Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary

Ras Al Khor or Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a wetland reserve in , renowned for attracting large numbers of migratory birds. It is also home to a large population of crustaceans, small mammals, and fish.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Zabeel Palace and Dubai Canal.

, sometimes referred to as Za'abeel Palace, is the official residence of the ruling Al Maktoum family in , . Situated in the , the palace serves as both the home and administrative headquarters for the… is situated 2½ km northwest of Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Canal
is an artificial water canal unveiled on 2 October 2013 and inaugurated on 9 November 2016. The canal sidewalk comprises one shopping centre, four hotels, 450 restaurants, luxury housing, walkways and cycle paths. is situated 3½ km west of Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Public aquarium
Photo: Ank gsx, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is a public aquarium located in the Dubai Mall. It is the biggest aquarium in and one of the largest in the world. It has the largest glass tank viewing panel at 107 feet wide and 27 feet tall. is situated 4 km west of Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downtown Dubai and Business Bay.

Suburb
Photo: Tim.Reckmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
or The Dubai Downtown is a large-scale, mixed-use complex in , United Arab Emirates. It was developed by the Emaar real estate development company. is situated 4 km west of Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Suburb
Photo: Robert Luxemburg, Public domain.
is a central business district under construction in , . The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek has been dredged and extended, and located immediately south of . is situated 5 km west of Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary

Latitude
25.1905° or 25° 11′ 26″ north
Longitude
55.31676° or 55° 19′ 0″ east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
7HQQ58R8+6P
Geo­Names ID
8469655
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Satellite Map

Discover Khor Dubai Wildlife Sanctuary from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Al Marqadh and Jaddāf.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Malja’ al Ḩayāh al Barrīyah wa Ţuyūr al Mā’ and railway station Al Jaddaf.

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