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

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    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


    Published:  March 12, 2020 19:14 Last updated:  January 03, 2021 12:13 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    Check the weather and hit the dunes, but before that, make sure you follow these tips. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Deserts are a big part of UAE's heritage and history. Image Credit: Gulf News
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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 Image Credit: Gulf News
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    These are the deserts in the UAE Image Credit: Seyyed Llata/Gulf News
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    There are also some deserts which are protected areas in the UAE Image Credit: Gulf News
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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. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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    These are some of the protected areas in the UAE Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Want to indulge in some dune bashing? These are some of the hot spots Image Credit: Gulf News
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    To read the complete report, visit: https://gulfnews.com/1.1547584 Image Credit: Gulf News
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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. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News
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    The first and most important tip: Don't go off-roading without the proper training. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Here are some of the driving institutes in the UAE. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Desert driving in Sharjah has some restrictions Image Credit: Gulf News
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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. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Follow these basic checks. Driving courses provide detailed information on various aspects of being desert ready. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Be aware of your surrounding as the desert isn't as 'empty' as you would presume. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    There are various varieties of snakes that are indigenous to the Arabian desert. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    The UAE's deserts are also the natural habitat of the 'camel spider'. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Here's how you can find a safe spot to camp Image Credit: Gulf News
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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. Image Credit: Gulf News
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