Ubari is an oasis town, centred around one of the 16 dune lakes, created by water trapped amongst sand dunes in the Fezzan region of southern Libya. It is part of the Erg Awbari in the Sahara and serves as meeting point for Tuareg people – who come from miles around to trade, gossip and mingle. The water here is salty, but locals grasses and date palms have adapted to grow and flourish.