Liwa Oasis

The Liwa Oasis is a cluster of villages and oasis in the United Arab Emirates.

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The area is populated by a collection of Bedouin villages that follow along the oasis at the Northern edge of the Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter). The center of this is Mezaira'a, which offers a few shops and services as well as a service station.

Liwa Oasis Halal Explorer

Liwa Oasis is the historical home of the Nahyan family and the leaders of Abu Dhabi emirate and the United Arab Emirates. It was historically, and remains, a date-palm cultivating region for Bedouin tribes, especially the Bani Yas. The cultivated palm forests may come as a surprise in the middle of the desert.

Liwa is at the edge of the United Arab Emirates's most impressive desert region, when considering the size of the dunes. It is a great start point for self-led or pre-arranged dune-bashing and other desert safaris. It may also be a good place to learn more about Bedouin culture, though most of the settlements are by now built of concrete, and walled off to the rest of the world.

Travel to Liwa Oasis

There are two roads from the north leading to the oasis region. The primary street branches off the E11 motorway near Tarif. From there on it is about an hour drive passing Madinat Zayed on a well maintained, four-lane paved road.

Settlements in the oasis region are lined up on the only big road like a pearls on a string. If you arrive from Tarif the road ends in Mezaira'a, at the center of the area.

At the eastern end of the oasis region a new road connects straight back to the E11 motorway close to Abu Dhabi. Though it is wide and well maintained, at only two lanes speed limits are set to 80 kph, vs. 120 kph on the primary street.

There are several ADNOC gas stations in Liwa, one new station on the road in from Madinat Zayed, and some older-style stations along the road through the oasis. They are not well signposted, keep an eye out for the white 'fort' that used to be characteristic of ADNOC stations.

How to get around in Liwa Oasis

You must have your own vehicle to get around in Liwa. There is some hitchhiking but do not count on it.

What to see in Liwa Oasis

The most impressive dune in the Emirates, Moreeb dune or Tal Mireb, is south of the other settlements, and though most of the year there are no events there and the way to the dune makes it worth visiting anytime. Few cars use the road as virtually nobody lives along it. You will bump into more camels than people. In addition it is one of the roads were very few trees and overland power lines spoil the view across the dunescape.

To get to Tal Mireb road follow the brown signs as shown in the picture. Markers can be found along the primary street as well as the roundabouts in Mezzaira'a. It's a one mile drive to the road from the main roundabout in Mezzaira'a. The dune itself is about 25 kilometers along the road, be sure to have petrol for the round trip, as the road is hilly.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Liwa Oasis

Get out into the desert. Moreeb dune, or Tal Mireb, is a 100 meter high dune that is used for 4x4 competitions. The road out to Tal Mireb gives great opportunities to get out of the vehicle and take photographs, or in the cooler season, to have a picnic and watch the sun go down.

Halal Restaurants in Liwa Oasis

There are a few local Halal restaurants in Mezaira'a, and a Cooperative Society grocery store on the road from Madinat Zayed.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Liwa Oasis

Liwa Oasis - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Liwa Oasis, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Liwa Oasis. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Liwa Oasis and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Liwa Oasis. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Liwa Oasis. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Liwa Oasis: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Liwa Oasis.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Liwa Oasis

• Liwa Hotel - Basic luxury hotel belonging to the Danat chain. It is pricey but the expansive swimmingpool area is a luxurious and quiet retreat in the desert.

• Liwa Rest House - government-operated traditional resting place open to the public. Reservations strongly recommended.

• Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara - Luxury desert resort on the eastern edge of the oasis, caters to weekend retreats for wealthy city types from the capital and Dubai. 205 rooms, villas and suites, swimming pool, workout room. Various activities such as camel rides, cooking classes, tennis & yoga are available with clubs for children.

• Tilal Liwa - an upper-end desert resort with an Arabian feel.

Muslim Friendly Camping Places in Liwa Oasis

Camping is an option out in the desert. Check with a travel service to arrange vehicles and for more advice. Always have more than one 4x4, some means to remove the vehicles from sand, and ample water supplies if going off road. Though uncommon, it is feasible to camp near the road to Tal Mireb without driving off road.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Liwa Oasis

An alternative to the main E45 via Madinat Zayed is the road out from Hameem. Though it is only two lanes (with broad shoulders) it is commonly used, straight and provides better views of the desert. Halfway along this road is the main garbage incinerators for Abu Dhabi, which is a bleak reminder of the fragility of even the desert environment.

More Destinations in Liwa Oasis

Madinat Zayed, roughly 60 kilometers to the North, is a slightly larger town and during the annual Al Dhafra Festival, when camel traders from around the Gulf arrive to show off their best camels.

The Emirates National Auto Museum is along the eastern road into Liwa, near Abu Dhabi, and is open on Fridays to see an astonishing collection of cars belonging to members of the ruling family.

Al Mirfa, 134km from Liwa, is a beach community that has an impressive beach.

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