Shubaytah Empty Quarter Dakar Stage

Shubaytah, located in the heart of the Empty Quarter desert, hosts the climactic final stages of the 2025 Dakar Rally. This region features some of the most formidable sand dunes on Earth, reaching heights of up to 250 meters. The Empty Quarter represents the ultimate test for Dakar competitors, where technical skill, navigation prowess, and mechanical reliability converge. Here, in these endless dunes, champions are made and dreams are either realized or dashed against the unforgiving desert landscape.

Location: Shubaytah, SA

Timezone: Asia/Riyadh

Length: 280km

Direction: Point-to-point