Joanna James
The UAE is made mostly of desert. And while the area boasts beaches and rugged coastal terrain, the desert is the UAE's most popular feature. Drawing crowds of tourists annually here is a list of the most famous deserts in the UAE.
The Rub' al Khali is a desert that covers a vast expanse of the Arabian Peninsula. It is cherished due to the huge reserves of oil and gas found underground. The area is best experienced from Abu Dhabi resorts. And guests at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara will enjoy the experience of luxurious living, in the middle of the Empty Quarter, where camel back rides and magnificent sunsets across the sands are simple pleasures to cherish. Add to this the bliss of unwinding at a top Abu Dhabi spa where ancient therapies will rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.
Home of 'Big Red', the most popular dune in the UAE, the Al Badayer Desert is sought out by all adrenaline junkies. Plenty of adventure is on hand there with dune bashing, desert driving and quad biking being the popular lot. These action-packed activities are available all day. And at the end of it all, visitors can sit down to watch a magical sunset over the sands. Overnight camps too can be organised, unless you are already booked into a luxurious desert resort in Abu Dhabi.
Located about 220 kilometres to the north of Abu Dhabi, the crescent-shaped Liwa Desert oasis stretches for a distance of 100 kilometres. Running along the northern borders of the Rub' al Khali, the Liwa Oasis is one of the UAE's important pastures and farming locations. Therefore, it is an important asset to the rural cultures of the UAE, thus, making it a fascinating area for tourists, eager to experience authentic desert lifestyles.
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, is located on a peninsula off the Arabian Gulf; hence, it is a destination where one can experience Bedouin tribes located along coastal desert sands. Booking your stay at a desert resort in Abu Dhabi will place you within stunning rustic surroundings, looking out onto the Empty Quarter or Rub' al Khali desert. Your desert resort in Abu Dhabi will have plenty of adventures on offer such as camel treks across the shifting sands, meals at traditional desert camps, drives to the coast, camping under the stars, plus, many other adrenaline-pumping desert adventures.
In addition to the stunning surroundings of a desert resort, guests can look forward to the soothing therapy and tranquillity that the Empty Quarter presents. Spas at desert resorts in Abu Dhabi are popular for rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul. Indulge in ancient Thai therapies coupled with the serene backdrop and silence of the mighty sand desert.
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