I have never seen anything like Shaybah. Yea…I’ve seen sand dunes on photos and television, but here they were now, live and in living color, and they are indeed one of nature’s wonder to behold. The sand is fine, soft and range in colors from light tan to a burnt orange.
The only thing located in Shaybah is a major crude oil production site and resources to support it which includes; housing facilities to accommodate 1000 men, administrative offices, an air-strip, a fire station, recreation areas, maintenance and support workshops, and power stations for generation and distribution. Shaybah is located approximately 40 km from the northern edge of the Rub’ Al-Khali/Empty Quarter desert, and about 10 km south of the border to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Map of Shaybah
Below for your viewing pleasure are the photos 
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Shaybah Red Sand Dunes
Shaybah Wavy Sand Dunes
Shaybah Wavy Sand Dunes Close Up
Shaybah Top Of The Dunes
Shaybah Sun over Sand Dunes
Shaybah Saudi Arabia
Shaybah Sand Dunes with Mosque
Shaybah Sand Dune
Shaybah Road
These pictures are beautiful
Thanks!!
While doing research on visiting Shaybah, I came across your photos…..the colors and textures are so enticing. If I go there, I plan on definitely taking my camera along, but doubt I can capture the beauty as you have. Exceptional photos, with contrast, shadows etc.
Thanks Teri for your kind words. And, I’m sure you will get some fantastic photos. The natural beauty of this location makes it easy.