Sand Dune Car Showdown kicks off today at Liwa International Festival

The 2025 Liwa International Festival organising committee announced that the Sand Dune Car Showdown will kick off on Monday and the day after at Moreeb Dune.

The two-day event will bring desert motorsport enthusiasts together in an atmosphere full of challenge and excitement, with drivers showcasing their best sand performances on the iconic Moreeb Dune. The event is organised by Liwa Sports Club.

This year’s showdown includes two main categories: eight-cylinder category: Dedicated to high-performance vehicles equipped with powerful engines for superior acceleration and maneuverability.

Six-cylinder category: Considered the most competitive, combining power and flexibility, attracting both amateurs and professionals.

The organising committee employs a comprehensive scoring system to determine the best performances, focusing on key aspects such as speed and acceleration, skill and control in navigating challenges, and technical execution. Additional points are awarded for participants performing unique stunts and manoeuvres.

Meanwhile, the second round of the Freestyle Car Show Championship, held as part of the Liwa International Festival at the ultimate winter destination, marked a record-breaking event with over 180 vehicles participating across various categories.

The competition showcased intense rivalry among drivers who delivered spectacular performances that amazed the audience.

In the S Category, Ahmed Ali Mohammed Al-Kalbani secured first place, followed by Omar Ali Mohammed Al-Jabri in second, and Abdullah Rashid Al-Shamili in third.

In the T Category, Mohammed Rashid Al-Dhaheri claimed the top spot, with Salem Bin Nayeh in second place, and Faris Mohammed Sherman Al-Darmaki in third.

In the N Category, Mohammed Bin Musa Al-Balushi won first place, while Salem Jumaa Mubarak Al-Junaibi and Mohammed Jumaa Al-Dhib Al-Dhahmani took second and third places, respectively.

The winners were honoured at the closing ceremony by Sultan Mohammed Al-Mazrouei, Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs at Liwa Sports Club, alongside Munther Al-Mundhari, a member of the Car Racing Committee, and Waleed Ibrahim, Head of the Car Racing Committee.