adventures, Saudi Arabia gives you a number of options, and the red sand dunes of the Al-Thumama desert are one such destination.
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Al Thumana, one of the largest deserts in Saudi Arabia, is situated in Wadi Thumamah at the border of the al-Armah mountains on the northern edge of Riyadh. This lowland desert area is located nearly 50 miles from Riyadh. Instead of a traditional desert, the villages and sand-clad landscape exude unique charm and beauty.
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Besides the off-roading Jeep safari across the dunes, Al Thumama also offers dune dashing on bikes, which makes the travel even more adventurous. It is also celebrated for hosting outdoor recreational places, especially the Thumamah National Park.
The desert also features interesting activities such as skateboarding, dirt biking, horseback riding, and quad biking. The camel riding and camel feeding activities are also another amusing activity for the travellers. The presence of restaurants and shacks in the desert also offers plenty of mouth-watering delicacies.
Though dune bashing is considered as a summer sport, it is quite enjoyable during mild winters as well.
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As the sport offers an adrenaline rush experience, spending a tranquil night under the stars in desert camps gives you solace and calm.
