The Middle East and the Arab world has long been a region that has been associated with adventure, especially the Empty Quarter area, which has been featured in novels as well as video-games.
The Empty Quarter
Also known as Rub’ Al Khali, this is the biggest uninterrupted sand desert in the world and is an unforgiving landscape. It covers more than 650,000km2 and is the topic of much intrigue and mystery.
Liwa Oasis
This is a massive oasis that is situated within the United Arab Emirates, within the jurisdiction of Abu Dhabi, the nation’s capital. It lies on the northern edge of the Rub al Khali desert and stretches around 100km from east to west.
History
Legend has it that the Liwa Oasis was much larger in the past, and was a home to around 50 settlement, with the most significant being the Bu Fallah Tribe. After Abu Dhabi became a prosperous world-class city, the ruler ensured that the tribesmen were included in the capital’s newfound prosperity.
Getting to Liwa
You can reach Liwa from the capital city quite easily, although a cab ride would set you back around 400AED. If you’re staying at one of many a desert resort Abu Dhabi has to offer, such as Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, then they would be able to arrange an excursion for you.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
