Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary

Ras Al Khor · Ras Al Khor - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most surprising free experiences in Dubai - a protected wetland reserve housing over 450 flamingos visible year-round, along with herons, ospreys, terns...

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most surprising free experiences in Dubai - a protected wetland reserve housing over 450 flamingos visible year-round, along with herons, ospreys, terns and dozens of migratory species, just 15 minutes from Downtown. Three free bird-watching hides are spaced along the sanctuary edge, with telescopes already trained on the flamingo flocks. The surreal visual contrast of pink flamingos in the foreground with the Downtown Dubai skyline glittering in the background is uniquely Dubai - and entirely free. The sanctuary operates quietly and efficiently, and the hides mean you get surprisingly close without disturbing the birds.