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