Dates in Liwa, Abu Dhabi – in pictures

  • Emirati farmers harvest dates in Khanou, in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa oasis.
    Emirati farmers harvest dates in Khanou, in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa oasis.
  • Every year, the Abu Dhabi government holds the Liwa Date Festival during harvest season, which begins in July, to celebrate the tree and its fruit.
    Every year, the Abu Dhabi government holds the Liwa Date Festival during harvest season, which begins in July, to celebrate the tree and its fruit.
  • Dates are considered a staple food in the Arabian Peninsula.
    Dates are considered a staple food in the Arabian Peninsula.
  • The Liwa Date Festival includes competitions for farmers. It introduces them to modern agricultural practices and fosters the exchange of expertise among producers.
    The Liwa Date Festival includes competitions for farmers. It introduces them to modern agricultural practices and fosters the exchange of expertise among producers.
  • Emirati farmers harvest dates in Khanou.
    Emirati farmers harvest dates in Khanou.
  • An Emirati woman carries a basket of freshly picked dates in Khanou.
    An Emirati woman carries a basket of freshly picked dates in Khanou.
  • An Emirati farmer harvests dates in Khanou.
    An Emirati farmer harvests dates in Khanou.
  • Emirati farmers harvest dates in Khanou.
    Emirati farmers harvest dates in Khanou.
  • An Emirati boy waits by a basket filled with freshly picked dates.
    An Emirati boy waits by a basket filled with freshly picked dates.
  • A view of Liwa oasis in Abu Dhabi.
    A view of Liwa oasis in Abu Dhabi.