Title: Al Gharbia Travel Guide: Best of Al Gharbia, Abu Dhabi Emirate Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# 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

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![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

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![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

](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128924/c835e223-0334-4e02-b74a-9bc995a07600.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053838/56024723-7d73-40dd-8c55-bffc78b238aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Grand mosk 
A must see
Beautiful modern work of art ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128924/61058ed4-d205-4901-b08e-def1e088149b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Al Gharbia

Where to stay

Things to do

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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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626929021912918/836cc9f9-a4e6-46a0-ac30-a9bf956217bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mahdar Sahab

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

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- Top hotels in Al Gharbia
- Top Holiday Rentals in Al Gharbia

![Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2790000/2784400/2784399/a536cda8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

1 Qasr Al Sarab Road Al Mirayr Abu Dhabi

£398

9 Apr - 10 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Al Mirayr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)

Amazing hotel and staff. We cannot wait to go back!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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![Southern Sun Abu Dhabi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8100000/8098400/8098365/5cc5559f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Al Mina Street Abu Dhabi 

£58

12 Mar - 13 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! (1,005 reviews)

Big room, great service

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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![Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4399800/4399777/c3cf7f09_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

West Corniche Abu Dhabi 

£151

25 Mar - 26 Mar

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! (1,007 reviews)

Incroyable hôtel que je recommande bien placé 3 piscines superbe restaurant et un vue incroyable au 74 eme

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Zapbed House-Rak F 202

AL MARJAN ISLAND Madinat Zayed Ras Al Khaimah

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![Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8317900/8317825/2cf49186_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Al Diar Sawa Hotel Apartments

Al Mamoura Abu Dhabi 

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)

Staff was o.k

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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![Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3550000/3547000/3546979/6afd349d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Uptown Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi by Gewan

Hamdan Street behind Al Ahlia Hospital Abu Dhabi 

Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Abu Dhabi Corniche and Abu Dhabi Mall are ...

7.6/10 Good! (75 reviews)

The location of the hotel / apartment is great. Most of the staff was really friendly. Air con great and a lot of shops close by. The problem I had with this hotel is I had to request a kettle and kitchen cutlery, I would assume a kettle would be already be in the room. A member of staff accused ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sir-Bani-Yas-Island-Beach-Sir-Bani-Yas-Island.d6243788.Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sir-Bani-Yas-Island-Pier-Sir-Bani-Yas-Island.d6243778.Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Madinat-Zayed-City-Mall-Madinat-Zayed.d553248621563447159.Attraction)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Arabian-Wildlife-Park-Sir-Bani-Yas-Island.d6243773.Attraction)

#### Gayathi Medical Centre

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

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gayathi-Medical-Centre-Ghayathi.d553248621565224130.Attraction)

#### Emirates National Auto Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Emirates National Auto Museum in Abu Dhabi. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Emirates-National-Auto-Museum-Al-Dhafra.d553248621560669197.Attraction)

## Cities near Al Gharbia

![Abu Dhabi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/453/8b2c5c50-d290-4cc5-964c-2abcce376263.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Abu Dhabi

![sand dunes in the desert with blue coudy sky from LIWA desert Abu Dhabi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053860/7e5a7f30-9181-414f-bf14-ee9770ac4db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Al Ruwais

![Antelope group in a safari park on the island of Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085382/b2d73b6c-be55-45c0-bfdf-16307a2aabef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sir Bani Yas Island

![sand formations in a desert near Abu Dhabi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124892/c027bc49-037f-4a12-9efe-bc3f743c20a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Al Mirfa

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