Go off-road adventuring in Abu Dhabi in your own vehicle

Are you ready to get back to nature? There are new routes to go off-roading in Abu Dhabi this winter, and we’re excited.

Six new off-road driving route maps have been launched in Abu Dhabi, aiming to let adventurers go on desert camping and safari trips – in their own vehicles.

The Off-Road Driving in Abu Dhabi Project, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has six new maps covering Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafrah and Al Ain.

And it’s okay if you’re not a pro desert driver, as the maps have been designed with all levels of driving experience in mind – from beginners to advanced.

It’s set to be a super-cool way to spend your weekends, as each route aims to show you a variety of amazing sights – including camel and gazelle spotting, stunning desert dune views and access to oases. Don’t forget your camera – these are set to be cracking sights.

The route maps include Al Remah, Al Ain to White Sands, Hameem Loop, Umm Al Oush, Liwa Cross-ing and Al Khazna, all of which will be available through participating tour operators as well as the Abu Dhabi Off-Road webpage at www.visitabudhabi.ae.

And if you’re worried about the logistics – each comes with a set of instructions and a checklist to make sure everything is safe. There will be lessons on the basics too, so you can enjoy your adven-ture – and each route will be shown on Google Maps – with a link to each one.

“Abu Dhabi is a wonderful destination for adventurers and those looking to connect with nature, thanks to its diverse and rugged landscape,” said HE Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi.

“Off-Road Driving in Abu Dhabi will provide adventurers with the opportunity to explore Abu Dha-bi’s beautiful landscape and embark on exciting and varying adventures throughout the year. The initiative also opens new doors for operators, who can now offer a wider variety of desert experiences to visitors.

“To map out the best routes for exploration and put in place the right safety guidelines with an aim to ensure a fun and safe adventure for all, we worked closely with Capital Gate Tourism and Adventure, as well as with the Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Resort. Each route map will offer required prerequisites and guidelines, including levels of required experience, to ensure drivers are adequately prepared to take off and enjoy this exciting adventure.”

Get ready to explore the dunes this winter.
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