Liwa International Festival 2025 to begin on December 13

ABU DHABI / WAM

The Liwa International Festival 2025 (LIWA 2025) will take place from December 13 to January 4 in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region, drawing large crowds of motorsports fans and families for an action-packed schedule of racing, entertainment, and cultural activities.
LIWA 2025 combines adrenaline-pumping racing, drifting and dune bashing, alongside live entertainment, family fun and unique cultural moments. All the action takes place under the iconic Tal Moreeb—the UAE’s tallest dune—in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region.
Key events include the Freestyle Drift competition on December 13 and 14, followed by the Buggy Torque Challenge on December 15, which will see high-speed buggies competing across the dunes. On December 19, the Liwa Burnout Challenge will showcase engine-roaring burnout contests.
The Liwa Drift Championship will take place on December 21, featuring pro drivers displaying their drifting skills. On December 22, the Bike Drag Racing event will bring high-speed bike races to the desert.
Later in the month, the Monster Jam show will take place on December 27 and 28, featuring the world’s largest monster truck event along with an exclusive Pit Party.
From December 30 to 31, the Car Stunt Championship will offer jaw-dropping stunt performances by world-class drivers. The Electronic Freestyle Championship on January 1 2025 will combine motorsports with cutting-edge technology for an electrifying display.
The Moreeb Dune Car Championship will wrap up the festival from January 2 to 4, challenging participants to take on the famed dunes of Liwa.
Every evening, festival-goers can enjoy a fireworks display at 8 pm, adding to the festive atmosphere. LIWA 2025 will also feature two new attractions: the Hollywood Circus, which will entertain with acrobats, magicians, and clowns, and the Shams Liwa Ferris Wheel, offering panoramic views of Tal Moreeb and the surrounding desert landscape.