Dune Filming Locations

Based on Frank Herbert’s grandiose sci-fi epic from the ’60s, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune takes us 20,000 years into the future to the desert planet of Arrakis, where hallucinogenic “spice melange” rolls freely over desert sands, plundered by the Great Houses for its rarity and role in intergalactic space travel. Desert scenes were shot on-location across Jordan and Abu Dhabi to showcase the natural beauty and hostility of Arrakis’ harsh desert climate.

1. Rab al Khali, 
Only the largest desert in the world could be the perfect dwelling for Dune’s colossal sandworms lurking just beneath the surface. Most of the ornithopter and sandworm chase scenes were filmed here, owing to the miles of undisturbed landscape in every direction. Dune bash your way around on a 4WD desert safari complete with a unique private dining experience— the incredible landscapes are sure to blow you away (no sandworms included).

2. Wadi Rum, Jordan
Villeneuve chose Wadi Rum for its sprawling granite outcroppings—ideal dwellings for Arrakis’ native tribes, the Fremen. These ancient and expansive landscapes are best explored on heart-pumping 4WD tours—but should you have the time, set off on a 3-day tour that covers Jordan’s other spectacular destinations, including the Dead Sea and Petra. Just remember: the Fremen are watching...

3. Nordjford, Norway
Look no further than the peninsular region of Nordjford Coast to glimpse the ocean homeworld of Caladan, where Paul Atreides watches a forlorn sunset before leaving for his new life in Arrakis. Surrounded by ice-blue waters and mountainous plateaus, this picturesque fjord is located between the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea. Cover glacial terrains and dramatic coastlines in the greater Nordjford and Sunnmøre area on a 7-day fjord hiking adventure by Holiday Norway.

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