The Liwa Oasis is considered as one of the largest uninterrupted sand deserts in the world. The name is given because it is home to a group of villages in United Arab Emirates. This is also the home of Abu Dhabi and UAE’s chiefs. Historically speaking this has been a date-palm cultivating place.
Check into Qasr AL Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, one of the Luxury Hotels Abu Dhabi, and have vehicles arranged to tour the oasis. Al Sarab Desert Resort is a luxury resort, which boasts of five stars, located on the oasis’ edge.
Camping is a good option to find out the best in the oasis. It is always recommended to have more than one four-wheel vehicle. You need plenty of water as well. You can opt to camp close Tal Mireb without going far away. Many shops as well as a gas station are also available. The main attractions of this oasis are its high dunes with the vegetation.
The oasis is home to Bedouin culture. Camping is a good way to learn their culture and customs. You can also ride along the desert’s dunes and try sand skiing before the sun sets. The desert camp will turn out to be marvelous as you will be treated to an extravagant barbecue, camel ride and falconry display along with henna painting.
Along the eastern road from Liwa, close to Abu Dhabi, is Emirates National Auto Museum which encloses a great collection of cars owned by the royal family. 134 kilometres from Liwa is Al Mirfa, which is a beach to have some fun.
Think what to do with your camping. Are you going to stay overnight, or make a climb towards mountains? The desert overlooks Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) Desert on the other side.
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