Al Dhafra – where desert meets sea

Get a taste of the UAE’s most adventurous off-road driving experiences and see some of the country’s most dramatic scenery – including the biggest dunes this side of the Sahara – in Al Dhafra, the emirate’s western region. ‘Where the desert meets the sea’, Al Dhafra makes up over two-thirds of Abu Dhabi. Along its hundreds of kilometres of coastline, you will find stunning beaches and islands, with the area’s rich and fascinating history brought to life through myriad ancient forts set against dramatic landscapes.