Free entry
Al Marmoom Desert Reserve
The UAE's largest desert reserve — 10% of Dubai's territory.
- Address
- Al Marmoom, Dubai
- Time to allow
- 240 min
What's special
- ★10% of Dubai's land
- ★Al Qudra Lakes — flamingos
- ★15 km cycling loop
- ★Stargazing dark-sky zone
The country's first desert conservation area (10% of Dubai's land, 25 km from the city). 200+ bird species, flamingos on the Al Qudra Lakes, Arabian oryx, gazelle. Trails: the 15 km Al Qudra cycling loop, horse and running trails, the Camel Racetrack and an official stargazing dark-sky spot. Free entry 24/7.
Tips
Free. The Trek Bike Park is open 24/7. Stargazing peaks at new moon, November–March. Bring water, hat, sunscreen. Stay on tarmac without a 4×4. Camel Racetrack runs on Fridays for families.
Opening hours
- Mon
- 00:00-23:59
- Tue
- 00:00-23:59
- Wed
- 00:00-23:59
