Is there a Dune: Part Three game where you can live in the desert?
Live a Dune: Part Three life in Abu Dhabi
The Dune: Part Three game scenario is not ready in LifeSim yet. You can join the waiting list on this page. We will send you one email when you can play this desert life in Abu Dhabi.
Unofficial. LifeSim is not affiliated with or endorsed by Legendary Pictures. You would play an original character, not a real person or a character of the story.
About Dune: Part Three
Dune: Part Three is an upcoming epic space opera film. Denis Villeneuve directs the movie, and Legendary Pictures produces it. The plot comes from the novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert. The plot follows Emperor Paul Atreides through a complex story. He faces a holy war across the galaxy. He also deals with a dangerous political conspiracy. The Emperor must handle betrayal from his closest circle of friends. He faces the severe results of his absolute power over the universe. People wait to see how he manages the crisis.
Fans talk about the movie a lot this week. A studio update on October 27, 2026, started the recent discussions. Then, an announcement on November 3, 2026, confirmed a runtime of 151 minutes. This makes it the shortest movie in the trilogy. Excitement is also high because the final trailer is out now. Fans prepare for the big theatrical release on December 18, 2026. The production company shared an earlier update on July 7, 2025, to build public interest. The internet has many fan groups for this film.
The real city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates acts as the filming location. The movie uses this place for the sand planet Arrakis. The vast Liwa Desert shows the harsh landscape of the film. The city has majestic palaces that mirror the grand scale of the imperial political intrigue. The massive sand dunes serve as the perfect setting for the movie scenes. The real places provide a great visual style for the story.
Why Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's vast Liwa Desert serves as the breathtaking real-world filming location for the harsh, sandy landscape of the planet Arrakis. Its majestic palaces also mirror the grand scale of the film's imperial political intrigue.
Who you could be
A desert survivalist in the Liwa Desert
You start your life near the towering sand dunes of the Liwa Desert to learn about water. You set life goals to explore the deep desert without a car, and the AI characters answer what you type. They keep a memory of your long walks on the sand.
A political courtier at Qasr Al Watan
You walk through the colossal halls of the real presidential palace to plan secret meetings. Your choices in these group chats change your money and relationships with the leaders. You plan an outing to meet your political friends near the grand throne room.
A black market smuggler near Louvre Abu Dhabi
You use the stark, futuristic dome as a quiet meeting place to trade rare items. You must avoid the palace guards when you deliver your goods to the local buyers. Happenings appear on the map to show new trading spots around the city.
A royal guard at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
You protect this isolated luxury compound in the Empty Quarter from dangerous local groups. You add patrol routes to your daily calendar to keep the fortress walls safe. The game sends you messages when strangers walk near the borders of the resort.
A sisterhood initiate at Moreeb Dune
You train your mind near the massive 300-meter sand slipface to learn about the universe. LifeSim does not have a magic system, but people react to your mysterious stories. You track your progress in your daily recap and invite other people to join.
A day in the life of a desert scout
Tariq is a desert scout in Abu Dhabi. He wakes up early and checks his phone inbox. He has a group text from his close friends. They invite him to visit the Liwa Desert for the day. Tariq adds this trip to his daily to-do list. He puts on light clothes to handle the high heat. He sets a life goal to learn about the deep desert. Tariq likes to explore the real streets of the city.
He meets his friends at a small café near Qasr Al Watan. They talk about the new Dune: Part Three trailer. The AI characters answer Tariq with their own words. They remember that Tariq likes epic space opera movies. Tariq suggests a walk to the grand palace to see the halls. They plan an outing and pick the real spot on the map. The group walks together to enjoy the morning air.
In the afternoon, the group takes a bus to the Moreeb Dune. Tariq climbs the tall slipface to test his strength. This physical activity changes his health status in the game. He watches the sunset over the empty, harsh sand. At night, he returns to his home in the city. He reads his daily recap and plans his next trip to the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort. He sleeps to get ready for a new day.
Scenario ideas
The palace conspiracy
You work as a clerk at Qasr Al Watan and hear secret plans about the royal family. You use your phone to text warnings to your trusted friends. You try to stop the plot before the leaders arrive.
The harsh desert test
You travel to the Liwa Desert to prove your physical strength on the dry sand. You invite an AI guide to walk with you and track your daily survival goals. You write about your progress in your daily notes.
The secret art trade
You meet mysterious buyers at Louvre Abu Dhabi to trade strange artifacts from the Empty Quarter. You check the map for local happenings to find new clients who pay cash. You talk to strangers to get the best price.
The fortress retreat
You manage a royal event at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort for the rich guests. You try to keep the party safe from angry local groups outside the walls. You check your calendar to follow the event schedule.
Questions
When does Dune: Part Three come out in theaters?
Legendary Pictures releases the movie in theaters on December 18, 2026. The production company shared earlier updates on July 7, 2025, and October 27, 2026. Fans wait eagerly for the final release date.
How long is the new Dune: Part Three movie?
An update on November 3, 2026, confirmed that the runtime is 151 minutes. This makes it the shortest film in the epic space opera trilogy. The shorter time keeps the story very fast.
Where did the film crew shoot the desert scenes?
The crew filmed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They used the vast Liwa Desert for the harsh sand planet. They also used Qasr Al Watan for the imperial palace scenes. The city offers many beautiful locations for the movie.
Can I fight in a holy war in the game?
LifeSim does not have a combat system for the players. You can talk about the political conspiracy, but you cannot fight other characters. You must keep the story safe for a young audience. The game character builder blocks all violent text descriptions.
How do the AI characters work in LifeSim?
Every person in Abu Dhabi has a job, a home, and a daily routine. They answer your text messages in your own words. They keep a memory of your past chats and activities. You can plan a fun outing with them easily.
How does the waiting list for this scenario work?
You leave your email address in the form on this page. We send you one email when the scenario is playable. We do not send spam or promotional messages. You can always play the game completely for free.