Liwa Village festival in the Abu Dhabi desert - in pictures

Liwa Festival has opened in Liwa Village in the Abu Dhabi desert. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Liwa Festival has opened in Liwa Village in the Abu Dhabi desert. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
The event celebrates Emirati culture with art, concerts, shopping, cultural workshops, a night market and more
The event celebrates Emirati culture with art, concerts, shopping, cultural workshops, a night market and more
The family-friendly experience is ongoing until January 8
The family-friendly experience is ongoing until January 8
Liwa Village is made up of six zones
Liwa Village is made up of six zones
The main stage will host a number of performances
The main stage will host a number of performances
There’s an expansive majlis seating at the main stage where live shows will take place
There’s an expansive majlis seating at the main stage where live shows will take place
The Souq in Liwa Village
The Souq in Liwa Village
The Souq area is rooted in heritage and tradition and includes a night market, where things such as spices and oud are sold
The Souq area is rooted in heritage and tradition and includes a night market, where things such as spices and oud are sold
Live cooking sessions will also be held at The Souq
Live cooking sessions will also be held at The Souq
The Pavilion is an area to relax, rest and reconnect
The Pavilion is an area to relax, rest and reconnect
The Pavilion
The Pavilion
Arabic coffee at the festival
Arabic coffee at the festival
Gaze, the immersive dining venue at The Souq
Gaze, the immersive dining venue at The Souq
The immersive dining experience
The immersive dining experience
The oasis
The oasis
The pirate play area
The pirate play area
The e-gaming area
The e-gaming area
A vistor plays Liwa Treasure Hunt in the e-gaming area
A vistor plays Liwa Treasure Hunt in the e-gaming area
Musicians play the hand pan at Liwa Village
Musicians play the hand pan at Liwa Village