White desert, also known as Sugar Dunes or Al Khaluf Dunes is another natural phenomenon in Oman located near fishing village of Al Khaluf, 400km south of Muscat. Khaluf sands is one of the most alluring locations in Oman, but also one of the most challenging for the inexperienced driver. The big white sand dunes that are found beyond the village of Khaluf are very soft, and only approachable with a good 4×4. The dunes are permanently exposed to strong winds from the ocean, and are constantly moving.