Beyond Abu Dhabi
Tel Moreeb
More than 300 metres
One of the world’s tallest sand dunes, more than 300 metres high, reached by a paved road.
Our take
- Liwa festival
- Address
- Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi
About Tel Moreeb
Tel Moreeb rises more than 300 metres from the sands at a 50-degree incline; a paved road runs to its base year-round. Every December and January the Liwa International Festival brings its hill climb here (Visit Abu Dhabi).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tel Moreeb before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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