Mezairaa town in Liwa is a great place for Abu Dhabi tourists to travel to. Be it a business trip, vacation or a weekend holiday there are some interesting activities in store for you at Mezairaa. The best way to plan out your vacation in Mezairaa is to take a look at the map of the city. Also look for the weather conditions in the area, there are times when the weather can spoil your outdoor activities so it is best to be prepared. If you are confused about what to do and where to start just pick out a museum that you might like to look at. One of the most fascinating museums in the area is the Sheikh Hamad Auto Museum. There is an impressive collection of over 200 cars from different countries. The museum is not officially open to the public but you can always approach the location and ask if you could have a look. Usually you need Sheikh Hamad’s approval to enter the premises, but why not give it a try if you are in the area.
If you are a curious traveller who would like to see ancient Middle Eastern culture then the Liwa Forts will be an interesting place to explore. In the ancient times water was scarce and people had to find means and ways to preserve it. The Liwa Forts are evidence of the effort people put into protecting water. Liwa Forts are fortresses that were built around the drinking wells which were discovered in the region. The forts meant to protect the wells from intruders and enemy tribes. There are several of them still in existence; Mezairaa fort, Al Hamily house, Jabbana fort and Qutuf fort and mosque.
There is always the ‘best time’ to visit a place in any part of the world and in Mezairaa the ‘best time’ is July. The Middle East is proud of the fact that they are the top producers of dates in the world. Dates specifically grow in dry conditions and thus Middle East has always been the ideal atmosphere for growing it. Every year in July Mezairaa prepares for a celebration of the date harvest hosting a date festival. In Liwa alone there are around 100,000 date palms and 35 varieties of the fruit. The varieties of date fruits and special food made using dates are displayed at the festival which opens in July and lasts for a week. It is a great time to visit the town since you will get the opportunity to indulge in sweet delicacies and have a glimpse of the rich Arabian culture.
Visitors to the town should plan their stay at one of the Abu Dhabi hotels. There are several luxury hotels Abu Dhabi in Liwa and they are known for providing the best of services. Try out Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
