Al Gharbia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival. The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture. An amazing event! #Red
The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival. The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture. An amazing event! #Red
The Al Dhrafa Festival is the place to be to view over 20,000 camels that are brought from around the world to participate in the December Camel Beauty Festival. The camels are judged on their eyes, mouths, height, weight etc. The owners enter up to 50 camels to determine the herd with the highest ranking. This is an experience in Bedouin life and culture. An amazing event! #Red
It is a long drive through the desert to what are said to be the highest sand dunes in the world, there is even a nice hotel nearby.
Grand mosk A must see Beautiful modern work of art

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Where to stay in Al Gharbia

A special sunset in the Liwa Desert, on the northern edge of Rub Al’ Khali

Mahdar Sahab

The restaurants and spas are a few features unique to Mahdar Sahab that you might want to explore.

Mahdar Sahab
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

5 out of 5
1 Qasr Al Sarab Road Al Mirayr Abu Dhabi
The price is £420 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£420
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Al Mirayr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (630 reviews)
Exceptional

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

4 out of 5
Al Mina Street Abu Dhabi
The price is £69 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£69
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Clean rooms and good hotel

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

5 out of 5
West Corniche Abu Dhabi
The price is £170 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
£170
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Great staff. Excellent service. They couldn’t do enough for you. Perfect location and exceptional facilities.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
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Zapbed House-Rak F 202

Zapbed House-Rak F 202

AL MARJAN ISLAND Madinat Zayed Ras Al Khaimah
Stay at this apartment in Madinat Zayed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Zapbed House-Rak F 202
Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Hamdan Street behind Al Ahlia Hospital Abu Dhabi
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Abu Dhabi Corniche and Abu Dhabi ...
7.6/10 Good! (74 reviews)
The room itself is very good. However, I gave it a 4 only because of 2 things. Ist is the presence of tiny roaches in the room, 2nd the bathroom smells urine even after the room service is done.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan
Hala Arjaan by Rotana

Hala Arjaan by Rotana

4 out of 5
Hamdan Street Abu Dhabi
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Hala Arjaan by Rotana
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Popular places to visit

Sir Bani Yas Island Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sir Bani Yas Island Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sir Bani Yas Island. You can seek out the safari tours in this relaxing area.

Sir Bani Yas Island Beach

Sir Bani Yas Island Pier

After visiting Sir Bani Yas Island Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sir Bani Yas Island. Stroll along the beaches or discover the desert landscape in this relaxing area.

Sir Bani Yas Island Pier

Madinat Zayed City Mall

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Madinat Zayed City Mall during your trip to Madinat Zayed. Discover the desert landscape and restaurants in this relaxing area.

Madinat Zayed City Mall

Arabian Wildlife Park

Explore the great outdoors at Arabian Wildlife Park, a lovely green space in Sir Bani Yas Island. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the safari tours.

Arabian Wildlife Park

Gayathi Medical Centre

If Gayathi Medical Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Ghayathi.

Gayathi Medical Centre

Mezair'ah Fort

You can find out about the history of Mezaira'a with a visit to Mezair'ah Fort. Discover the desert landscape in this relaxing area.

Mezair'ah Fort

Cities near Al Gharbia

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

sand dunes in the desert with blue coudy sky from LIWA desert Abu Dhabi

Al Ruwais

Antelope group in a safari park on the island of Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates

Sir Bani Yas Island

sand formations in a desert near Abu Dhabi

Al Mirfa