52 Travel Destinations That Are Perfect for People Who Hate Crowds
36. The Empty Quarter, Oman: Sand, Silence, and Timelessness
Rub’ al Khali—“The Empty Quarter”—is the world’s largest sand desert, stretching across Oman into Saudi Arabia. Here, dunes rise like burnt-orange waves, and the silence is almost holy. Visit during winter for cooler temperatures, and experience Bedouin hospitality in remote desert camps. This is not a place to do—it’s a place to be. Vast, harsh, and humbling, it offers a deep, quiet reset.
