Sir Bani Yas, Natural island and wildlife reserve in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The 87-square-kilometer island contains salt domes, mountains reaching 102 meters, and coastal areas with mangrove forests and sandy beaches.
Archaeological excavations revealed a Christian monastery from 600 AD, along with Bronze Age settlements and Neolithic period artifacts across 36 different sites.
The island bears the name of the Bani Yas tribe, the original inhabitants who maintained pearl diving traditions until the early twentieth century.
Visitors reach the island through ferries departing from Jebel Dhanna Jetty, located 170 kilometers southwest of Abu Dhabi city.
The Arabian Wildlife Park houses 17,000 free-roaming animals including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, and cheetahs across half the island.
Location: Emirate of Abu Dhabi
Elevation above the sea: 102 m
Part of: Emirate of Abu Dhabi
GPS coordinates: 24.33333,52.63333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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