July is the best time for dates in this captivating country of Abu Dhabi. The date palm being symbolically as well as historically important in the history of the country, the Liwa date festival is an event much anticipated by locals as well as various tourists visiting the location. The festival revolves around the date competition where Emirati date growers from all over the place compete against each other for the prestigious title of the best date grower.
The date palm is a powerful symbol in the Emirati culture and has played an integral part in the country’s thriving economy. The vision of the festival is to present the date palm as a source of prosperity for the country in the future as well as to signify its role in the country’s glorious past. This annual celebration brings together all those who value the country’s ingenuity, tradition and its magnanimous heritage and is truly a joyous occasion to behold.
Non-locals who participate in this event are simply blown away by the powerful and vibrant splash of culture and tradition practiced during the festival. Culture enthusiasts from all over the world come together to witness this fascinating event, dedicated in the name of this glorious fruit that is a favourite among many all over the world. This event enrobed within the very essence of Abu Dhabi is the ideal place for those of who crave for a veritable taste of the Emirati magnificence. The auction of the dates is an event that is much anticipated where date lovers compete over one another with the aim of getting their hands on the crème de la crème of the crop. It is astonishing to see that some dates get sold for over US$ 1,650 per kilo and yet however, one witnesses the triumphant smiles of the buyers at the owning of their precious treasures at the auction.
It is wise to choose one of the luxury hotels Abu Dhabi such as the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara to experience the best of what Liwa Date Festival has to offer. Out of all the Abu Dhabi hotels available within the area, this particular one is known for the sheer sense of genuinity and the Arabian charm it enchants its guests with.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.