The Dunes was a Las Vegas casino that opened in 1955 and closed in 1993. It was located on the Las Vegas Strip and was known for its Arabian Nights theme. The SAHARA was another Las Vegas casino that opened in 1952 and closed in 2011. It was also located on the Las Vegas Strip and was known for its Moroccan-inspired architecture. Both the Dunes and the SAHARA were popular Vegas casinos during their time.