Readers' photos: Explore the deserts of Liwa and Ghantoot in Abu Dhabi and Maliha in Sharjah.

The sand dunes of Liwa: Aside from desert safaris and off-roading, you can also go dune bashing and camping at the Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi.

The ship of the desert: A camel and a calf enjoy a leisurely stroll in the sun at the Liwa desert, Abu Dhabi.

Mesmerising sunset at Ghantoot desert: About halfway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, an hour's road trip from Dubai city, this desert is a tranquil spot for a city getaway.

The Sphinx: A beautiful rock formation that has become a tourist attraction in the Maliha desert in Sharjah. "This is different from the more famous Camel Rock. Don't miss it if you are going to the Eye of Maliha. We thought it was near from where we parked, we still walked uphill for 20 minutes to reach this point," says Gulf News reader Mitch Cantillana.

"Tourists can also meet camels while exploring the Maliha desert," Cantillana added.

Staycation done right: "Climbed 72 feet to the top of the “Eye of Maliha” to have a glimpse of this breathtaking view, and waited for the final sunset of 2021," wrote in Gulf News reader Elcy Buenavides.

"My family and friends enjoyed the relaxing view of this last sunset of 2021 at the Maliha desert, Sharjah.," she added.

Welcomed by a camel: "A rocking walking experience to see the Camel Rock. It was a great feeling to see this lovely view and get a warm welcome by a camel," said Buenavides.

Another reader, Shiju Zacharia, shared this picture of the road, with sand dunes on either side, leading to Maliha, Sharjah.

Zacharia also spotted a camel that calmly posed for a photograph.