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Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve

The unfenced protected area combines desert landscapes and lakes. Here you can observe local and migratory birds and get acquainted with the nature of the emirate far from high-rise areas.

Lake of Love in Al Marmum Nature Reserve
Lake of Love in the Al-Marmum Nature Reserve. Photo: Japashalin · CC BY-SA 4.0. Reduce and compress WebP; cropping when displaying.

What awaits you

  • Desert nature
  • Lakes
  • Bird watching

Before your visit

Stay on permitted routes and do not feed wild animals.

Check opening hours, entry rules and availability of desired areas on the selected date. To travel with a child, check the age, height and accompanying restrictions.

Where is

Dubai · Al Marmoom, UAE.

Search by name on the map and check the exact entrance before your trip.

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Source of information

Official page of the object
Retrieved: October 13, 2026.

Information may change. How we check places and conditions.

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