Parks & Beaches · Our pick in Dubai
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Flamingo Hide
About Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is at the inland end of Dubai Creek. Dubai Municipality lists the Flamingo Hide and the Lagoon Hide (the Mangrove Hide is temporarily closed), with up to 15 people at a time. It opens 7:30am–5:30pm from October to March and 6am–6pm from April to September. Bring binoculars and keep quiet.
Why it's on our list
- Flamingos all year
- Bring binoculars
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- CreekGreen Line3.2 km40 min walk
- Al JadafGreen Line3.7 km
- Dubai Healthcare CityGreen Line4.2 km
Key sights
- The Dubai Mall4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Dubai Fountain5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Burj Khalifa5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Dubai International (DXB)6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Abra across the Creek8.6 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Kite Beach12 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Madinat Jumeirah16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Dubai Marina Walk22 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Atlantis The Palm22 kmCar or taxi 49 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station25 kmCar or taxi 56 min