Liwa Village welcomes visitors on Sunday, 21 December 2025 from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM in the Liwa desert area of Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi. The same 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM hours apply again on Monday, 22 December 2025. For quick confirmation, contact the organisers on +971 50 790 1201 or email info@liwavillage.ae. The simplest navigation reference is Moreeb Dune, Liwa, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi. Plan your drive before you set off.
Desert village concept and atmosphere
Liwa Village has become a seasonal “desert town” experience that blends heritage cues with modern festival energy (children/family-friendly). Because it runs across multiple weeks, it feels more like a winter season destination than a one-night pop-up. Moreover, the setting gives you a different rhythm from city events, since you arrive, slow down, and roam. Therefore, many visitors treat it as a relaxed evening with food, strolling, and short entertainment bursts. Meanwhile, the late opening hours make it easy to plan after work or after a long drive. Open-air desert setting.
Opening hours on Sunday and Monday
On Sunday, 21 December 2025, the gates open at 4:00 PM and the village keeps activity going until midnight. On Monday, 22 December 2025, you get the same 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM schedule, so you can repeat the plan without guessing. Also, if you extend your trip later in the week, the village usually stays open later on Friday and Saturday nights, which can suit weekend visitors. However, for these two dates, midnight is the clear closing time, so plan your drive back accordingly. Midnight closing is firm.
What you can do inside the village
You can build your evening around food courts, dessert stops, and market browsing, then add rides or family attractions as you go (suitable for couples, suitable for solo). Moreover, the programme often mixes casual entertainment with themed zones, so you can keep moving without needing a strict schedule. Therefore, families typically start with the most popular activity first, then slow down with food and shopping. Meanwhile, couples often arrive closer to sunset for the best atmosphere and lighting across the dunes. Follow the flow instead of rushing.
A simple plan for first-time visitors
If this is your first visit, arrive around 4:30 PM to park calmly and get your bearings before peak arrivals. Then, spend the first hour walking the main paths, choosing your top two zones, and saving the rest for later. After that, take a longer food break around 7:00 PM, because the desert cools and seating feels more comfortable. Finally, leave your last hour for photos and an unhurried exit, so you’re not driving tired right at midnight. Early arrival reduces stress.
Tickets, entry, and realistic costs
Liwa Village operates as a ticketed event, and entry prices can start from approximately AED 10, depending on date and availability. Also, some on-site activities may cost extra, so it helps to decide a small budget before you enter, especially with children. Therefore, buying ahead is usually smarter than relying on last-minute entry, particularly on popular nights. For the most reliable purchase options, use PLATINUMLIST as the primary ticketing channel commonly used for this event. Prices are approximately and may change.
Driving and arrival from other Emirates
From Abu Dhabi city, the drive can take a few hours depending on your start point, so leaving earlier makes the night feel more relaxed. From Dubai, plan an even earlier departure, and consider a rest stop, since the return after midnight can feel long. Moreover, if you’re coming from Sharjah, the combination of city traffic and the desert stretch can turn into a very late arrival if you leave too close to 4:00 PM. Therefore, many visitors choose to arrive before dusk, then stay until 10:00 PM and drive back before midnight fatigue sets in. Do not start the return drive when exhausted.
Parking, signal, and on-road safety
Parking is typically on-site, yet busy nights can push you into longer walks, so comfortable shoes matter. Also, because this is a desert-region drive, fuel planning helps, and it’s wise to keep water in the car for the return. Meanwhile, mobile signal can vary in remote areas, so agree on a meeting point if your group splits up. Finally, drive carefully on the final approach and on the way back, since visibility changes quickly after dark and wildlife can appear near roads. Drive cautiously at night.
WARNINGS AND TIPS CLOSING PARAGRAPH
For Sunday, 21 December 2025, the Liwa forecast points to hazy conditions with daytime around 21°C and a cooler night near 12°C, so bring a warm layer for the late hours. Because desert air cools fast after sunset, pack a light jacket, closed shoes, and a scarf if you’re sensitive to dust. Traffic pressure usually concentrates close to opening and again near midnight, so arriving by 4:30 PM and leaving by 11:15 PM can make both parking and exits smoother. Public transport options are limited for a remote desert venue, so a private car or pre-arranged ride is the practical choice. Ticket and door prices may change, so treat all amounts as approximately, and use PLATINUMLIST for the most reliable tickets. Make your reservation before you travel. In the planning style often echoed by the editor at www.few.ae, your best “upgrade” for Liwa is timing your drive, not adding more activities.
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