Umm Al Maa

We knew where we were headed. The Ubari lakes region is a place full of history made of geological eras of an impactful force. Once a boundless body of water comparable in size to today's Czech Republic, this area is now a vast expanse of sand and towering dunes. In linear formation with three vehicles we emerge from a valley and head towards the oasis of Umm Al Ma. A mystical and enchanted place in the middle of nowhere. Umm al-Maa, meaning "Mother of Water," is recognized for its slender, elongated form, perhaps contributing to its distinction as the most aesthetically pleasing among the Ubari lakes.