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the desert vibe and blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Qsar Al Sarab's earth-toned
rooms are decorated with original Bedouin artefacts - as is the resort throughout - and
come with balconies looking out over sweeping sand dunes and grazing oryx and gazelles.
True, there's nothing at all around here, but with three restaurants, two bars, a relaxing
spa, a library, a huge free-form swimming pool with canopied daybeds and various out-
door activities available, you're at no risk of getting bored.
Getting There & Around
BUS
Bus X60 travels to Mezaira'a from Abu Dhabi's central bus station via Madinat Zayed
(Dh30, 3½ hours). From Mezaira'a, local bus 640 travels west along Hwy 90 as far as Ar-
rada Farms, while No 650 goes east to Hammeem Farms. There is no public transport to
Moreeb Hill.
CAR
All the main roads are fit for 2WD vehicles, but you'll need a 4WD to go off-road.
Coming from Abu Dhabi, head west on Hwy E11 and turn south either on Hwy E65 to
Hameem or on E45 to go via Madinat Zayed. The total trip is 250km either way. There are
petrol stations on Hwy E65 at the Emirates National Auto Museum (
Click here
)
, in Tarif
on Hwy E11 and in Madinat Zayed. In the Liwa, you'll find gas in Hameem, in Mezaira'a,
near the Khanur turnoff and in Umm Hisin.
From Jebel Dhanna/Ruwais, the long and lonely Hwy E15 also goes to the Liwa; gas is
available in Ghayathi.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CAMELS
Camels…
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can reach a top speed of 40km/h
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are pregnant for 13 to 15 months
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can go up to 15 days without drinking
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soak up water like a sponge when thirsty, guzzling up to 100L in 10 minutes
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don't store water in their humps
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have a life expectancy of 50 to 60 years
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have a three-part stomach
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in Arabia are one-humped dromedaries
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can travel 160km without drinking
