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Abu Dhabi – Saif Al Yazid – Ihab Al Rifai (Al Dhafra Region)
The Al Dhafra region has many diverse events and festivals that paint a comprehensive artistic picture that attracts thousands from different countries of the world to enjoy the cultural, heritage, entertainment, youth and sports activities and programs that extend throughout the year to touch the interest of everyone from different cultures and ages to bring together lovers of land and sea.
Al Dhafra region hosts more than 8 various festivals and events, including the Liwa International Festival, the Al Dhafra Heritage Festival, the Liwa Dates Festival and the Dates Auction, in addition to the Al Dhafra Marine Festival in the port city, the Marine Goods Festival, the Delma Heritage Festival, and the Al Yasat Festival, in addition to the various and different fishing competitions.
Desert tourism during the winter attracts citizens and visitors from various countries of the world to its oases and charming sand dunes to live “land” experiences and the nostalgia it carries for the heritage of fathers and grandfathers, their authentic culture, and their warm family atmosphere. In the Liwa Desert during the winter, thousands of nature lovers and lovers of challenge and adventure gather, and camps spread. On the hills and sands of Liwa, in a creative and unique view, for lovers of nature and those looking for tranquility and psychological serenity to enjoy, especially in light of the cold atmosphere and pleasant weather.
Liwa International Festival
The Liwa International Festival is at the top of the events that attract hundreds of thousands from all countries of the world, as many consider it the tallest sand dune in the world, which reaches a height of more than 300 meters and an inclination of 50 degrees, making it a favorite destination for lovers of… sports Cars: The most powerful four-wheel-drive cars, quad bikes and motorcycles come together to compete in the Mereb Hill Climbing event, which is part of the Liwa International Festival. This hill is an unparalleled destination in the heart of Al Dhafra, where guests can experience an authentic and memorable experience during their vacation.
Terrifying hill
Thanks to the increasing tourist demand in the Tal Mereb area, the area has turned into a city full of services and equipment, bringing together lovers of challenge and adventure from all countries of the world in a distinctive and wonderful image that dazzles everyone with its various facilities, services, activities and events that meet the needs of the large public who reside in the Liwa Desert.
“Qasr Al Mirage”
Within Liwa and on the outskirts of the Empty Quarter, where legends blend with reality in one of the spots that still holds a lot of mystery, lies “Qasr Al Sarab”, whose design resembles sand castles, where separate palace-like royal “pavilion” villas are scattered with their own swimming pools.
Al Dhafra Heritage Festival
The Al Dhafra Heritage Festival represents a milestone in the lives of camel owners and those interested in the authentic Emirati heritage, as the Madinat Zayed desert brings together the largest gathering of camels in the world, with camels participating in the Local and Al Majahim categories within the Al Dhafra Camel Mazayna competitions, which is the largest competition in terms of the number of participants and prizes.
The festival falls within the framework of projects to preserve heritage, promote, grow and develop heritage festivals, enable camel owners to continue raising and caring for camels, and support those interested in falconry competitions, purebred Arabian horses and heritage competitions, which have made the Emirate of Abu Dhabi a unique model in the field of organizing heritage festivals.
The festival highlights the role of camels in the culture and heritage of the UAE, and its sister countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, through camel auctions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for purebreds from the categories of local, majahim and purebred hybrids.
Liwa llirtb
Date and date lovers also had a large share in the festivals, as the city of Liwa annually witnesses the Liwa Date Festival and another date festival, which brings together lovers of dates and those interested in palm cultivation in a great festive atmosphere. The festival is considered one of the most prominent heritage events in Abu Dhabi and one of the tourist destinations that highlights the place of date dates in Abu Dhabi. The cultural, heritage and economic life of the state. The event also constitutes a convenient platform that allows visitors to learn regarding dates and taste their varieties, especially the most popular ones, which grow in the United Arab Emirates.
Al Dhafra Marine
Just as festivals and events spread in the desert and on land, the people of the sea also had a large share of events and festivals, as the port city witnesses the Al Dhafra Maritime Festival, which highlights the important role that the maritime sector plays in enriching the ancient cultural and social fabric in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates, and introducing the authentic heritage. For the Emirati community, through a range of traditional marine and beach competitions, entertainment and educational events, and traditional games.
Marine goods
There is the Maritime Goods Festival, which represents a cultural platform that showcases the maritime heritage of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and includes a sailboat race, a fishing competition, traditional crafts competitions, and folk games, in addition to other sporting events and activities.
The Marine Goods Festival aims to preserve the marine and land heritage of the UAE, shed light on Emirati heritage and crafts and pass them on to future generations, promote coastal cities and Emirati islands and marine festivals, support marine and heritage sports and encourage their practice, and support tourism and economic development in the Al Dhafra region.
Dalma Al Bahri
Dalma Island attracts lovers of traditional marine sports, with the Delma Marine Festival and the sailboat race in Delma. The Delma Historical Race Festival aims to activate and revive the local marine heritage aspect, preserve the national identity and preserve the Emirati heritage, and inform the public, whether citizens, residents or tourists, of the importance of The maritime heritage and the heritage of the Emirati islands, in addition to supporting productive families in society, reviving the island’s local market, and consolidating the festival’s position as a new tourist and sports destination.
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