Liwa Trekking And Overnight Desert Camping

One of the most enchanted Liwa desert adventures available to tourists in the UAE is the Liwa Desert Trekking and Overnight camping. By travelling, towards the west of Abu Dhabi, you will arrive at the exciting Rub'al Khali (Empty Quarter) in Liwa. While visiting the place, one can experience the serene silence, and view the world's largest uninterrupted sand mass. Guests can also participate in activities like stargazing and nature desert drives.

During the tour, you will enjoy sand trekking under the supervision of the Arabiers Liwa dune guide. Along with your guide, you can walk (trek) on a hike of 5 to 8 kilometres (Based on your capability ). Thereafter you will be returned to your camp during Sundown. Finally, after the sand expedition, you can enjoy your off-time with a captivating sunset view. Click some pictures of the beautiful sunset scenery in the largest dune, stare at the stars and enjoy a live barbecue feast. After spending a full night at the Liwa Empty Quarter, enjoy the sunrise with some coffee and light breakfast before our desert safari guide takes you back to Abu Dhabi.

Rub’Al Khali or Empty Quarter encompasses most of the Southern Arabian Peninsula and covers around 650, 000 km2. The empty quarter desert’s most part lies in southeastern Saudi Arabia and with fewer parts in Yemen, Oman and UAE. In 1931, British citizen Bertram Thomas was the first person from the West to cross the Rub al Khali successfully in 59 days covering 13,000 k.m.