For Dh15, enjoy this 24-day desert festival in Abu Dhabi throughout December

This December, head to Abu Dhabi if you want to try a truly immersive experience of Emirati traditions. A road trip away, and hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the Liwa Village will open to the public on December 8.

From dining and shopping to playing arcade games and live music, the Liwa Village is set to be an all-encompassing cultural trip for visitors.

There are seven zones: Souk, Oasis, Valley, Pavilion, Carnival, Digital Station By Pubg, and the Main Stage.

The Main Stage will host talented local and regional artists. Every weekend is set to have live music performances with Saudi, Emirati, and Lebanese melodies.

Carnival is the festival’s spacious amusement park featuring skill games including Pyramid Smash, Rebound, Blockbuster, Lobster Pot, Spin a Wheel, and Hook a Bag.

Carnival also has a 5D Cinema, Playneo, and two electrifying Racing Simulators.

The village promises 24 days of unlimited family-friendly fun before closing on December 31, New Year's Eve. The celebrations will be topped off with a spectacular set of Saudi, Emirati, and Lebanese melodies, performed by Khaled Abdulrahman, Eida Al Menhali, and Diana Haddad.