With the eagerly anticipated Mission Impossible sequel hitting cinema screens on 12 July, movie fans can explore Abu Dhabi like super spy Ethan Hunt. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One features captivating scenes that can be replicated with a visit to the key locations the film was shot in Abu Dhabi. From a desert safari in the Liwa desert to a tour of Abu Dhabi’s iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, visitors can discover thrilling and inspiring experiences to live their life like a summer blockbuster.
Discover Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Oasis
In the movie’s trailer Tom Cruise is seen horse riding across the Liwa desert, a 90-minute drive from downtown Abu Dhabi.
With many desert safari activities and hotel options on offer, visitors can explore the Liwa desert on their next trip to Abu Dhabi,
which is situated southwest of the destination on the edge of the great Empty Quarter desert (Rub’ al Khali). Featuring soaring dunes and impressive sand valleys, Abu Dhabi’s desert-scape is a playground for fans of adventure and adrenaline. Dune bashing and surfing are fantastic ways to explore the desert expanse.
For curious travellers, venture out with expert tour guides from respected tour operators who will ensure they will have the most fun while being safe.
Most desert safaris include thrill-a-minute dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, falcon experiences, camel trekking, visits to camel farms, and traditional meals under the stars. Don’t worry about travelling to the desert, tour operators in Abu Dhabi are kind enough to pick you up from wherever you’re staying and take you back home.
For a fully immersive experience in the desert, visitors can opt to stay in one of the many hotels found here. For example, perched on the edge of this majestic desert is the stunning Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded luxury hideaway. The hotel boasts impressive restaurants, an enormous outdoor pool with breath-taking views of the dunes, and a range of desert activities for all ages.
Travellers could also choose to stay at Liwa
Hotel, a desert resort located at the gateway of the Empty Quarter overlooking beautiful red dunes on one side and the green of the Liwa Oasis on the other. Surrounded by 25 acres of lush, manicured gardens, the hotel has an array of well-appointed deluxe rooms, suites, and luxurious private villas. Spa facilities have been enhanced with the addition of Ayurvedic massage and yoga experiences for guests to unwind and rejuvenate. Other activities available through the resort include camel riding, sandboarding, quad biking, and trekking.
For adventurous travellers,
Liwa Nights Glamping Retreat
provides a unique experience for those who want to switch off and get a taste of traditional Bedouin culture whilst enjoying sweeping views of the desert in a luxury tent. The retreat offers many activities such as organic date farm tours, historical fort tours, falconry, and camel tours in the desert.
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Abu Dhabi’s Iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi will also have a starring role in the seventh Mission Impossible film.
One of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic landmarks, Louvre Abu Dhabi is the region’s first universal museum, exploring the links between global civilisations through time and revealing stories of cultural connections. Its galleries feature works of global historical and cultural significance spanning human history, and there’s also a dedicated Children’s Museum.
The building is a work of art in itself – the soaring dome roof was inspired by traditional thatched palm leaves and is constructed from 7,850
individual stars repeated at different sizes and angles, forming a “rain of light” effect when the sun shines through.
This summer, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is also giving visitors the opportunity to reconnect and find peace through the healing powers of nature and art, by offering Yoga sessions under its famous dome. Held by highly experienced practitioners, the restorative yoga sessions are a great way to find inner zen whilst in the breath-taking surroundings of the architectural marvel.
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