The nature reserves are considered treasures deposited by nature in various countries, as they keep the secrets of life inside and keep them away from the destruction of civil and modern life to become witnesses to chapters of environmental development.
In the UAE, there are many picturesque natural reserves that are wonderful tourist destinations for those who love to explore and learn about the nature’s secrets in the region.
Emirates reserves are distinguished by the attention and care they receive, as they are treated as national wealth and a means to preserve the environmental balance and protect some species of creatures from extinction.
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Today, we explore with you the 5 most famous natural reserves in the Emirates
Baniyas Island Reserve
Sir Bani Yas Island Reserve is an island near Abu Dhabi and its nature varies between green spaces and the absence of trees that live among many wild animals. It also has parts overlooking the sea covered with mangroves and other areas filled with trees inhabited by migratory birds such as Houbara and ostriches in addition to various orchids.
Ras Al Khor Reserve
Ras Al Khor Reserve was established in 1998 to include hundreds of species of animals and plants and it is located at the end of Dubai Creek. The beaches of the reserve are covered with mangroves, as well as many mollusks and flamenco birds.
Al Wathba Reserve
Al Wathba Reserve is ideal for bird lovers, as it includes multiple lakes, including salty and fresh, and is home to flamenco, sea birds, and plover, as well as reptiles and hedgehogs, which is located 40 km from Abu Dhabi.
Marwah Island
Marwa Island, in Abu Dhabi, became a nature reserve in 2001. It has a coastal environment with coral reefs, sea turtles, sea birds and dolphins.
There is also a protected water tree or mangrove tree on the island, which is one of the marine reserves in the Emirates, which is a tree from the plant that takes salty sea water as a home and is located on the beaches,
The roots of these trees extend to the sea floor, where fish and birds come close to them to protect from the sun’s rays, and reach a height of 4 meters, as well as leaves without thorns.
Wadi Al-Waria
Wadi Al-Wadiia is a mountainous valley in Fujairah and includes a charming mountain area with a valley and a waterfall in a spectacular scenery. The reserve also includes hundreds of species of animals and reptiles in addition to rare plants and birds.
Marwah Island
Marwah Island
Marwah Island
Al Wathba Reserve
Al Wathba Reserve
Baniyas Island Reserve
Baniyas Island Reserve
Baniyas Island Reserve
Ras Al Khor Reserve
Ras Al Khor Reserve
Ras Al Khor Reserve
Wadi Al-Waria
Wadi Al-Waria
Wadi Al-Waria
