United Arab Emirates · Desert Adventure

Explore Liwa Full Day Desert Safari

10 Hours Round trip from Abu Dhabi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day desert safari to Liwa Oasis from Abu Dhabi
02 Explore the edge of the legendary Rub' al Khali, the Empty Quarter
03 Enjoy an amazing dune drive across towering desert landscapes
04 Visit a camel farm and stop for scenic desert photos
05 Possible fort and castle visits during the tour
06 Lunch at Green Oasis for groups of 3 or more
07 Experience the contrast of oasis scenery and vast desert surroundings

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Liwa Oasis on a full-day desert safari from Abu Dhabi. Set on the edge of the legendary Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, this experience takes you into one of the Arabian Peninsula’s most iconic desert regions for a day of sweeping dunes, oasis scenery, and adventure.

Enjoy an exciting dune drive, visit a camel farm, and stop for photos along the way. Depending on the day’s arrangements, the tour may also include fort and castle visits and lunch at a green oasis, making this a memorable way to experience the beauty and scale of the desert.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Liwa Oasis on a full-day desert safari from Abu Dhabi.

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What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Abu Dhabi

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Liwa Oasis is about 97.6 km (60.6 mi) south of the Persian Gulf coast and 150 km (93 mi) southwest of the city of Abu Dhabi, on the northern edge of Rub' al Khali desert. It is centered around 23°08′N 53°46′E and stretches about 100 km (62 mi) east-west, along an arch curved to the north. It consists of some 50 villages.

The route