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Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

A former coastal salt marsh has been transformed into a protected refuge for birds and aquatic life. The reserve is particularly famous for its population of pink flamingos, whose numbers fluctuate throughout the year.

The presence of birds and the condition of water bodies depend on the season; the presence of a page does not confirm access on a specific date.

Al Wathba Nature Reserve Wetland
Photo: gordontour · CC BY-SA 4.0. Reduce and compress WebP; cropping when displaying.

What awaits you

  • Protected wetland area
  • Pink flamingos
  • Diversity of native birds

Before your visit

First confirm visitor access and a valid surveillance route with the EAD.

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

Abu Dhabi · Al Wathba, 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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