Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is one the most developed and populated cities in the Middle East. Considered to be hub of political, economic and cultural life of the UAE, this bustling city has many unique attractions for its visitors. Abu Dhabi’s top attractions include religious and cultural landmarks, parks and gardens, and several leisure and desert attractions.
Abu Dhabi has created a wide range of tourist attractions on the dessert to bolster its tourism industry, and one such attraction is desert camping. While conventional camping is done in forests or places with some greenery, desert camping gives you a whole new camping experience. Up to 60% of the land of Abu Dhabi is desert land and therefore there are multiple places where one can have a desert camping experience.
Since the deserts begin to cool down towards the evening, desert camping begins towards the evening. You can cruise to your choice of location in an exciting 4×4 ride through the sand and over dunes to start your desert experience with a bit of a boost. The first highlight of camping in the desert is being able to watch the sunset. It often said that at sunset the magic of deserts come alive, which is true as the glorious undisturbed sight of the sun setting is indeed something magical. At night one can get a campfire set up and spend the hours of the night with a few cold drinks which watching the magnificent stars over the Arabian skies. Some of the best desert camping spots are the Liwa Desert; with its glorious of view of just miles of sand and sky, and the Shwaib Desert; known for its dramatic views of mountain ranges, dunes, and wadis. Therefore, for a unique camping experience, set up camp at an Abu Dhabi desert.
Conveniently located in a prime spot at the centre of Abu Dhabi is the Grand Millennium Al Wahda, a 5 star Abu Dhabi hotel. Belonging to the reputed Millennium group of hotels, this hotel offers tranquil accommodation in a range of luxury and plush rooms, suites and apartments which are designed to sooth and relax. The hotel also offers a range of dining, wellness, recreational ad business amenities, making it a highly recommendable hotel Abu Dhabi UAE.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+