Away from the city’s coastal horizon, the sparkle of tall towers and the dazzling lights of the city, there are treasures that you have not discovered yet hidden behind the golden dunes of the Emirate of Dubai. In the shadows, hundreds of wild animals that inhabit this region live. Dubai has been keen to preserve them and protect them from the risk of extinction or diminution, through many initiatives and programs to protect natural life, as it is a natural heritage and heritage that adds qualitative value to the attractiveness of Dubai.
Embrace nature
Among the most prominent examples of this are the Marmum desert and the rocky mountains of the Hatta region, as they are two natural destinations abundant with many elements that attract lovers of exploration and adventures in the arms of nature, and to provide them with an ideal opportunity to go on their adventures and explore those places, and reflect on their scenic views.
Al-Marmum Desert
As for Al-Marmum Desert, it is the largest sustainable environmental, tourism and recreational project and the first non-walled desert reserve in the UAE, which represents about 10% of the total area of the emirate. There you will find hundreds of herds of Arabian gazelle, oryx, desert deer, foxes and wild cats that are the symbols of Dubai’s wildlife. Not only that, the “Al Marmoum Reserve” project will provide visitors to the region with its services through more than ten platforms for observing wild animals and birds as well as observing the stars and sunset, in addition to the presence of an open theater that hosts cultural, artistic and entertainment shows.
Hatta Mountains
As for adventure lovers looking for an exploratory trip in which nature mixes with heritage, they should head to the Hatta Mountains. Where nature is at its best, adorned with historical landmarks such as the Hatta Fort, which rises quietly not far from the Hatta Dam and its lake with its turquoise waters surrounded by mountains and traces of villages that were there long ago.
It is located just 130 km to the southeast of the center of Dubai, and the exceptional environment is considered an ideal haven for exploratory excursions full of activity and sports and cycling on high places or kayaking, or even wandering between the feet of nature or the town, and doing many activities , And other opportunities to regain vitality, or even just relax and enjoy nature within an hour’s drive from Dubai.
Wildlife
Although these natural sites possess many attractions for fans of adventure and outdoor activities, or even those seeking a peaceful and calm destination to spend refreshing vacations away from the noise of the city, those who visit these sites must preserve the environment and not contaminate it, or expose the species of rare animals Risk of extinction. Therefore, visitors to these areas must be friendly to the environment while enjoying their various activities, in order to contribute to reducing the negative impacts on our natural environment.
Dubai sustainable tourism
With regard to wildlife conservation, the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative has expanded its pioneering supportive role in this field to include tourism sector partners and support their important role in preserving and preserving the environment of natural areas in order to sustain its vegetation and wild community, among them (Emirates Nature Association) which is considered An essential partner for the tourism sector in terms of protecting the natural environment in tourist destinations, which is a pioneering non-profit organization concerned with preserving the natural heritage of the UAE, protecting it from the effects of climate change and reducing the threats to wildlife, both marine and offshore On the ground.
In order to achieve this primary and important goal, the association’s experts joined forces with their counterparts in the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Initiative to develop quick and easy-to-apply tips to help visitors to natural areas to deal rationally with its elements, including the following tips:
Not to tamper with the elements of the natural environment and wildlife.
– When entering the areas inhabited by wild animals, do not try to feed them or provoke them, and most importantly not to take them away from their environment.
– Keep calm and not to make noise that terrifies wild creatures, such as speaking loudly or playing loud music.
Avoid driving the car outside the designated tracks, as this endangers the vegetation cover and may take years to restore the plants to their lives again.
– Be careful while roaming, so as not to destroy the burrows or hideouts of small wild animals such as reptiles, small mammals or insects.
Always choose environmentally friendly materials when you visit these reserves, reduce the consumption of single-use plastics in these areas, and use replantable water bottles instead.
Keep your shoes clean. Seeds, insect eggs, and other living things can get stuck in your shoes as you wander around. It is possible that these plants and organisms will be taken to other places unintentionally, so they multiply in that environment and become unwanted.
Keep the environment clean by not throwing trash, and always carry bags of rubbish with you or a container where you can place trash of any kind.
– If you cannot find a container for rubbish in the area where you are, place your trash in a “bag” or a bag designated for that or in your backpack until you find the container.
Always keep the garbage containers closed after disposing of your trash, so that the animals do not jump into them.
Educate yourself by reading about the dangers to wildlife, and work to reduce your carbon footprint to conserve vegetation and wildlife on land and at sea.
Al Marmoum – an ideal destination for nature lovers
Al Marmum Desert Reserve
Al Marmoum Nature Reserve
Deer in the Marmum Reserve
Hatta Mountains
Experience kayak in Hatta
