The Liwa Oasis is a 100 km long crescent shaped oasis situated 220 km north of Abu Dhabi island on the northern edge of Saudi Arabia’s Empty Quarter (the Ruba’ Al Khali). The oasis is one of the most important farming and pasture production regions of the UAE, making it an important part of the country, especially integral to UAE’s rural culture. The desert life you get to see at this unique oasis is completely authentic and very immersive.
Liwa Oasis is home to more than 50 villages. The most fascinating aspect is that the current rulers of various Emirati cities are actually members of families that belong to the Bani Yas tribe from Liwa Oasis. Traces of royalty can be still be felt in many parts of the Liwa Oasis. Moreover, Liwa Oasis is now very well connected to most major Emirates by multilane highways due to its importance in the UAE map. The oasis also hosts some of the highest sand dunes that have created excellent venues for some desert drag racing.
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