Located at the edge of an incredibly busy city, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a> was a peaceful getaway. This urban wetland hosts about 450 species of wildlife and is very well known for its exotic flocks of flamingos. Whether you are a nature enthusiast<\/a> or a curious traveler, this is one of the exceptional locations that brings Dubai’s wild side closer to reality.<\/p>\n The pink flamingos surely take most of the limelight, but under the cover of these azure sky<\/a>, Ras al Khor also shelters a wealth of birdlife-including egrets, herons, sandpipers, and ospreys. It’s an absolute paradise for birdwatchers and photographers. Spanning 6.2 square kilometers, this sanctuary offers generous mangroves and lagoons, with mudflats creating a perfect habitat for resident and migratory species alike.<\/p>\n Ras Al Khor is a winter destination from November to March<\/a>, when thousands of migratory birds flock into the sanctuary. There is no entry fees, and it provides three good bird hides for a perfect view. Bring binoculars and the camera-you won’t want to miss the sight of all those flamingos wading through shallow waters.<\/p>\n Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is not merely a tourist destination; this is an important conservation area that is funded and funded by Dubai Municipality<\/a>. Along with being an important sanctuary for biodiversity and a step toward eco-tourism, the sanctuary also shows that modern-day Dubai could also be an epicenter of environmentally aware and sustainable travel experiences.<\/p>\n Going to Ras Al Khor is pretty easy. It is just a short distance from downtown Dubai<\/a>. The sanctuary is open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM during winter and 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM during summer. There is free entrance, but bear in mind that there are rules for wildlife<\/a> protection. It doesn’t matter if you’re a local or a visiting tourist; a few quiet hours here will serve as a good refreshment from the fast-paced life of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary: Dubai’s Hidden Gem. Located at the edge of an incredibly busy city, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary was a peaceful getaway. This urban […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,54,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dubai-tourism","category-dubai-wildlife-sanctuary","category-indian-tourism"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=869"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":873,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/869\/revisions\/873"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neardubai.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Flamingos and Beyond: Wildlife at Its Best<\/h3>\n
The Best Time to Visit and What to Expect<\/h4>\n
Eco-Tourism in the Dubai Heart<\/h5>\n
Plan Your Visit: Tips and Approach.<\/h6>\n