Vote for The Empty Quarter Restaurant – Western Hotel Liwa (UAE) 2026

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The Desert's Best-Kept Secret Is No Longer a Secret

In the heart of the Liwa Desert, surrounded by endless golden dunes, The Empty Quarter Restaurant at Western Hotel Liwa offers something truly rare - a dining experience shaped entirely by its setting.

Named after the legendary Rub' al Khali, the Empty Quarter, this landmark restaurant brings together authentic Emirati flavors and refined international cuisine, served against one of the most breathtaking desert backdrops in the UAE. Every dish, every detail, and every moment here is crafted to reflect the warmth of Arabian hospitality and the quiet grandeur of the desert itself.

This is what a landmark restaurant looks like - and it's why we've been nominated for Middle East's Best Landmark Restaurant 2026 at the World Culinary Awards.

If you've experienced The Empty Quarter, you already know why we belong on this list.

This description has been provided by the nominee and has not been independently verified by World Culinary Awards.