Parks · Our pick in Abu Dhabi
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve
Flamingos
The emirate’s first protected area: up to 4,000 greater flamingos in autumn and spring.
Our take
- Greater flamingos
- Autumn and spring
- Address
- Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
- Website
- ead.gov.ae
About Al Wathba Wetland Reserve
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, about 30 minutes’ drive from the city, was the first area in Abu Dhabi protected by law. Up to 4,000 greater flamingos gather here in autumn and spring, among more than 250 bird species; check visiting days and register with the Environment Agency before you go (Visit Abu Dhabi; +971 2 693 4444).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al Wathba Wetland Reserve before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Al Wathba Wetland Reserve 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 Airport21 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- The Grand Mosque22 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Ferrari World25 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- The Galleria35 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Qasr Al Hosn36 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- The Corniche36 kmCar or taxi 68 min
- Qasr Al Watan37 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi37 kmCar or taxi 70 min
Location
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