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Oasis in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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The Liwa Oasis is a cluster of villages and oases (the plural of an oasis) in the United Arab Emirates.
Basic luxury hotel belonging to the Danat chain. It is pricey but the expansive pool area is a luxurious and quiet retreat in the desert.
A government-operated traditional resting place open to the public. Reservations strongly recommended.
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.
An upper-end desert resort with an Arabian feel.
There are two roads from the north leading to the oasis region. The main road branches off the E11 motorway near Tarif.
Read in the guideYou must have your own car to get around in Liwa. There is some hitchhiking but do not count on it.
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Abu Dhabi · International · AUH
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