2026 Liwa International Festival

A winter festival centered on dune motorsport and desert culture at Moreeb Dune Park, running 11 December 2026 to 2 January 2027. The programme includes the Moreeb Dune Car Championship, markets, cultural programming and family activities.

Official organisers include DCT Abu Dhabi with local partners; full schedules and maps are on the event website.

Experience the desert motorsport hub of the UAE at Moreeb Dune Park.

What makes it worth the trip:

• Official Moreeb Dune Car Championship events across multiple days at the iconic Moreeb dune.
• Market, cultural displays and night-time festival programming alongside motorsport action.
• Strong local organisation by DCT Abu Dhabi and partner agencies with published maps and event pages.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive at Moreeb Dune Park for headline race days, combine daytime motorsport with evening market and cultural zones, and use the official festival map to plan parking and viewing spots. Expect remote desert conditions—plan fuel, water and a 4x4 or organised transport.

Good to know:

• Event programme, maps and specifics for competitions are published on the official festival website.