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The ultimate guide to Liwa Village this December

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Dates, venues, entertainment and all you need to know about spending a day at the Liwa Village

Time for a cultural retreat among the golden dunes of Abu Dhabi! Gather your loved ones and head out to Liwa Desert for the 24-day-long Liwa Village, bringing you heritage, entertainment, luxe retail therapy and so much more!

Here’s all the information you could possibly need for the ultimate day out at Liwa Village.

 

When is the Liwa Village opening?

 

The Liwa Village is now open for you to begin exploring the core of Abu Dhabi’s culture. Having opened its doors on 8 December, the festival will run until 31 December as of now.

 

What is the Liwa Village?

 

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A road trip and getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city all in one, Liwa Village is the perfect celebration of Emirati culture, art, music, and adventure. Featuring a plethora of retail and F&B brands, a diverse lineup of artists and the captivating Liwa Festival, this is where everything will be happening this winter!

With the first line-up of artists, activations and more now revealed, we can’t wait to check out what else is in store.

 

How many zones are at the Liwa Village?

 

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The space will span seven main zones namely the Souk, Oasis, Valley, Pavilion, Carnival, Digital Station by PubG and the Main Stage.

Across the zones, you will find all the partners working with Liwa Village, currently standing at a total of 16. This includes everything from retail to F&B, poised to deliver the perfect ambience and vibes that will transform the desert experience as you know it. With more partners to be revealed soon, expect to be rubbing shoulders with plenty of influencers and celebrities.

What can you eat at the Liwa Village?

 

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When you’re at the Oasis, bask against the backdrop of desert charm married to modern elegance as you dine at The Uncommon, a new brand launched last year with a unique pop-up dining concept. Additionally, you can also sample the well-loved BB Social Dining, which offers mouthwatering bites from a set of creative chefs.

If the little ones are looking to bite into juicy burgers, the iconic Slaw will be present, grilling plenty of specials such as the Blue Ocean burger, along with its sister brand Seekh to make juicy shawarmas with a creative twist.

A set of smoky flavours also awaits from Mattar Third Culture Barbecue, a brand that serves smoked brisket and chicken, along with other tasty meats.

On the other side of Liwa Village is the Souk, a traditional Emirati marketplace with breathtaking views from its rooftop. Here you’ll find Kabab Zaman Awal and Harees Al Fareej, bringing an array of Arabic flavours, while Let’s provides a guide on eating, drinking, and brunching.

Additionally, we’re excited about the Erth takeover, serving a range of culinary delights to suit every moment and palate with plenty of Emirati meals and Arabic-inspired patisserie.

 

What else is there to do?

 

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Liwa Village prides itself on offering visitors the ultimate retail experience, the Oasis will host Elevenish, a hotspot of creativity displaying works from emerging designers in the world of luxury fashion and beauty.

At the Souk you’ll find an array of traditional and creative goods, including Dukkan, a unique concept in the region that serves all types of small and medium businesses. Another massive crowd-puller will be MQ Perfumes, featuring an array of fragrant concoctions.

For the little ones and thrill seekers, you can’t miss out on the Carnival, where you can experience all the thrills of the Liwa Village at its fullest with a wide array of skill games. From Pyramid Smash, Rebound, Blockbuster, Lobster Pot, Spin a Wheel, and Hook a Bag to 5D Cinema, captivating Playneo, and two electrifying Racing Simulators – they have it all!

When you aren’t eating, playing or shopping, head to the Main Stage for some world-class entertainment featuring talented local artists.

On 16 December, catch Abdulla Al Rouished and Ali Bin Mohammed, two artists coming to ignite the stage with their serenading vocals.

For those awaiting more traditional Arabic art, Saturday, 23 December will be brimming with Saudi tunes, as the musician Abadi Al Johar and the singer Mutref Al Mutref will light up the stage and enchant the audience. And of course, celebrate NYE and Liwa Village’s last day with a spectacular set of Saudi, Emirati, and Lebanese melodies, performed by Khaled Abdulrahman, Eida Al Menhali, and Diana Haddad.

For more information, visit abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/89487/liwa-village

 

Date

8-31 December

Location

Liwa Village

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