Lots of birds, lots of photo opportunities, and great to be in amongst greenery.

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Please choose a different date.Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. Courtesy Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.Natalia Wrzask and Rolando Rodriguez-Leal, from Mexico, was ranked second with The Rub' Al Khali Oculus.

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Since animals were first brought to Sir Bani Yas off the coast of Abu Dhabi more than four decades … At the start they also had a telescope to see the flamingos a littleSo much trash everywhere... really disappointing to walk around in the desert area. A lichen-covered twisting structure for the Al Wathba Reserve and desert eco-lodges built of sand impressed Italian and Czech architecture teams have won a competition to design a visitor centre at a wetland reserve and eco-lodges at an oryx reserve in Abu Dhabi.A team from the Czech Republic ranked first in a competition to design the Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Centre in Al Wathba Wetlands Reserve.The competition is the second by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, following the one conducted for the Flamingo Observation Tower.Designs were required to blend into the landscape and winning entries will be considered for construction.The original approach to sustainability and building life cycle is remarkableThe reserve is known for its large population of the greater flamingo species, with as many as 4,000 living there during autumn and spring.The wetlands are home to more than 250 species of birds, 37 plant species and a wide range of aquatic life. Please choose a different date.Search Google Maps for "Al Wathba Wetland reserve MAIN ENTRANCE" and you will find the way. Bring water and binoculars. #1 of 30 Nature & Parks in Abu Dhabi. Al Ain Zoo is the only nature reserve in the Middle East that has been established to preserve the natural habitats of so many animals and is currently home to approximately 400 threatened species, including the Houbara, the Arabian sand cat and the Arabian oryx. Saadiyat Beach Club. A lovely way to enjoy the natural UAE. It is a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city centre. The 3 km track was a nice walk with a few stops along the way. The Zoo also relies on the local plant diversity found around the site that provides a model for the natural wildlife of Al Ain and the United Arab … "If like me you prefer the … Last Update on: 14/08/2020 @ 19:00PM Located 170 kilometres from the city, it hosts regular safaris where you can see more than 13,000 animals. Finalists were selected from more than 350 entries. Source Often confused with the commercial Yas Island; Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is a wildlife nature reserve in Abu Dhabi. This two-part adventure takes you to the UAE’s capital city for the day. Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, the first area to be designated, is home to over 4,000 flamingos and 260 other birds, 320 invertebrates, 35 plant species, 16 reptiles and 10 mammals. “Physically, the gradual transition from the exterior to the interior world through a series of thresholds, and the grand roof canopy of the common hub large enough to form its own micro-climate, are low-tech but powerful architectural gestures that respond to local environmental constraints.”Sustainability, energy efficiency and respect for fragile environments were critical criteria for judges in both competitions. The 5,900 square kilometres desert reserve is home to the largest population of Arabian Oryx in the world.Architects Giuseppe Ricupero, Egidio Cutillo, Stefania Schiro and Enrico Capanni won for their entry 'Heritage Machine', which evokes desert ruins eroded by wind and battered by sand.Each unit provides accommodation for two people with sweeping views of the desert landscape and the chance to observe the Arabian Oryx species.The agency is considering creating about 25 eco-lodges to encourage visitors to see the majestic creatures in their natural habitat.Each pod can be built on site using technology to minimise the use of heavy equipment that can damage the landscape.The thick walls of the pod would be made with local sand that can disintegrate slowly over time.The rest of it can be dismantled and moved to other locations, leaving no permanent trace of the building in the area.The Italians' entry impressed judges with its natural cooling system and “ephemeral” design that dissolves back into nature.“The ideas of physical memory, and an original approach to sustainability and building life cycle is remarkable,” said the judges’ statement. Abu Dhabi Mangrove and Coastal Wetland Reserve; Ain al Faydah National Park; Al Awir Nature Reserve; Al Khawanij Nature Reserve; Al Maha Nature Reserve

Copyright © 2020 Al Ain Zoo. Take the E22 Abu Dhabi-Al Ain road and connect with the E30 Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Truck Road, then follow signs for the reserve. Courtesy Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, EADLaurent Herbiet and Giordana Rojas, from Mexico, was ranked third with a project called The Dune. Located on the edge of Baniyas, this natural reserve is situated in an …