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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary photo 1
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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Dubai Creek & Al Jaddaf4.4(4.1k)
Estimated cost
Free
Opening hours
7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Hides open Sat–Thu

Time needed
About 1h

Outdoor

Best time to visit
Early morning, Nov–Mar for peak flamingo season

About

Right at the end of Dubai Creek, this protected wetland shelters mangroves, mudflats and huge flocks of greater flamingos. Three bird hides with free binoculars let you get close without disturbing the wildlife β€” with the skyline shimmering on the horizon.

Things to do

  • Spot flamingos from the Flamingo Hide
  • Borrow free binoculars and telescopes
  • Photograph wildlife against the skyline
  • Visit the Mangrove Hide for herons and kingfishers

Getting there

πŸš• TaxiπŸš— Car

Creek (taxi 10 min)

Taxi from Creek metro. Parking at each hide.

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Location

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Oud Metha Rd, Ras Al Khor

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