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Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon) — Flamingos Ras Al Khor Dubai.jpg

Viewpoints · Dubai

Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)

Photo: Flamingos Ras Al Khor Dubai.jpg · Missnarjesss · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)

Before you go

9 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 30–60 minutes Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy on arrival — the road to it can be the hard part Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes — edges are rarely fenced Source: editor · category default
  • Opening hours 2025-01-01-2026-12-31 off Source: osm · OSM opening_hours syntax
  • Facilities Toilets 171 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
  • 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. A wind layer. It is cooler and much windier at the edge. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 3 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Summer here is humid as well as hot, and the humidity is what catches visitors out: shade, water and an indoor plan for the middle of the day matter more than the temperature reading suggests.
  • Flying a drone needs a permit, and there are large no-fly areas around airports, ports and government buildings. Do not assume a camera drone is allowed anywhere.
  • Do not photograph people without asking, and do not photograph military, port or government sites at all.
  • During Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public in daylight is not done, and opening hours shift; check before you plan a day around a site.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 16 mfrom Dubai International Airport (DXB) · 16 km
  • 25 mfrom Sharjah · 24 km
  • 35 mfrom Ajman · 41 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–March
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ComfortableToo hot

Winter air is clearest; spring and early summer bring dust that can flatten a view for days.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)

Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon) is a viewpoint in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Practical notes from open data: recorded opening hours are 2025-01-01-2026-12-31 off; treat these as a starting point and confirm locally. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai Design District and Mercedes-Benz Off-Road Experience Center.

At a glance

  • Viewpoints · Dubai
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon) — Flamingos Ras Al Khor Dubai.jpg
Missnarjesss · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon) — Flamingos and the city.jpg
Kate Bazhenova83 · CC0 1.0 (licence)
Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon) — Flamingo and city.jpg
Kate Bazhenova83 · CC0 1.0 (licence)
Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon) — Flamingo weekdays.jpg
Kate Bazhenova83 · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours at Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)?

2025-01-01-2026-12-31 off (source: osm). Hours change around Ramadan and public holidays.

When is the best time to visit Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)?

Typically November–March for viewpoints. Winter air is clearest; spring and early summer bring dust that can flatten a view for days.

How long do I need at Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)?

30–60 minutes (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)?

Toilets 171 m (source: osm).

How high is Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)?

About 3 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Wildlife Sanctuary (Flamingo Lagoon)?

In Dubai (AE-DU), United Arab Emirates, at 25.1927, 55.3123 — near Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai Design District and Mercedes-Benz Off-Road Experience Center.

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