Breaking into Dubai alone-washing sand in the desert

After arriving in Dubai, I heard the most: 50 years ago, Arabs rode camels in the desert of vast expanse looking for oases and water sources, and suddenly found that there was abundant oil under the desert, so they jumped from camels to BMW. This sentence vividly expresses the origin of the wealth of Arab countries. Today, Dubai is expanding to the edge of the desert at a mythical speed by vigorously developing trade and tourism.

The visa to Dubai is very simple, just give it to the travel agency. It only takes 3 to 5 working days. It is worth noting that Dubai is closed on Friday and Saturday and goes to work as usual from Sunday to Thursday.

A few days before I arrived in Dubai, I was busy exhibiting at Dubai International Exhibition Hall until the afternoon of the third day. I decided to take the time to play the long-awaited desert sand washing-a classic must-see project in Dubai. I must make an appointment with the local travel agency in advance for the sand washing project. Set out for the Laba Desert, a sandy land in the hinterland of the desert, which is located between Dubai and the Emirates of Sharjah and is one of the oldest deserts in Arabia. It takes 40 minutes to drive from Dubai to LABAB Desert. The off-road vehicle passes through the bustling block and has a panoramic view of the skyscrapers with unique design. Exaggerated and peculiar in shape, it is amazing and has become a paradise for world architects.

The wide asphalt highway, the endless stream of famous cars and the tree-lined urban environment on both sides of the highway make it impossible to connect this prosperous modern civilization with the barren desert. Due to lack of water, flowers and plants can only survive by irrigation. Therefore, it costs thousands of dollars a year to raise a tree in the desert. The tour guide said that in Dubai, the symbol of wealth is not the luxury of the RV, but the number of trees in front of the house.

Dates, a specialty of Dubai, can be seen everywhere on the streets of Dubai.

It's not far to drive from the bustling city to the deserted desert, but prosperity and desolation keep colliding in my mind. The industrious and intelligent Arab people have created a paradise in the barren desert in just a few decades, which has attracted worldwide attention.

Seven Star Sailing Hotel

The panoramic view of the sailing hotel taken from this angle looks like the belly of a beetle.

Air-conditioned bus waiting rooms on the streets of Dubai.

Blue Persian Gulf seascape.

Seven Emirates in the United Arab Emirates have different colors of sand. I really saw the red sand, yellow sand and white sand between the two Emirates along the way. Each sand area is very different and the color is different. As for why the colors are different, it is not clear. Nature gives the desert a mysterious color. Finally arrived at the first camp in Laba Desert, the destination of sand washing, took a short rest, replenished and ready to go.

At the suggestion of the tour guide, I was fully armed and put on a thick layer of sunscreen, a big straw hat, sunglasses, skirt and flip-flops before leaving.

Before washing sand, I put a scarf around my waist to prevent carsickness and nausea when washing sand. Don't forget to say hello to the lovely little camel before you leave.

The spectacular sand washing motorcade set off in procession.

I boarded a TOYOTO cross-country jeep with great excitement, because I came to wash the sand alone and was arranged by the driver to sit in the front co-pilot position, and a middle-aged German couple sat in the back of the same car.

It is said that the best sand washer driver is at the front of the line. To my surprise, our off-road vehicle driver, Pakistanis, turned out to be the team leader! Oh, my God! How lucky!

At first, the off-road vehicle moved slowly and tentatively in the desert. Looking around, there are countless rugged sand dunes with soft and smooth lines. The desert and heaven and earth are connected into a horizon, and we can't see the road ahead, nor can we find the road in the future. I can't help sighing that Arabs living in the desert ride camels across the vast desert. How did they identify the direction and finally find the oasis? After rushing through several sand dunes, the little Pakistani boy kept asking us, "Are you all right?"

"Ok, let's go!" Everyone is almost unanimous. Seeing that we were calm and confident that we were fully prepared for more exciting challenges, Pakistani boys began to show their racing skills, gradually speeding up and pushing deeper into the desert, faster and faster. In order to make the tourists feel more exciting, the driver specially rushed to the highest point and lowest recess of the sand dune. When rushing to the highest point, the desert in front of the field of vision suddenly disappeared, and only the blue sky was seen. It felt like rushing to the sky, losing weight in an instant and suddenly swooping down at high speed.

The first time I competed in the desert, I felt very free and easy in Ren Woxing, which was both exciting and exciting. I couldn't help screaming. Looking back at the German couple behind them, their expressions were still calm and ashamed. I rushed over a huge sand embankment and our car suddenly stopped. I looked back at the team that followed, and the flying off-road vehicle rolled up like smoke and sand, which was very spectacular.

After countless head dives, I gradually feel that my stomach is starting to tumble, my chest is jammed, my internal organs are twisted together, and my chest is still very uncomfortable. It was bumpy all the way, and finally I was numb. My head is dizzy. I just hope to get to the camp soon.

Thank god! Just when my stomach felt unbearable, the whole team came to an abrupt end. Everyone adjusts on the spot and enjoys the desert sunset. Opening the car door, I almost rushed to the sand and embraced the desert during the running. The fresh air cleared my head. It also brushed away the fatigue I had just suffered from bumps. The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the curved sand dunes, dyeing the desert golden yellow, and the supple lines are as smooth as silk. The experience of taking off slippers and stepping on them is hard to copy, and the warm feeling instantly spreads to your heart from every foot.

Take a nap on the way. Everyone jumped out of the car, got in touch with the yellow sand at zero distance and took pictures as a souvenir.

As the sun sets, the hot sunshine is gradually replaced by the soft sunset. Herds of camels slowed down their tired steps and gathered leisurely. The desert is lonely, and the long river sets the yen. This is the artistic conception.

Nowadays, camels are no longer the only means of transportation in the desert, but only used to please the rich. Camel racing has become a leisure activity for the rich.

I was surprised to find watermelon in the desert! Desert watermelon? How can an arid desert with a serious shortage of water resources breed such tenacious plants, blossom and bear fruit?

Finally, at dusk, our motorcade arrived at a camp deep in the desert. Next to the camp, there are two camels riding for tourists to take pictures. When tourists boarded the camel, an Arab wearing a white robe and a white headscarf led the camel and walked slowly in the desert.

Sunset, desert, Arab old people walking slowly with camels, what are they looking for? Water source or oasis? Are you a fairy tale from the Arabian Nights?

After riding a camel, we entered the camp. This camp completely imitates the nomadic style. There are many tents surrounded by wool carpets. There is a huge carpet on the sand in the center of the camp, surrounded by low tables and bedding. Visitors can sit on the floor and enjoy local customs while tasting delicious food. Arabs use this leisurely way to resist the boredom and loneliness of desert life. When we entered the camp, we were first greeted by a glass of local kumiss and dates. This wine is very sweet, very refreshing and unforgettable. Pure drink. Sweet jujube, a local specialty, is sweet but not greasy.

A local woman who specializes in tattooing tourists skillfully uses a pen similar to making cream to squeeze the paint on the hands or bodies of tourists. In less than three minutes, a flower with a brown pattern will pop out on the back of their hands. 1 minute later, the thick paint will be scraped off, leaving a brown pattern mark.

This is my tattoo. Not bad, is it? You can keep this mark for a week.

Arabian girls with various amorous feelings warmly invite tourists to dance together. Tourists who looked a little shy at first, infected by the warm atmosphere at the scene, began to let go of themselves and shook their stomachs with the girls.

In the sound of Arabic music, enjoy local Middle Eastern food and refreshments, and enjoy traditional customs and dances. Lonely smoke in the desert, distant music, camels seem to have come to another world, a distant world that only exists in fairy tales. It is far away from the worldly noise, and the bustling clouds are gone. When drinking is a song, what can you expect in life?

The tour guide said that in another desert area, there is a horrible desert bar, which is only open at night. Ancient Arabic music is faint and desolate like a dream in the dead of night. Many people like to drive there, experience this lonely and remote atmosphere, empty themselves, and let their feelings melt in the boundless void, swaying and undulating.