Wildlife & Reserves · Abu Dhabi
Al Beda'a Protected Area
محمية البدعة الطبيعية
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Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — patience matters more than fitness Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes, if children can stay quiet and still Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Neutral colours, sun cover, shoes that do not crunch. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 127 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Reserves keep fixed hours and several require booking ahead. Stay in the vehicle or on the marked route where the rules say so.
- Do not feed or approach animals, on a reserve or off it; a fed animal ends up on the road.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 3 h 16 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 177 km
- 2 h 39 mfrom Liwa (Empty Quarter gateway) · 131 km
- 3 h 19 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 188 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al Beda'a Protected Area
Al Beda'a Protected Area is a nature reserve in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Tropic of Cancer, Al thafra Castle and Al Delfaowyah Protected Area.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Abu Dhabi
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Beda'a Protected Area?
Typically October–April for wildlife & reserves. Autumn and spring are the passage seasons for migrating birds; managed reserves keep fixed hours and several need booking.
How long do I need at Al Beda'a Protected Area?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Beda'a Protected Area?
About 127 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Beda'a Protected Area?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 23.5058, 54.1611 — near Tropic of Cancer, Al thafra Castle and Al Delfaowyah Protected Area.
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