Liwa Oasis, Desert oasis in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Liwa Oasis features extensive date palm plantations spread across multiple villages, surrounded by towering sand dunes reaching heights of 250 meters.
The oasis has supported human settlements for thousands of years, functioning as a crucial trading route connection point across the Arabian Peninsula.
Local residents maintain traditional Bedouin practices through agricultural methods, dance performances, and festivals that display regional customs throughout the year.
The location sits 100 kilometers southwest of Abu Dhabi city, with optimal visiting conditions occurring between October and March during cooler temperatures.
The oasis borders the Empty Quarter, containing some of the highest sand formations in this section of the world's largest continuous sand desert.
Location: Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Elevation above the sea: 196 m
GPS coordinates: 23.13333,53.78333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
The United Arab Emirates presents modern architecture and cultural sites. This selection features skyscrapers, art museums, historical forts, artificial islands, and mosques. The locations are situated in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
158.8 km
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
168.6 km
Aldar Headquarters building
166.4 km
Sheikh Zayed Bridge
160.5 km
Qasr al-Hosn
161.1 km
Capital Gate
157.7 km
Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium
159.4 km
Corniche
159.6 km
Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque
158.9 km
The Landmark
161.2 km
ADNOC Headquarters
157.8 km
Al Bahr Towers
160 km
Heritage Village
159.6 km
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi
158.8 km
The Founder's Memorial
157.9 km
Wahat Al Karama
159.1 km
Emirates National Auto Museum
125.6 km
Etihad Towers, Building 2
157.4 km
Baniyas Stadium
163.7 km
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
158.8 km
St. Paul's Church, Abu Dhabi
154.5 km
Observation Deck at 300
157.4 km
Abu Dhabi History Museum and Aquarium
159.8 km
Zayed Heritage Center
157.3 km
Al Forsan wakeboarding lakes
161.3 km
Mangrove National Park
159.9 km
AquaDhabi
158.8 km
Aqua Park Marsana
153.6 kmReviews
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The sand is reddish-orange because it contains iron ore, which gives a shimmering quality to the dunes!
The sand is reddish-orange because it contains iron ore, which gives a shimmering quality to the dunes!
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