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!

#Red
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!

#Red
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!

#Red
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

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels. Plan this year’s big trip and save.

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 S$717 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$717
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Al Mirayr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
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 S$117 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$117
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,009 reviews)
Slight smell on entering room. Staff ok. Needs to be more welcoming

Reviewed on 21 Feb, 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 S$290 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
S$290
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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! (1,008 reviews)
excellent hotel, great food, very clean, comfortable and welcoming.

Reviewed on 22 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
Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments

Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments

Al Mamoura Abu Dhabi
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
Staff was o.k

Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026

Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments
Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Hamdan Street behind Al Ahlia Hospital Abu Dhabi
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Abu Dhabi Corniche and Abu Dhabi ...
7.6/10 Good! (74 reviews)
The room itself is very good. However, I gave it a 4 only because of 2 things. Ist is the presence of tiny roaches in the room, 2nd the bathroom smells urine even after the room service is done.

Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025

Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan
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.

Popular places to visit