By car
A two-hour drive from Abu Dhabi on the E11, straight into the desert. Free parking sits directly in front of the village, a short walk from the entrance.
Visit us
Make your way to the heart of the village.
Two hours from Abu Dhabi, straight into the Al Dhafra desert. Here is everything you need to get here, sleep nearby, and know before you go.
Season11 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Opening hours4:00 pm – 12:00 midnight, daily
Tickets and entryComing soon
How to get here
By bus
Direct services run from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Liwa, with stops near the village grounds. Check local schedules before you travel.
By air
Abu Dhabi International is the nearest airport. Pick up a car or catch a bus from there and you're two hours out.
Locate us
Getting to Liwa Village
Two hours from Abu Dhabi on the E11, straight into the Al Dhafra desert. Free parking sits directly in front of the entrance. Tap through for turn-by-turn directions from wherever you are.
Where to stay
Hotels within easy reach of the village, by drive time from the gates.
Camping
Liwa Nights runs desert camps for anyone who would rather sleep under the stars. RV parking, individual, family, VIP and premium pitches are booked through the Liwa Sports Club app.
- Bab Al Nojoum15 minutesfrom the gates
- Western Liwa Hotel25 minutesfrom the gates
- Liwa Hotel30 minutesfrom the gates
- Tilal Liwa1 hour 10 minutesfrom the gates
- Western Madinat Zaid Hotel1 hour 10 minutesfrom the gates
- Qasr Al Sarab1 hour 20 minutesfrom the gates
- Western Gayathi Hotel2 hoursfrom the gates
Frequently asked questions
Have a question? We've probably got the answer.
11 December 2026 – 3 January 2027. Open 4:00 pm – 12:00 midnight, daily.
Liwa Village, Liwa International Festival, in the Al Dhafra desert near Tal Moreeb, Abu Dhabi.
Yes. Free parking sits immediately in front of the village, within walking distance of the entrance.
Ticketing for this season isn't open yet. Prices and options will be published here as soon as they're confirmed.
No dress code, but dress respectfully of the local culture — and bring a layer. When the stars come out the temperature drops.
Very. Wanasa is built around families and kids, and there's plenty for adults who never quite grew out of it either.
No — the village has a strict no-pets policy. Please leave them at home.
Yes. Ask any member of staff to point you to the nearest information booth.
Write to liwapartners@linkviva.com and the partnerships team will pick it up.
Write to info@liwavillage.ae and ask — they'll tell you what's open.