Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to wear helmets at Liwa Festival
Abu Dhabi authorities have called on motorists to wear helmets when driving on the dunes of Tal Moreeb, which hosts daring motorsport competitions as part of Liwa International Festival.The festival, which brings together visitors of all ages, features everything from dune driving challenges and drift contests to falconry championships and boxing matches. As speed enthusiasts meet among Abu Dhabi dunes for adrenaline-pumping stunts, safety is everyone's responsibility, the authorities emphasised.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Abu Dhabi authorities confirmed they are always on the scene to ensure public safety at Liwa Festival. Helmets are distributed to those who do not have them, in an initiative by Emirates Red Crescent and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. Authorities also advised all Liwa visitors to have a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher in their camp and their car. Wearing a helmet is not just limited to car racers, but to anyone who uses a bike or scooter, Abu Dhabi Police clarified. "The helmet is not only a cover for your head, but shield to protect your life from dangerous injuries," authorities said.Liwa FestivalThe opening of the Liwa International Festival in Al Dhafra is a winter spectacle, as crowds gather around the 300-metre-high Tal Moreeb, one of the UAE’s tallest sand dunes.Military aircraft perform aerial displays, the dunes turn into illuminated surfaces, and drones turn the sky into a stage. This year, Dubai's Burj Khalifa also lit up as the 2026 edition of the Liwa Festival kicked off .All this is just the beginning, setting the stage for daredevil stunts. The roar of engines fill the air as freestyle shows and sand racing turn Tal Moreeb into a playground for cars. That's not all; Liwa has something for everyone, with hot air balloon rides, creative workshops, a traditional souk, water karting, zip lines, petting zoo, pony rides and even a smash room. UAE: Burj Khalifa turns red as Liwa International Festival 2026 begins in Al DhafraUAE: 45% residents want to learn defensive driving, 80% prioritise safety, finds survey
Abu Dhabi authorities have called on motorists to wear helmets when driving on the dunes of Tal Moreeb, which hosts daring motorsport competitions as part of Liwa International Festival.
The festival, which brings together visitors of all ages, features everything from dune driving challenges and drift contests to falconry championships and boxing matches.
As speed enthusiasts meet among Abu Dhabi dunes for adrenaline-pumping stunts, safety is everyone's responsibility, the authorities emphasised.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Abu Dhabi authorities confirmed they are always on the scene to ensure public safety at Liwa Festival. Helmets are distributed to those who do not have them, in an initiative by Emirates Red Crescent and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority.
Authorities also advised all Liwa visitors to have a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher in their camp and their car.
Wearing a helmet is not just limited to car racers, but to anyone who uses a bike or scooter, Abu Dhabi Police clarified. "The helmet is not only a cover for your head, but shield to protect your life from dangerous injuries," authorities said.
Liwa Festival
The opening of the Liwa International Festival in Al Dhafra is a winter spectacle, as crowds gather around the 300-metre-high Tal Moreeb, one of the UAE’s tallest sand dunes.
Military aircraft perform aerial displays, the dunes turn into illuminated surfaces, and drones turn the sky into a stage. This year, Dubai's Burj Khalifa also lit up as the 2026 edition of the Liwa Festival kicked off .
All this is just the beginning, setting the stage for daredevil stunts. The roar of engines fill the air as freestyle shows and sand racing turn Tal Moreeb into a playground for cars.
That's not all; Liwa has something for everyone, with hot air balloon rides, creative workshops, a traditional souk, water karting, zip lines, petting zoo, pony rides and even a smash room.
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