Dubai Desert Conservation
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
About Dubai Desert Conservation
The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve covers about 225 km2, roughly 5% of Dubai's land, and has the largest free-roaming Arabian oryx herd in the UAE[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
The reserve is home to Arabian oryx, reintroduced through conservation programmes, as well as Arabian gazelles, sand gazelles, and various birds, reptiles and insects[1].
Flora Ecosystems
The reserve is a desert of sand dunes, where plant cover is sparse and adapted to extreme aridity.
Geology
The landscape is one of sand dunes[1] on the edge of Dubai's interior desert.
Climate And Weather
The climate is hot and arid, with very hot summers, mild winters and little rain.
Human History
The interior desert of Dubai was traditionally used by Bedouin herders.
Park History
The reserve was created by Emiri decree on 9 January 2002[1].
Major Trails And Attractions
The reserve is home to the Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, and desert activities are popular with visitors[1].
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The reserve lies about 50 km from Dubai city.
Conservation And Sustainability
Conservation programmes reintroduced the Arabian oryx to the reserve, which has the largest free-roaming herd in the UAE[1].
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