Al Gharbia
About 140km west of Abu Dhabi, Mirfa is a small, quiet town located on the coast. While there are not a lot of attractions, the long stretch of beach is a kitesurfer’s paradise and many choose to pitch tents here, especially during the popular Al Gharbia Watersports Festival which takes place in March each year.
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