Wildlife & Reserves · Dubai
Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
محمية رأس الخور للحياة البرية
Photo: A view from Rasal khore wildlife sanctuary.JPG · Vicharam · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- Opening hours 2025-01-01-2026-12-31 off Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 0 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
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Safety notes
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require booking ahead. Stay in the vehicle or on the marked route where the rules say so.
- Do not feed or approach animals, on a reserve or off it; a fed animal ends up on the road.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 24 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 20 km
- 33 mfrom Sharjah · 28 km
- 43 mfrom Ajman · 45 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
wetland reserve in United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q3595657
About & Sources Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "wetland reserve in United Arab Emirates". Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are 2025-01-01-2026-12-31 off; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon), Dubai Design District and The Viewing Point.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Dubai
- wetland reserve in United Arab Emirates
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
2025-01-01-2026-12-31 off (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
How long do I need at Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.1918, 55.3221 — near Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon), Dubai Design District and The Viewing Point.
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