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
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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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