Al Gharbia covers a staggering 60,000 square kilometres; 71% of the total land mass of the UAE. It is comprised of seven main cities; Madinat Zayed, Mirfa, Liwa, Ghayathi, Sila, Ruwais and Dalma Island, and is close to the borders of Saudi Arabia and Qatar.  It is a region which encompasses desert and water and is a destination of staggering natural beauty. With everything from dolphins, turtles, fish and other marine life to some of the tallest sand dunes in the world, it offers something for everyone.

Al Gharbia continues to retain its traditional heritage values, culture, and Bedouin origin and as such is unique.  The name 'Al Gharbia' meaning ‘the western region’ preserves the true spirit and cultural values of the region.  In short, Al Gharbia holds unlimited opportunities for visitors as it harnesses the true spirit of Arabia.

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  START DATE
  01/05/2009
  
  END DATE
  31/05/2009
  
  PRIZE FUND
  1st PRIZE: 30,000 AED
  2nd PRIZE: 20,000 AED
  3rd PRIZE: 10,000 AED
  
  CATEGORIES
  NATURAL SCENERY
  ADVENTURE
  WILDLIFE