Al Gharbia, meaning ‘west’ in Arabic, is a vast expanse of undulating desert sands and 350 kms of picturesque coastline. This region lies west of Abu Dhabi and makes up a whopping 2/3rds of the UAE’s land. The area is sparsely populated with major concentrations in Mirfa, Kiwa, Ghayathi, Ruwais and Madinat Zayed, the capital […]
...read full postThe UAE has much to offer beyond its skyscraper strewn cities that are infused with an endless line of man-made marvels. But to explore these offerings you need to leave the city behind and get into the driving mode. All you need is a car rental and you will be ready to explore the wealth of spectacular […]
...read full postIf you’re itching to get out of the city and onto the open road, it’s time to be adventurous and head out to the wilderness. A road trip is one of those experiences that can’t be replicated as everything has to come together perfectly: the car, the music, the landscape and, of course, the company. […]
...read full postUAE is a popular destination for tourists and people on business alike. If you fall in either category, or even if you are a permanent resident of the country, car rentals are the best way to travel in the Emirates. The UAE has excellent roads that are very well maintained; this, coupled with the fact that the […]
...read full postThere is a lot of ground to cover in the UAE, from all of Dubai’s many shopping malls and beaches to driving across the desert, through the Hajjar mountains or by the sea coast. While travelling within the city can usually be taken care of with the metro or bus, there is no better way […]
...read full postIf you think you have seen all that the UAE has to offer—from glittering skyscrapers to colorful souks and desert safaris to water sports, it’s time you drive down to neighboring Oman’s Musandam peninsula. With undulating sand dunes and lush date palm oases lining the way, this is one road trip that will stay with […]
...read full postPopular for its man-made marvels, Abu Dhabi, the capital city of UAE, is the second favorite tourist destination after Dubai. Visiting Abu Dhabi can quite easily be a one day affair as the city isn’t that large. You could hire a taxi for transportation but, for an elaborate experience, one should opt for a car lease […]
...read full postWhenever we think about the UAE, the landscape that comes to mind is of a desert expanding till the horizon’s end and a bright sun radiating scorching heat. But the UAE also has its own share of beautiful oases and imposing mountains. A fair portion of such areas is in Fujairah, a place located about […]
...read full postIf you want to get away from the trappings of the city, Liwa is the perfect choice for a quick weekend getaway. This desert oasis town has none of the usual glamour of the UAE’s big cities, but that’s what makes it perfect for a refreshing road trip in pristine desert surroundings. All you need […]
...read full postRoad tripping is the best way to explore the UAE for the simple reason that the roads here are amazingly smooth. Liwa is one such place in the UAE that should be on your list of places to drive to. Liwa Oasis is situated south-west of Abu Dhabi, on the edge of Rab Al Khali, […]
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