Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve

Q: How can I travel to the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?

The easiest way to travel to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is by car. Else, visitors can take a bus , like line 104 – which has a stop at Seh As Shuyeb – and hop on a short taxi ride to the desert lakes, for example, from here. An exciting and memorable way to enjoy the reserve is via the immersive Al Marmoom Bedouin Experience which features Bedouin-style camel caravans, falconry, local cuisine and historical stories about the past way of life.

Q: Is it free to enter the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?

Yes, it is free to enter and explore Al Marmoom, the largest unfenced nature reserve in the UAE. Visitors can enjoy over 40 hectares of shrub land and fertile area including the popular Al Qudra Lakes , as well as spot native wildlife while here.

Q: What can you do at the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?

There's a lot to do at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Visitors can explore 40 hectares of native flora and fauna or enjoy a picnic at Al Qudra Lakes and Love Lake Dubai . The Al Qudra Cycling Track is a great option for a ride past dunes, while others can sign up for an immersive Bedouin-style desert camping experience .

Q: Which lake is situated in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve area?

The popular Al Qudra Lakes are situated in the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve area. Around this series of lakes, it is likely that you'll see wildlife in its natural habitat , from desert foxes to the oryx, or one of 170 bird species living here.

Q: Who manages the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?

Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is managed by the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Established in 2016, the government branch serves an expansion of the Ministry of Environment and Water, with the mandate to better protect the country's unique environmental systems.

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