Moreeb Dune

Moreeb Dune Adventure

Rising like a giant wave of sand in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, Moreeb Dune is one of the UAE’s most dramatic natural landmarks. About 300 meters tall (roughly 1,000 feet) with a steep 50° incline, this dune is famous for its challenging slope and golden views. It’s located 25 km south of Liwa Oasis and accessible by paved roads, which makes reaching it less of a hassle than many remote desert spots.

Moreeb is not just sand and height; it’s alive with culture, motorsport, and sheer adventure. Every winter, the Liwa International Festival floods the dune with energy: 4×4 drag races, motorbike hill climbs, dune bashing, camel racing, falconry, and evenings filled with heritage shows and traditional Emirate food. For thrill-seekers, sliding or climbing up the slope is a serious workout; for spectators, the sound of engines echoing off the sand and watching machines conquer Moreeb hill is something to remember.

Best Time To Visit & Practical Tips

The ideal season to experience Moreeb Dune is between October and April, when desert temperatures are cooler and the nights are crisp. During this period, especially for the Liwa Festival (late December through early January), the dune is at its most animated with events. Visiting in the early morning or late afternoon gives you golden light for photos and easier hikes.

Because it is remote desert terrain, bring water, good footwear (closed shoes), sunscreen, and warm layers for later in the evening. Even though Moreeb is reachable via paved road, some parts up to the dune base might be sandy; a 4WD makes parts of the journey easier. Also, the phone signal may be weak once you move far out.

What You Can Do At Moreeb Dune

• Hike or scramble up the steep parts of the dune for views of Liwa oasis and the surrounding sands.
• For drivers & off-roaders: dune bashing, hill climb challenges, and drag races are big draws, especially during the Liwa Festival.
• Enjoy the festival atmosphere (winter only): camel & horse races, falcon shows, heritage markets, food stalls, cultural performances.
• Sunset photography is unbeatable here. The golden sands glow, shadows shift, and the horizon seems endless.

Enjoy Moreeb Dune With Captain Dunes

Moreeb is not merely a dune; it is a feeling: the sound of motors screaming, the calmness of a sunset, the excitement of the climb, the coziness of a campfire, and a million stars. Captain Dunes means that your trip to Moreeb is an experience you do not want to miss; it is more of a curated experience. We will take care of logistics, lead you to the most suitable perspectives, coordinate with the festival events, and include the necessities to be able to immerse ourselves in the magic without worries.

Reserve your Moreeb Dune outing with Captain Dunes, where each and every climb, each and every engine roar, and each and every sunset will remain a tale that you will never outgrow.