Abu Dhabi launches six self-drive, off-road desert adventures
The self-drive routes traverse Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah, taking in some of the country s highest dunes, abandoned cars and remote campsites
Drivers set to explore Abu Dhabi s new off-road adventures should check vehicles are fully serviced and insured for off-road use. All images courtesy DCT Abu Dhabi unless otherwise mentioned
For safety reasons, only venture into the desert in a convoy of three or four off-road vehicles.
There are various levels of driving adventures from beginner routes to more advanced options that require techincial driving. Jeff Topping / The National
Abu Dhabi Offers Visitors Exciting Off-Road Adventures
January 7, 2021
An exciting new project has launched that will see adventurers soon able to embark on exciting desert explorations in Abu Dhabi. The Off-Road Driving in Abu Dhabi Project, organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), consists of six off-road driving route maps covering Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafrah and Al Ain, which adventurers can follow to embark on desert camping and desert safari experiences in their own vehicles.
The route maps created under the initiative have been designed with all levels of driving experiences in mind, from beginner to advanced. Each route provides a variety of sightseeing opportunities, including camel and gazelle sightings, unique desert dune views and access to oases. The route maps include Al Remah, Al Ain to White Sands, Hameem Loop, Umm Al Oush, Liwa Crossing and Al Khazna, all of which will be available through participating tour oper
Abu Dhabi: An exciting new project launched today will see adventurers soon able to embark on exciting desert explorations in Abu Dhabi.
The Off-Road Driving in Abu Dhabi Project, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), consists of six off-road driving route maps covering Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra and Al Ain, which adventurers can follow to embark on desert camping and desert safari experiences in their vehicles.
Who can take these routes?
The route maps created under the initiative have been designed with all levels of driving experiences in mind, from beginner to advanced. Each route provides a variety of sightseeing opportunities, including camel and gazelle sightings, unique desert dune views and access to oases.