The festival, serving as the premier event for the Liwa Sports Club and organized in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has garnered immense attention. By the end of 2022, it had successfully attracted more than 20,000 visitors and participants.
This extraordinary event stands as one of the Middle East’s most significant sports and recreational gatherings, renowned for its thrilling motorsport events, horse racing, camel racing, falconry, and much more. The festival offers more than just racing; it has become a remarkable convergence point for enthusiasts of motor and bike racing, camping, thrilling adventures, and dune bashing.
Set against the majestic backdrop of Liwa City’s “Moreeb Dune” in Abu Dhabi, the festival surprised all guests with a New Year’s gift—an incredible drone light show.1500 drones featured a countdown, a ‘Happy New Year’ greeting, and iconic symbols of the festival such as a camel, a falcon, the festival’s logo, a car silhouette, and more.