Wildlife & Reserves · Dubai
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
محمية المرموم الصحراوية
Photo: Desierto de dubai-2011 (4).JPG · Alberto-g-rovi · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 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
- Opening hours Open 24 hours, every day Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
- 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 105 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · 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?
- 1 h 13 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 73 km
- 1 h 21 mfrom Sharjah · 83 km
- 1 h 26 mfrom Ajman · 92 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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ComfortableToo hot
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.
nature conservation reserve in the United Arab Emirates
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q56064339
About & Sources Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is a nature reserve in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "nature conservation reserve in the United Arab Emirates". Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are 24/7; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Sustainability & Innovation Centre, Al Qudra Lake and Al Qudra Lakes.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Dubai
- nature conservation reserve in the United Arab Emirates
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?
Open 24 hours, every day (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.
When is the best time to visit Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?
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 Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?
About 105 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?
In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 24.7841, 55.3542 — near Sustainability & Innovation Centre, Al Qudra Lake and Al Qudra Lakes.
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