The movie was shot in Hungary, Italy and in the deserts of Jordan.
Arrakis Desert
In movie
Scene where Paul and Chani are talking sitting on a barchan in the desert.
Real
Scene was shot in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. To shoot a romantic scene, a certain amount of lighting was needed, which appears for just a few minutes during dawn. Therefore, even this small scene took a very long time to shoot.
Wadi Rum
The palace at Caladan
In movie
Scene where Princess Irulan Corrino in her palace on the planet Caladan.
Real
Scene was shot in Italy, the sanctuary of Brion is a unique complex of tombs, with ponds and buildings in an interesting architectural style.