UAE Awafi Festival

Sand dune adventure in Awafi
Sand duning in Awafi

The UAE Awafi Festival is a yearly festival held in the spring that celebrates the Emirates' ethnic and cultural heritage through outdoor sporting events, theater performances, and cultural displays. A large component of the festival involves competitions to scale sand dunes in various vehicles.[1] The event is held in the Awafi area (known for its red sand dunes) in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).[2][3]

Overview

The celebration is open to the public, who can ride four-wheeled vehicles or rent quad bikes (all-terrain vehicles – ATV). A Heritage Village show and a traditional bazaar have recently been included into the festival.[4]

Amenities

The festival includes a Heritage Village show, local arts and crafts exhibitions, a bazaar, children's play area, clinics and a police aid.[5]. There are also nearby food outlets, internet cafés, and coffee shops. The car and dune bike racing competitions are held every year in December or January.[6]

Location

The Awafi Festival is located in a wide, sand dune-filled area of about 500 square acres.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "YouTube Videos of Awafi Festival RAK".
  2. ↑ "Ras Al Khaimah concludes Awafi festival". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  3. ↑ Kaytoob. "Awafi Festival Sets off Celebrations in RAK". Kaytoob. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  4. ↑ Report, Staff (2016-12-19). "Visitors flock to Awafi Festival". GulfNews. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  5. ↑ Thompson, David. "Ras Al Khaimah opens Awafi Festival | HotelierMiddleEast.com". HotelierMiddleEast.com. Retrieved 2018-08-10.
  6. ↑ "Awafi Festival Begins in RAK Today". Khaleej Times. 29 January 2010. Retrieved 6 September 2010.

Coordinates: 25°42′49.58″N 55°56′51.59″E / 25.7137722°N 55.9476639°E / 25.7137722; 55.9476639

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