The Arid Land Dome was constructed in 1998 to enhance the efficiency of research at the ALRC. It consists of a dome-shaped glasshouse, which has an environmental control system to simulate the climate of arid regions, and several attached facilities.

This system demonstrates properties at controlled temperature, relative humidity and wind in arid regions, Column is used to monitor salt transport, studies on water and salt stresses under high transpiration conditions as well as processes in salt accumulation.

This room is used to teach visitors about arid lands and deserts using realistic three-dimensional models, audiovisual aids, and display panels. It introduces visitors to key concepts about the natural environment, desertification processes, and agricultural and revegetation techniques in arid regions, and exhibits specimens and data obtained during field surveys.