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Liwa: Friday Escape in the Dunes


  • UAE Trekkers Hameem, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates (map)

Our last April Liwa Desert Trek was everything we all needed. Getting together with people from Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the quiet and peace offered only in the desert dunes, a relaxing and refreshing retreat atmosphere and a chance to exercise outdoors.

We feel our community needs this escape now more than ever and have decided to change it up a bit to more can enjoy this much needed escape.

Liwa Desert Trek Retreat

Our longest-running and most beloved experience, the Liwa Desert weekend has been bringing our community into the Empty Quarter since 2017, running each season from October through April.

We celebrate the Closing Chapter of the Season! As the desert begins to warm and another Liwa season draws to a close, this retreat marks our final return to the dunes before summer arrives.

Since 2017, Liwa has been the heart of UAE Trekkers — a place where strangers become friends, where the noise of the city fades, and where the vast stillness of the Empty Quarter reminds us how simple and grounding life can feel off the grid.

This finale retreat is not about distance or difficulty. It is about presence, connection, and experiencing the desert one last time before the season ends.

More than a trip, Liwa is a retreat — an intentional escape from the city into vast landscapes, quiet evenings, and shared moments that stay with you long after the weekend ends.

This experience is designed to help you slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the raw beauty of the Liwa dunes in a way that feels both adventurous and deeply restorative.

At sunrise, we return to the dunes when the desert feels most peaceful — soft light, cool air, and the quiet clarity that only early mornings in Liwa can offer — followed by breakfast and one final moment to soak in the experience before heading home.

What’s Included

Waterslide and pool for the afternoon

• Sunset and sunrise guided hike through the dunes
• Overnight accommodation in air conditioned rooms with toilets OR glamping tents with full bedding and mattresses
• Dinner with diet-friendly options
• Bonfire evening experience and stargazing
• Snacks on arrival
• Hearty breakfast after the morning trek

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