Our longest running and most popular event, running 5 times every season from October through April since 2017. Its a retreat and an escape from the city and a unique way to experience the desert all in a weekend!
It is an amazing opportunity to experience the amazing Liwa Desert at an affordable price. Arrive, relax and have a swim and take a sunset hike through the dunes to watch the sunset. When you return have a quick dip in the spring fed pool, Enjoy a full buffet dinner, bonfire with marshmallows and s’mors, then head to sleep in comfort to wake up early for a sunrise hike and a swim in the pool.
Pricing: The residence has a variety of rooms of different configurations
1 Available, 3 occupied: Private Room: ( 1 Big Bed or 2 Twin Beds with attached bathroom) 900 Dh Per Person
15 Available: Shared Room (2-3 People, no attached bathroom) 750 Dh Per Person
10 Available: Stand Up Tent Outside with mattress (with bathroom access) 700 Dh Per Person
What Else is included?
This is not your average desert bbq.
Snacks on arrival
Buffet style dinner which includes everything from grilled meats and vegetables (vegetarians and gluten free eaters are well catered for)
hearty breakfast after your morning trek.
Guided Hikes Through the Dunes
We have been hiking through these dunes since 2017, we know the best way to walk 10km through the desert to both give you the look and feel of trekking alone in the Empty Quarter without seeing a piece of civilization, yet still knowing that we have quick emergency access to get out fast if we need to.
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Beginners and active kids
Route can be adjusted depending on the group participants and fitness level -
Here is the Detailed Itinerary:
Saturday: Sunset Hike
4 pm Arrive at the residence in Bateen
5:00 - 7:00 pm: a short hike to Sunset and return after7:00 Swim!
7:30: Dinner9:00 bonfire
10:00: Lights Out
Sunday: Sunrise Hike
5:00 am: Wake-up
5:30 - 9:00 am: Sunrise hike
6:00 am: Coffee/Tea snacks in the dunes
9:00 am Finish Hike + shower/swim
9:30 am: Breakfast
12:00 pm: Return home to liwa: -
*Included: backpack, water, juice and snack
* Overnight Accommodation in rooms of various sizes
*Dinner, snacks, breakfast,
*Experienced Wilderness First Aid Trained Guides (English speaking)
We know the trail and many alternatives through the desert
* First Aid and Safety Equipment
*Blankets, pillows, and foam mattresses
*limited number of sleeping bags is available or bring your own
*Torches, backpacks and sand gaiters available to borrow or you can get your own
*Walking poles available in limited numbers to borrow or you can get your own
*Toilets and showers
*Snacks & Water upon arrival by the pool & the next morning in the desert on the magic carpet for sunrise
*2 guided desert hikes
*Bonfire with Marshmallows and smores
*Full BBQ dinner and full breakfast
*1:10 Ratio of trek leaders for the desert walks - certified in wilderness Advanced First Aid and who know the route very well
*SAT phone for emergencies -
Sneakers are fine, you will just have to dump the sand out of your shoes frequently! Or, you can go barefoot.
We will loan you a backpack and some trekking poles if you need them.
Sun Hat, sunglasses sunscreen
Walking poles (optional)Swimsuit and towel
Hoodie for Morning Hike
*Change of Clothes for after hike
*Sleeping clothes
*Towel & Toiletries -
This trek will go ahead with a minimum of 3 people booked. If the trip is not filled up 2 days before the hike, you will be refunded in full.
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Sand Dunes BUT ITS NOT LIKE THE BEACH!
WE TAKE A Flexible route which can easily be adjusted for difficulty.
Saturday Hike: 2 hours. 4KM
Sunday’s morning: up to 10k in either the steep red dunes or the lower dunes being conscious of the sun heating the sand up by 9:00 am -
No off road car is required
From Abu Dhabi: 2 hours
From Dubai: 3 hours
Transportation is available for an extra charge. You will have to get yourself to the meeting point:
*Circle Mall in Dubai
*Etihad Plaza in Abu Dhabi.