Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary: Entry Fee, Hours and Contact
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a Dubai Municipality protected area on Ras Al Khor Road between Al Garhoud and Al Awir, with bird hides overlooking the lagoon. Dubai Municipality publishes no admission fee for the sanctuary — it neither lists a price nor states that entry is free — so treat the cost as unconfirmed and ask when you register on arrival.
Flamingo and wader numbers peak in winter, when Dubai Municipality reports the sanctuary can hold up to 25,000 birds of 201 different species. The Municipality does not publish opening or closing times for the hides on its official pages; its only wording on timing is that "Families and individuals can walk-in any time during the opening hours," without saying what those hours are or which days they cover. The Mangrove Hide was listed as temporarily closed as of the last check.
| Also known as | Ras Al Khor Dubai, Ras Al Khor |
|---|---|
| Address | Ras Al Khor Road, Dubai, UAE |
| Phone | +971 4 221 5555 |
| nrs@dm.gov.ae | |
| Official website | dm.gov.ae/dubai-protected-areas/wildlife |
| Opening hours | Dubai Municipality publishes no opening and closing times for the bird hides anywhere on its Protected Areas pages, and does not state which days they open. The only official wording on timing is "Families and individuals can walk-in any time during the opening hours" — the hours themselves are never given. Email nrs@dm.gov.ae or call +971 4 221 5555 to confirm before travelling. As of the sources checked, the Mangrove Hide was listed as temporarily closed; the other hides were not listed as closed. |
| Entry fee | Not published — Dubai Municipality lists no admission price for the sanctuary and does not state that entry is free |
| Bird numbers | Dubai Municipality: "In winter, the number of birds may reach up to 25,000 of 201 different species" |
| Operator | Dubai Municipality, Environment and Protected Areas |
| Visitor registration | Walk-in registration for individuals, families and photographers; an Emirates ID may be requested by the security officer on site |
| Groups | Schools, universities and tour companies must pre-book through Dubai Municipality's online portal at hub.dm.gov.ae |
| Media/research access | Requires a No Objection Certificate applied for through the same online portal |
| Best season for flamingos | Winter, when Dubai Municipality reports bird numbers can reach up to 25,000 of over 200 species |
| Toll-free number | 800900 |
| Visits email | nrs@dm.gov.ae |
When to go
Dubai Municipality publishes no opening and closing times for the bird hides anywhere on its Protected Areas pages, and does not state which days they open. The only official wording on timing is "Families and individuals can walk-in any time during the opening hours" — the hours themselves are never given. Email nrs@dm.gov.ae or call +971 4 221 5555 to confirm before travelling. As of the sources checked, the Mangrove Hide was listed as temporarily closed; the other hides were not listed as closed.
Because the operator does not publish a fixed schedule, confirm the day you plan to visit before you travel — the contact details are in the table above.
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How to contact Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Phone: +971 4 221 5555. Email: nrs@dm.gov.ae. Website: dm.gov.ae/dubai-protected-areas/wildlife. Address: Ras Al Khor Road, Dubai, UAE.
If any of these details have changed, tell us and we will re-check them against the venue’s own sources and update the verification date on this page.
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary — frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
Dubai Municipality does not publish an admission fee for the sanctuary, and it does not state anywhere on its Protected Areas pages that entry is free. Its visitor guidance describes walk-in registration for individuals and families without mentioning any payment, but that is not a stated fee waiver. Ask when you register on arrival, or email nrs@dm.gov.ae in advance if the cost matters to your plans.
What are the opening hours of the bird hides?
Dubai Municipality does not publish them. Its only wording on timing is that "Families and individuals can walk-in any time during the opening hours" — the hours themselves, and the days the hides open, are never given on its official Protected Areas pages. Contact the Natural Reserves section at nrs@dm.gov.ae or call +971 4 221 5555 to confirm before visiting.
What is the contact number for Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
Dubai Municipality's main line is +971 4 221 5555, with a toll-free number at 800900. For visit-specific enquiries, email nrs@dm.gov.ae.
When is the best time to see flamingos at Ras Al Khor?
Winter is the peak season. Dubai Municipality reports that bird numbers, including flamingos, can reach up to 25,000 individuals across more than 200 species during the winter months.
Do I need to book in advance to visit?
Individuals, families and photographers can use walk-in registration and may be asked to present an Emirates ID. Schools, universities and tour companies must pre-book through Dubai Municipality's online portal at hub.dm.gov.ae, and media companies need a No Objection Certificate.
Are all the bird hides open?
Not always. As of the official sources checked, the Mangrove Hide was listed as temporarily closed. Check Dubai Municipality's Protected Areas pages or call ahead before visiting if seeing a specific hide matters to you.
What are Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary's working hours?
The operator publishes no hours that apply right now. The Mangrove Hide is listed as temporarily closed; the other hides are not. No reopening date published. We publish the operator’s own words rather than a time that would be wrong on the day you arrive.
Is Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary open today?
Not as normal. The Mangrove Hide is listed as temporarily closed; the other hides are not. No reopening date published. That is the operator’s own published position on the verification date at the foot of this page. Confirm directly before you travel.
Is Ras Al Khor Dubai the same as Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary?
Yes. Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is also written as Ras Al Khor Dubai and Ras Al Khor. They all refer to the same venue described on this page.
When were these Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary details last checked?
Every opening time, price and contact detail on this page was checked against Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary’s own published sources on 3 September 2026. The sources used are listed at the foot of the page, and where the venue publishes nothing we say so rather than filling the gap. If something here is out of date, tell us — we re-check it against the venue’s own source and record the change in our corrections log.
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