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Liwa Oasis, Abu Dhabi is one of the major tourists Atrractions in Abu Dhabi. The oasis is about 2 hours drive from the city of Abu Dhabi. Liwa Oasis, Abu Dhabi is one of the largest oases in Arabia. It is also the gateway to other tourist destinations like Rub Al Khali or the Empty Quarters. From the southern end of Liwa Oasis, the empty desert of Rub al-Khali spreads across.

Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi is a fertile area located in the desert. As the oases are developed because of the availability of fresh water from underground reservoirs, Abu Dhabi Liwa Oasis is no exception. The fresh water pools and abundant date plantations bring a refreshing change in the atmosphere. Agriculture in Liwa Oasis is dominated by date palms and a variety of other crops including vegetable, citrus fruits, peaches, figs, apricots and cereals like wheat, barley and millet.

Liwa Oasis, Abu Dhabi is also famous as the home land of Bedouin people who are known for their tradition of hospitality and friendliness. Beginning from the early days till now Liwa Oasis is the stop over for the caravans passing through the deserts. So far there are some 50 villages are found at Liwa Oasis near Abu Dhabi.

The population in the villages of Liwa Oasis, Abu Dhabi ranges between 50,000 and 150,000. The inhabitants here mainly live on agricultural products and to some extent on tourism. There are several well-maintained farms scattered across Liwa Oasis. For extensive farming green house technique is used in Liwa Oasis. However, for out door crops fiberglass matting tunnels and drip irrigation techniques are heavily on use here.

Talking about the culture and customs of the local people, the people are very traditional. The community blends the Islamic culture with the local Bedouin customs very nicely. Men from Liwa Oasis, Abu Dhabi work as pearl divers around the coast during the summer months. Generally, people are hearty and and warm at heart and they welcome tourists delightfully.

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