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Liwa Oasis

The Liwa Oasis is one of Abu Dhabi top attraction as it is one of the largest oasis areas in Abu Dhabi. It is a 2 hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi.

It is home to the very hospitable Bedu tribe, it has many freshwater pools and date plantations. The area is populated by a collection of Bedouin villages that follow along the oasis at the Northern edge of the Rub al Khali. The center of this is Mezaira'a, which offers a few shops and services.

Liwa is at the edge of the UAE's most impressive desert region, when considering the size of the dunes. It is a great launching off point for self-led or pre-arranged dune-bashing and other desert safaris. It is also a good place to learn more about Bedouin culture, as most of the settlements are built of concrete. Liwa has one of the most spectacular scenery that can be seen on the route going east from Mezaira'a to the village of Hameem as the dunes here are like shifting mountain ranges.