The 2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is set to be an exciting and revamped edition of the prestigious off-road endurance race. Scheduled to begin on February 25, 2024, the event will span 2,250 kilometers in total, with 1,450 kilometers of timed Selective Sections. This makes the race longer than the 2023 edition but shorter than the 2022 version.

A notable change for 2024 is the introduction of two bivouacs, with the main hub in Al Dhannah and a new one opening in Liwa. This is the first time that a bivouac will be situated within the Liwa desert, which has been a predominant location for the rally. The race will start with administrative checks and scrutineering in Abu Dhabi, then move to the first bivouac in Al Dhannah, a city along the UAE’s coast. After Al Dhannah, the rally heads south to Liwa, where competitors will spend three nights before concluding the event on March 2 in Abu Dhabi.

Organized by the Emirates Motorsports Organization, the 2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge aims to offer a fresh, dynamic, and more challenging experience for competitors, teams, media, spectators, and sponsors. It continues to be a part of the World Rally-Raid Championship, where it holds its position as the second round of this esteemed series.