Liwa Oasis and Empty Quarter : OMAN/ SAUDI ARABIA/ UNITED ARAB EMIRATES/ YEMEN
Nestled on the northern edge of the Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert, the extensive Al Liwa oasis stretches about 100 km east-west in an arch curved to the north. The Rub al Khali desert is one of the largest sand deserts in the world. Liwa Oasis is about 100 km south of the Persian Gulf coast and 150 km SSW 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 east-west, along an arch curved to the north. It consists of some 50 villages. The geographic and economic center of the oasis is Muzayri`, where the highway from Abu Dhabi enters the oasis and then divides to the east (65 km to the easternmost village, Mahdar Bin `Usayyan) and west (45 km to the westernmost village, `Aradah).A modern, multilane highway connects the oasis area to the capital, Abu Dhabi.
After a 360km drive from Dubai or 220km from Abu Dhabi through the constantly shifting sculptures of the Liwa Dunes, vast heritage farms and the imposing range of the Hajar Mountains you will arrive at the First Class Liwa Hotel surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world and overlooking a breathtaking oasis. Combine Liwa Hotel with our two other recommendations around the Hajar Mountains,Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet and Le Meridien Al Aqah for the perfect roundtrip followed by a few days on Jumeirah Beach! Liwa Oasis - About two hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi is Liwa, one of the largest oasis in Arabia and a gateway to Rub Al Khali or Empty Quarter. The place makes a refreshing change with freshwater pools and date plantations. It is also home to the Bedu people, known for their hospitality.
Abu Dhabi is one of the most astounding cities of UAE. A noted region to explore the true culture, history and tradition of the Middle East, Abu Dhabi in UAE has become one of the hot tourist spots in the world. Sightseeing in Abu Dhabi in UAE will give immense amount of pleasure and happiness, particularly if you visit the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi. Liwa is a large oasis area in Abu Dhabi and a 2 hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi will bring you to this wonderful Liwa Oasis in Arabia. Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi makes a great refreshing change for travelers with freshwater pools and date plantations. It is also home to the Bedu people who are known for their warm hospitality and friendliness. Among the Popular UAE Destinations, the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi is a place worth visiting and enjoying an everlasting vacation in the Arab World. There are some 50 villages, with 50,000 and 150,000 inhabitants living in the Liwa Oasis. Of the south of Liwa Oasis, you will find the empty desert of Rub al-Khali. The economy of Liwa Oasis depends on agriculture and the local residents produce mainly dates. However, the main income comes from tourism. The infrastructure is excellent, with well-maintained farms, green houses with fiber glass matting tunnels and drip irrigation for outdoor crops. UAE Travel Guide provides complete information on Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi that is shaped as a perfect arc, 120 kms long with roads that join it to the rest of the country. The Liwa Oasis happens to be the ancestral home of the rulers of Abu Dhabi, the an-Nahyan family.
After a 360km drive from Dubai or 220km from Abu Dhabi through the constantly shifting sculptures of the Liwa Dunes, vast heritage farms and the imposing range of the Hajar Mountains you will arrive at the First Class Liwa Hotel surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world and overlooking a breathtaking oasis. Combine Liwa Hotel with our two other recommendations around the Hajar Mountains,Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet and Le Meridien Al Aqah for the perfect roundtrip followed by a few days on Jumeirah Beach! Liwa Oasis - About two hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi is Liwa, one of the largest oasis in Arabia and a gateway to Rub Al Khali or Empty Quarter. The place makes a refreshing change with freshwater pools and date plantations. It is also home to the Bedu people, known for their hospitality.
Abu Dhabi is one of the most astounding cities of UAE. A noted region to explore the true culture, history and tradition of the Middle East, Abu Dhabi in UAE has become one of the hot tourist spots in the world. Sightseeing in Abu Dhabi in UAE will give immense amount of pleasure and happiness, particularly if you visit the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi. Liwa is a large oasis area in Abu Dhabi and a 2 hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi will bring you to this wonderful Liwa Oasis in Arabia. Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi makes a great refreshing change for travelers with freshwater pools and date plantations. It is also home to the Bedu people who are known for their warm hospitality and friendliness. Among the Popular UAE Destinations, the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi is a place worth visiting and enjoying an everlasting vacation in the Arab World. There are some 50 villages, with 50,000 and 150,000 inhabitants living in the Liwa Oasis. Of the south of Liwa Oasis, you will find the empty desert of Rub al-Khali. The economy of Liwa Oasis depends on agriculture and the local residents produce mainly dates. However, the main income comes from tourism. The infrastructure is excellent, with well-maintained farms, green houses with fiber glass matting tunnels and drip irrigation for outdoor crops. UAE Travel Guide provides complete information on Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi that is shaped as a perfect arc, 120 kms long with roads that join it to the rest of the country. The Liwa Oasis happens to be the ancestral home of the rulers of Abu Dhabi, the an-Nahyan family.
