Denis Villeneuve’s sweeping adaptation of the sci-fi classic built the desert planet Arrakis from the real deserts of the Middle East – the sandstone valleys of Wadi Rum in Jordan and the dunes of Abu Dhabi – with the ocean world of Caladan in Norway.
Where was Dune filmed?
Dune was filmed in Jordan (Wadi Rum) and Abu Dhabi (the Liwa desert) as Arrakis, with Norway as Caladan and studios in Budapest.
Every Dune location, explained
Arrakis – Wadi Rum, Jordan
The desert planet used the dramatic sandstone valleys of Wadi Rum in Jordan.
Arrakis – Abu Dhabi
The endless dunes used the Liwa desert of Abu Dhabi in the UAE.
Caladan – Norway
House Atreides’ rainy ocean world used the coast of Stadlandet, Norway.
The studios – Budapest
Interiors were built at studios in Budapest, Hungary.
Planning a visit
Wadi Rum in Jordan and the Liwa desert of Abu Dhabi – the real Arrakis – are spectacular, accessible desert destinations.
