Al Gharbia is the name of the area in the western United Arab Emirates that is part of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Tourists frequently refer to Liwa, an oasis village, as the entry point to the Empty Quarter, a sizable area of dune-filled desert. Liwa's enormous Tel Moreeb sand dune is also located here. Along with other small islands, the region's gulf coast is home to beaches including Mirfa Beach. The Arabian Wildlife Park, with its free-ranging giraffes and cheetahs, dominates Sir Bani Yas Island.