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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
All the best adventures lie off the beaten track…
Welcome to the Off-Road Driving Project, a series of six off-road driving routes mapped across meandering terrain in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The trails have been designed for those with a taste for adventure to head off on safe self-drive expeditions, and track down intrepid desert camping experiences.
It’s another innovative project conceived by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT), and again shows that there’s more to the emirate than futuristic buildings, epic shopping trips, theme parks and pristine beaches.
The routes have been graded at different accessibility and driving ability levels, from beginner to expert. Each option offers its own exciting sight-seeing opportunities, with wildlife encounters such as gazelle and camel, entrancing dune configurations and hidden oases.