Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Protected natural area on Dubai-Al Ain Road, United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve spans 225 square kilometers of red sand dunes, shrubland, and savannah in the emirate of Dubai.
The reserve was established through an Emiri decree in 2002, becoming the first national park in the United Arab Emirates and encompassing 5 percent of Dubai.
The reserve enables visitors to experience traditional desert activities through falconry demonstrations, camel riding excursions, and encounters with Bedouin heritage.
Guided tours, wildlife observation sessions, and educational programs operate within the reserve, with specialized guides leading small groups through designated areas.
The reserve maintains the largest free-roaming herd of Arabian Oryx in the UAE, complemented by populations of Arabian gazelles and sand gazelles.
Inception: 2002
GPS coordinates: 24.82700,55.64100
Latest update: July 30, 2025 10:48
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