Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
- Plan for about 1 hour
- Accessibility not confirmed
A protected wetland at the end of Dubai Creek where thousands of birds gather, with flamingos the main draw in winter. The sanctuary itself is fenced, but three free bird hides on its edge let you watch without disturbing them.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Bird hidesUse of the bird hides on the sanctuary perimeter. Guided tours are also free but must be booked. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 07:30–17:30 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Season
- Flamingos are most numerous in winter; summer hide hours (April–September) are 06:00–18:00.
- Best time to visit
- Winter, between 10:00 and 16:00, when the flamingos feed.
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
What to see
- Free bird hides on the edge of a protected wetland
- Flamingos in winter, plus herons, egrets, cormorants and ospreys
- Skyline views across mangroves and mudflats
- Free guided tours on weekdays by prior booking
- Minutes from Dubai Creek Harbour
How to get there
- Metro
- Green Line to Al Jadaf or Creek station, then about five minutes by taxi.
- Taxi
- Ask for the Ras Al Khor bird hides on Ras Al Khor Road.
- Parking
- Free parking on site.
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Staying close by: hotels near Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (29 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- The hides are free and individuals and families do not need to book.
- Hide hours: 07:30–17:30 in winter and 06:00–18:00 from April to September.
- Flamingos usually feed between 10:00 and 16:00.
- Bring binoculars if you have them.
- There is no metro station nearby; take the Green Line to Al Jadaf or Creek and then a short taxi ride.
Accessibility
Accessibility not confirmed.
Questions and answers
Is Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary free?
Yes. The bird hides are free and individuals and families do not need to book.
When can I see flamingos in Dubai?
In winter at Ras Al Khor. They are usually feeding between 10:00 and 16:00.
Which metro station is nearest?
Al Jadaf or Creek on the Green Line; from either, the sanctuary is a short taxi ride.
Are there guided tours?
Yes. Free guided tours run Sunday to Thursday from 07:30 to 14:00 and are booked by email through Dubai Municipality.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dm.gov.ae
- Bird hides, free: visitdubai.com, checked
- Description, bird species, three hides, hide hours by season, flamingo feeding times, guided tours, metro stations, free parking, founding dates, species counts: visitdubai.com
- 2020 reopening notice (07:30–17:30, Sunday–Thursday, closed Friday and Saturday); older than the Visit Dubai hours: dm.gov.ae
- Coordinates (map pin on the Visit Dubai page): visitdubai.com
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