An Nafud An Nafud An Nafud or Al-Nefud or The Nefud () is a desert in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula at , occupying a great oval depression. It is long and wide, with an area of . The Nafud is an erg, a desert region located in the north-central Saudi Arabia. Noted for its sudden violent winds, which account for the large crescent-shaped dunes. The sand in the Nafud is a brick-reddish color. Rain comes once or twice a year. In some lowland areas, namely those near the Hejaz Mountains, there are oases where dates, vegetables, barley, and fruits
Finke Desert Race longer race against each other for the title, it is always interesting to see who completes the 460 km round trip quickest. Finke Desert Race The Tatts Finke Desert Race, has the reputation of being one of the most difficult offroad courses in one of the most remote places in the world. It is an off-road, multi terrain two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to the small desert community of Aputula (called "Finke" until the 1980s) in Australia's Northern Territory. The race is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend