Liwa Desert Safari - A must Experience Destination!

Also known as “Rub’ al Khali Empty Quarter" is a sand desert that covers a 650,000 km area encompassing the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. With infinite dunes and picturesque landscapes, Empty Quarter invariably stays true to its origin. The northern edge lays an empty quarter of Liwa Oasis featuring the world’s largest dunes with many exceeding 150 meters. Decades ago the famous traveller Wilfred Thesiger expressed admiration for the silence and the towering dunes of LIWA through his book Arabian Sands in 1959. Liva has now become the destination choice for adventurers.

Tour Operators & 4x4 Transfers

Arabiers Liwa Desert Safari offers morning, afternoon, evening and overnight Liwa Desert SafariSafari experiences. Our drivers are there to pick you up from all parts of the UAE.

Public Transports

From Abu Dhabi

From Dubai

There are no direct buses from Dubai to Liwa. You can board a bus to Abu Dhabi from Dubai and then go to Liwa by bus. 3 buses are operating from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.

• E100 - Al Ghubaiba Bus Station to Abu Dhabi central bus station (Main station near Al Wahda Mall)
• E101 - IBN Battuta Bus Station to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station, Abu Dhabi
• E102 - IBN Battuta Bus Station to Mussafah Shabiya Bus Station, Abu Dhabi

Timings are subject to change, and please make sure you call toll free number of the AD Traffic department, 80088888 or check the direction to liwa with public transportation to double confirm the timings.

Even if you take a bus from Abu Dhabi to Liwa Mezairaa station, you can visit the major city attractions and other event venues. Mentioned below are the popular Liwa attractions, their distance from Mezairaa station and the cost of Transport from the station to the attractions.

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• Speeding, drifting or any other stunts will put you in danger. Don't copy any experts performing dune drifting or quad bikes or 4*4, they might be professional. If you feel any unsafety, for instance, a desert guide driving rashly or any similar happens, immediately inform your tour operator, or complain about the driver with the tourism police. You can contact the police by dialling 97128002626 and +97125127777. In case you are on tour with your kids then you must not to forget buckle them in a baby seat during a desert drive.

Basic safety guidelines for Liwa desert

If you plan to visit Liwa Desert Safari in a pleasing climate then September to April will be the ideal time to plan your trip. This can be a good time for your desert safari and other activities. However, there is a high increase in the flight tickets and hotel fares. If you plan a budget-friendly trip to Liwa then summer would be a good option for you but you may face an unbearable heat. Hotel and flight rates are low during the summer. You can also avail a few good deals at the end of April and September. Low-crowd lovers, who wish for less crowd at sightseeing spots can visit the place on weekdays.

Liwa Tel Moreeb festival is considered one of the well-known and most celebrated events in the Liwa. The event follows a handful of activities like Motorcross track challenges, bike racing, drag racing, camel racing, horse racing, freestyle drifting and classic car competition. The one who climbs the Tel Moreeb dune (the world's largest dune) with a 300-meter height and 50° angle becomes the event showstopper.

Other famous events in Liwa