It represents 5% of the emirate's area
Dubai Desert Reserve is a unique tourist destination and a safe haven for wildlife
Dubai Desert Reserve is divided into 3 areas, the first is open, the second is closed, and the third is dedicated to safari.
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The Dubai Desert Reserve, which was established in 2002, is the first national park in the emirate, and it reflects Dubai's keenness to achieve a balance between ambitious modern life on the one hand, and the preservation of Emirati heritage, and desert life with all its associated customs and traditions, as well as an integrated environmental life from On the other hand, which makes the reserve a favorite destination for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and enjoy the peace of nature.
The Dubai Desert Reserve, which is located on the Dubai-Al Ain road, extends over an area of 225 square kilometers, which constitutes 5% of the area of the Emirate of Dubai, and represents a unique desert habitat and a refuge for many endangered plants and animals, such as the Arabian Oryx and the sand gazelle.
The reserve was able to obtain many distinguished international awards, and was classified as a protected area by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, as well as joining the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
The reserve began receiving endangered animals in 2004, and with time it includes more than 43 species of mammals and reptiles, 50 species of plants and 120 birds. And other rare animals, which visitors to the place can see and get to know.
In 2019/2020, the reserve attracted more than 238,000 visitors, according to the annual report it issued in 2020. The report also showed that the number of hoofed animals reached 1,425 heads in April 2020, and in March 2020, the reserve was home to 800 Arabian Oryx and 450 gazelles. Arab, 120 sand gazelles, and the birth of 88 Oryx was recorded in the reserve during 2019.
During 2019/2020, the Dubai Desert Reserve continued to work with local and international experts and academics on projects that track, protect and reintroduce endemic plant and animal species to the UAE. In January 2020, the reserve worked with the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Ruler of Dubai, and the National Center for Aviation Research to release 250 MacQueen's Bustards into the reserve, as these birds are witnessing a rapid decline in their numbers, which puts them at risk of extinction.
The reserve hosted a number of dignitaries, government delegations and environmental bodies from different countries of the world, and also contributed to a series of workshops, conferences and presentations to exchange research and knowledge.
The Dubai Desert Reserve is divided into three different areas, the first area is open to visitors on foot, the second area is closed, and the third area is dedicated to desert safari trips.
In addition to its role as a home for the preservation of endangered animals and plants, the reserve represents a distinctive tourist destination for tourists and residents, providing them with the opportunity to practice many desert sports and activities in an authentic Bedouin environment, among the most prominent of these activities are driving on sand dunes, desert safari trips, and camping under the stars. Riding a balloon that rises to a distance of up to 4000 feet, allowing them to view a complete panorama of the reserve, watching falconry shows, listening to some information about the different species of falcons, whether basic in the reserve or migratory falcons, riding camels and walking them on sand dunes, and shooting With arrows, cycling, along with many traditional Arab experiences, under the supervision of professional guides, these guides also provide visitors with information about the natural habitats of the desert, heritage, wildlife and the importance of preserving the environment.
• The reserve provides visitors with an opportunity to practice desert sports and activities in an authentic Bedouin environment.
• 238,000 visitors were attracted by the Dubai Desert Reserve in 2019 and 2020.
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