UAE Awafi Festival

The festival includes competitions in which participants 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).

[4] The festival includes a Heritage Village show, local arts and crafts exhibitions, a bazaar, children's play area, clinics and a police aid.

The car and dune bike racing competitions are held in December or January.

This desert is home to many towering sand dunes and harbors rough terrain.