Лахбаб (Красные дюны) lahbab-red-dunes
A premier desert region 50km southeast of Dubai famous for high-elevation crimson sand dunes rich in iron oxide minerals.
Дюн-башинг dune-bashing
An exhilarating off-road driving discipline where certified marshals navigate steep sand dunes in 4x4 vehicles with deflated tires (12-15 PSI).
Арабский кофе (Гахва) gahwa
UNESCO-recognized traditional Arabic coffee brewed with lightly roasted beans, cardamom, and saffron, served in small cawa cups as a symbol of hospitality.
Аравийский орикс arabian-oryx
The national animal of the UAE, a luminous white desert antelope with long spear-like horns, historically known as the biological inspiration for the unicorn.
Биг Ред (Аль-Хамар) big-red
Dubai’s highest and most famous sand dune rising over 300 feet (100 meters) on the Dubai-Hatta highway, renowned for extreme off-road climbing.
Осыпной склон (Слипфейс) slipface
The steep, leeward slope of a sand dune formed at the natural angle of repose (approx. 32-34 degrees) down which sand cascades during dune bashing maneuvers.
Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo can-am-maverick
A purpose-built desert racing buggy featuring up to 195 horsepower, full roll cage, and 24 inches of suspension travel for tackling massive dunes.
