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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ras Al Khor, Dubai
Photo of Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and the surrounding area. Confirm hours on the official website.
About Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Flamingo wetland hides on the creek; binoculars, quiet, no picnics on the mudflats.
Visiting Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a park in Ras Al Khor, Dubai. Municipal lawns, UNESCO oases and seasonal flower parks do not share one ticket. Posted hours start from: Often 08:00–22:00; reserves and seasonal parks vary. Municipal ticket, reserve fee, or free. Confirm the gate.
How to get there
In Dubai tap a Nol Silver card on Metro, tram and RTA buses. Gold is a Metro carriage, not a different bus. Pair routes with the official S’hail app before you leave the hotel. Downtown Dubai parks pair with the Red Line plus a short taxi. Al Ain, Hatta, RAK and Fujairah parks are road trips. Bring water in summer; midday grass is not shade.
Rules on the ground
Dogs, bikes, barbecues and football follow the gate signs. Miracle Garden-style parks are seasonal. Ladies’ hours exist in some DM parks.
Confirm hours, tickets and visitor rules on the Visit Dubai (official tourism) before you go.
Hours, tickets and the official site
Confirm opening times and prices on the destination’s own page before you go — they change.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary charge an entry fee?
Municipal ticket, reserve fee, or free. Confirm the gate. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is in Ras Al Khor, Dubai. Municipal lawns, seasonal flower parks and designed civic parks do not share one ticket. Confirm on Visit Dubai (official tourism).
When is Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary open?
Often 08:00–22:00; reserves and seasonal parks vary. Summer midday on open grass is harsh; winter evenings are the local peak. Check the operator the same day.
How do I get to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is in Ras Al Khor (Ras Al Khor, Dubai). Use the transport box on this page for the nearest Dubai Metro or RTA bus, then check the live time in S’hail. Nol only — Dubai buses do not take cash. Do not walk a long last mile in summer heat.
Can I barbecue, cycle or bring a dog to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
Flamingo wetland hides on the creek; binoculars, quiet, no picnics on the mudflats. Dogs, bikes, barbecues and football follow the gate signs — they are not automatic. Ladies’ hours exist in some Dubai Municipality parks. Read the board at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.