When: 2024

Location: Liwa Desert, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Events & Cultural Festivals

Client Overview

Byrne provided remote camp facilities and infrastructure for 1,200 staff managing and operating the LIWA Festival, a major UAE desert event.

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Challenges

The LIWA Festival takes place in a remote desert environment, requiring large-scale infrastructure deployment under challenging conditions. Supporting 1,200 staff and festival guests demanded reliable accommodation, utilities, power, water, sanitation, and housekeeping services. The solution also needed to withstand harsh desert conditions while operating continuously throughout the event, with on-site teams available to manage services, maintenance, and rapid response requirements.

Solution Provided

Byrne deployed:

  • Infrastructure Support: Over 600 modular units, including offices, ablutions, kitchens, mess halls, and accommodation units.

  • Utilities & Services: Generators, lighting, water, sewage, fuel, and housekeeping services ensured a fully operational site.

  • Event-Specific Support: Portable toilets and event power solutions delivered smooth, seamless experiences for guests.

Operational Support

Our teams maintained a full on-site presence throughout the festival, overseeing service delivery, maintenance, and providing 24/7 operational support.

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Result

Byrne’s camp and infrastructure solution ensured the smooth execution of the LIWA Festival, delivering comfort, reliability, and functionality in demanding desert conditions.