Racers Nasser Al Hai, right and Rashid Al Dhaheri celebrate after taking first place in the Buggy Race. At Dh1.1 million, American-built vehicle isn't even the most expensive in their garage. That honour goes to a custom-made Dh1.5 million beast. Victor Besa / The National
A child waves from the base of the Moreeb dune at the 2020 Liwa Festival. Victor Besa / The National
A participant waves from his off-roader. Victor Besa / The National
Spectators in an off-roader at the base of the Moreeb dune. Thousands drive out to the remote Empty Quarter for a thrilling two weeks of culture and racing action alike. Victor Besa / The National
Dozens of drivers - pros and amateurs alike - try to make it up the 50-degree slipface. Victor Besa / The National
Tel Moreeb is about 300-metres high with an incredible 50-degree gradient in some places. Victor Besa / The National
The event attracts off-road enthusiasts with a penchant for suping up their vehicles. Tyres, suspension and engine modifications are all common. Victor Besa / The National
Spectators watch an incredible sunset at the Liwa Festival, which runs until January 10. Victor Besa / The National
Spectators look down on the main camp - a sea of 4x4 vehicles and exhibition tents in the distance. Victor Besa / The National
By night, UTV (utility vehicle) owners take part in races and events. Victor Besa / The National
UTV enthusiasts cruising around the base of the Moreeb dunes. Victor Besa / The National
A 740-horsepower buggy rips the sand on the starting line during the nighttime UTV and Buggy race. Victor Besa / The National
The high-performance vehicle on the starting line. Victor Besa / The National
Racers Nasser Al Hai, right and Rashid Al Dhaheri celebrate after taking first place in the Buggy Race. At Dh1.1 million, American-built vehicle isn't even the most expensive in their garage. That honour goes to a custom-made Dh1.5 million beast. Victor Besa / The National
A child waves from the base of the Moreeb dune at the 2020 Liwa Festival. Victor Besa / The National
A participant waves from his off-roader. Victor Besa / The National
Spectators in an off-roader at the base of the Moreeb dune. Thousands drive out to the remote Empty Quarter for a thrilling two weeks of culture and racing action alike. Victor Besa / The National
Dozens of drivers - pros and amateurs alike - try to make it up the 50-degree slipface. Victor Besa / The National
Tel Moreeb is about 300-metres high with an incredible 50-degree gradient in some places. Victor Besa / The National
The event attracts off-road enthusiasts with a penchant for suping up their vehicles. Tyres, suspension and engine modifications are all common. Victor Besa / The National
Spectators watch an incredible sunset at the Liwa Festival, which runs until January 10. Victor Besa / The National
Spectators look down on the main camp - a sea of 4x4 vehicles and exhibition tents in the distance. Victor Besa / The National
By night, UTV (utility vehicle) owners take part in races and events. Victor Besa / The National
UTV enthusiasts cruising around the base of the Moreeb dunes. Victor Besa / The National
A 740-horsepower buggy rips the sand on the starting line during the nighttime UTV and Buggy race. Victor Besa / The National
The high-performance vehicle on the starting line. Victor Besa / The National
Racers Nasser Al Hai, right and Rashid Al Dhaheri celebrate after taking first place in the Buggy Race. At Dh1.1 million, American-built vehicle isn't even the most expensive in their garage. That honour goes to a custom-made Dh1.5 million beast. Victor Besa / The National
