A full‑day excursion from Abu Dhabi into the Liwa Oasis and the southern edge of the Rub Al Khali, combining high‑adrenaline dune bashing, a camel farm visit and a relaxed oasis lunch. Expect several hours on the road, expert drivers, and dramatic sunset light across expansive sand dunes.
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You slide out of the air‑conditioned 4x4 and the desert takes a breath around you — a wide quiet broken only by the wind moving the sand into new ridges. The route cuts south from Abu Dhabi into the edge of the Rub Al Khali, the Empty Quarter, where dunes rise and fall like a slow ocean and the vehicle threads steep slopes during a heart-pulse dune‑bashing run.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness for extended pickup/dropoff drive, short climbs on loose sand, and standing during photo stops
Wildlife
History
Liwa sits at the northern rim of the Rub Al Khali; its oases supported camel caravans and small settlements for centuries and remain culturally linked to Bedouin pastoral traditions.
Conservation
The Empty Quarter is ecologically fragile; stick to established tracks to avoid destabilizing dunes, avoid littering, and respect private farms and cultural sites.
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Sun protection
Bring high‑SPF sunscreen, a broad hat and UV sunglasses — shade is limited and desert sun is intense even late in the day.
Motion and jolt prep
If you get car‑sick, take remedies before the dune run; dune bashing includes sharp climbs and fast descents in a 4x4.
Footwear for sand
Wear closed‑toe shoes with good grip for walking on loose sand and climbing small dunes; flip‑flops are not recommended.
Respect local customs
Dress modestly when visiting farms, forts or local eateries — shoulders and knees covered is a simple courtesy.
Sunglasses and wide‑brim hat
Protects eyes and face from intense desert sun and reflected glare from sand.
summer
Closed‑toe hiking shoes
Offers stability on loose sand and protects feet during short dune ascents.
Reusable water bottle (1–2 L)
Staying hydrated is critical in desert heat; guides supply water but carry a bottle for convenience.
summer
Light layers and scarf
Temperatures can drop quickly after sunset; a light layer and scarf block wind and sand.
winter