UAE: Want to visit the desert for camping or dune bashing? Here is all you need to know

Check the weather and follow these tips before you hit the dunes

Last updated: October 28, 2020 | 19:25

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Check the weather and hit the dunes, but before that, make sure you follow these tips.

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Deserts are a big part of UAE's heritage and history.

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Some of the deserts in the UAE are the Empty Quarter, Al Khatim sesert, the Gulf of Oman desert and the desert terrain around the Hajar mountains

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These are the deserts in the UAE

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There are also some deserts which are protected areas in the UAE

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File photo: Shadows of camels seen from a drone shot taken in Umm Al Quwain. The greenery emerges in the desert after the UAE rainy conditions.

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These are some of the protected areas in the UAE

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Want to indulge in some dune bashing? These are some of the hot spots

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To read the complete report, visit: https://gulfnews.com/1.1547584

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File photo: Participants enjoy at the 39th edition of Gulf News Overnighter Fun Drive 2020 en route Tilal Swaihan in the Al Ain region.

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The first and most important tip: Don't go off-roading without the proper training.

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Here are some of the driving institutes in the UAE.

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Desert driving in Sharjah has some restrictions

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It is important to make sure your car is well-maintained as the desert sands will test your vehicle to its limits.

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Follow these basic checks. Driving courses provide detailed information on various aspects of being desert ready.

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Be aware of your surrounding as the desert isn't as 'empty' as you would presume.

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There are various varieties of snakes that are indigenous to the Arabian desert.

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The UAE's deserts are also the natural habitat of the 'camel spider'.

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Here's how you can find a safe spot to camp

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If you do get stuck or get involved in an accident, you can reach out to the UAE's emergency services for assistane.

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