Al Gharbia

Travel Guide

The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival.  

The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture.

An amazing event!

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The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival.  

The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture.

An amazing event!

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The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival.  

The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture.  An amazing event!

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It is a long drive through the desert to what are said to be the highest sand dunes in the world, there is even a nice hotel nearby.
Grand mosk 
A must see
Beautiful modern work of art

Where to stay in Al Gharbia

A special sunset in the Liwa Desert, on the northern edge of Rub Al’ Khali

Mahdar Sahab

The restaurants and spas are a few features unique to Mahdar Sahab that you might want to explore.

Mahdar Sahab
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5 out of 5
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road Al Mirayr Abu Dhabi
The price is €479 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€479
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Al Mirayr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (629 reviews)
Exceptional

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4 out of 5
Al Mina Street Abu Dhabi
The price is €106 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
€106
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Room was excellent, staff helpful and pleasant, convenient location.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

5 out of 5
West Corniche Abu Dhabi
The price is €194 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
€194
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Beautiful hotel where every single

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zapbed House-Rak F 202

Zapbed House-Rak F 202

AL MARJAN ISLAND Madinat Zayed Ras Al Khaimah
Stay at this apartment in Madinat Zayed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Zapbed House-Rak F 202
Luxury Stay by Dubai Mall & Burj

Luxury Stay by Dubai Mall & Burj

673J 4GM Za'abeel Za'abeel 2 - Dubai Madinat Zayed Dubai
Stay at this apartment in Madinat Zayed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Luxury Stay by Dubai Mall & Burj
MAG318 Lux Burj Khalifa Walk Pool View

MAG318 Lux Burj Khalifa Walk Pool View

Business Bay - Downtown Dubai Madinat Zayed Dubai
Stay at this apartment in Madinat Zayed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies.
MAG318 Lux Burj Khalifa Walk Pool View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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