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Dahna

Dahna

9.9
A desert in southern Saudi Arabia that has red sand dunes
  • proper noun
translation icon : Dahna
  • The striking red sands of the Dahna attract photographers and adventurers from around the world.

Examples

  • The Dahna desert is famous for its stunning red sand dunes.

  • Travelers must be well prepared before crossing the Dahna desert.

  • The Dahna stretches for hundreds of kilometers across the heart of Saudi Arabia.

  • Have you ever visited Dahna?

  • The tourists marveled at the stunning red sand dunes in Dahna, a beautiful desert region of Saudi Arabia.

  • In Dahna, the sunset cast a golden hue over the vast expanse of shimmering red sands.

  • A group of adventurers set off to explore the unique landscapes of Dahna, known for its striking desert scenery.

Synonyms

Ad-Dahna Desert
vsDahna
7.8

A long arc of red sand dunes in southern Saudi Arabia

has identical meaning but uses a shorter, more common name

Compounds

Ad-Dahna Desert
7.8

A long arc of red sand dunes in southern Saudi Arabia

Surface Forms

Dahna main

Etymology

Dahna comes from an Arabic word dahnā that means a 'long ribbon' or 'long stretch' of sand, giving the image of a narrow line of dunes. So, Dahna today names the red, ribbon-like desert of long sand dunes in southern Saudi Arabia.