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Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Book a tour
The world’s first and largest hospital for falcons, near the airport; visitors join a booked tour.
Our take
- Guided tours
- Book ahead
- Address
- Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi
- Website
- falconhospital.com
About Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital opened in 1999 as the first and largest hospital in the world for falcons, the national bird; about 6,000 birds pass through each year (Visit Abu Dhabi). Visitors come on guided tours, booked ahead on its own site (+971 2 575 5155).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Zayed International Airport7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Ferrari World12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
- The Grand Mosque23 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- The Galleria33 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi33 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- Qasr Al Hosn36 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- The Corniche37 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Qasr Al Watan40 kmCar or taxi 74 min
Location
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