Wildlife & Reserves · Abu Dhabi
Al Yasat Marine Protected Area
محمية الياسات البحرية
Photo: Al Yasat Marine Protected Area, Qatar & United Arab Emirates · Paul Quast · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
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 0 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 57 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 358 km
- 3 h 59 mfrom Liwa (Empty Quarter gateway) · 366 km
- 4 hfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 370 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.
About & Sources Al Yasat Marine Protected Area
Al Yasat Marine 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: Al Ifzī‘īyah, Jazīrat Ḩāmī Rūḩah and Qaffay Island.
At a glance
- Wildlife & Reserves · Abu Dhabi
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Yasat Marine 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 Yasat Marine Protected Area?
2–4 hours, often at dawn or dusk (guidance for this category).
How high is Al Yasat Marine Protected Area?
About 0 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al Yasat Marine Protected Area?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.3960, 51.8117 — near Al Ifzī‘īyah, Jazīrat Ḩāmī Rūḩah and Qaffay Island.
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