Nature and Wildlife Walks in Abu Dhabi

In the 21st century, the Middle East is known well for its abundant and thriving oil industry, which has contributed to the development of the region in the last fifty years. One country that has benefited greatly from this discovery is the United Arab Emirates. Located in the Middle Eastern region, the United Arab Emirates is composed of seven Emirates, namely, Umm al-Quwain, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Ajman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Given the present perception of the Middle East, many would be surprised to know that the emirate of Abu Dhabi was a haven for wildlife prior to its rapid development due to the discovery of oil in the mid-twentieth century. This natural heritage is evident in the name Abu Dhabi as well, which literally means ‘Father of the Gazelle’, as well as Sir Bani Yas Island which is a reputed wildlife reserve in the United Arab Emirates.

Hotels in Sir Bani Yas Island are scarce with given the status of the island as a bird sanctuary in addition to a wildlife reserve. Therefore, for tourists who wish to reside on the island itself, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi can be recommended.

The emphasis placed on preserving and conserving wildlife in the emirate extends to initiatives outside the United Arab Emirates as well and the emirate has, on multiple occasions, organised events to raise awareness or protest against certain global initiatives in the form of wildlife walks. One such wildlife walk took place in March 2014 at the Abu Dhabi Wildlife Centre to raise awareness about Canned Hunting, a practice predominantly in South Africa where lions are bred for the industry and hunters are given the opportunity to shoot them in closed enclosures, and to protest the practice.

Abu Dhabi places great importance on such initiatives and encourages tourists to visit their wildlife reserves in the least disruptive manner possible as well.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.

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Nature and Wildlife Walks

Abu Dhabi – the emirate of gleaming skyscrapers and fast-paced development that has seen this destination skyrocket to a prime business and tourist hotspot. However, when the concrete jungle gets too overwhelming, Abu Dhabi offers a fascinating natural reserve for some well-deserved time out in nature. Take advantage of a fine selection of resorts Abu Dhabi features such as the Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villas which offers all guests premium accommodation that is a masterful blend of tradition and contemporary amenities as seen at all their quality Abu Dhabi villas. The resort is set within Sir Bani Yas Island nature reserve in the southwest region of the emirate. It is the largest natural island housing the biggest wildlife reserve in the region, and boasts a bird sanctuary in addition to some fascinating local flora and fauna, which includes Res Deer, Sand Gazelles, Beisa Oryx, Axis Deer, Urial Sheep and a multitude of others as they congregate around the island. Discover this remarkable region via a nature walk that will bring you face-to-face with the wildlife and also unveil an exotic world of geological rock formations and archeological remains. The walks will also take you to some of the archaeologically significant sites that are millennia old, which underscores the island’s importance as a historical haven. When you start trekking across this enthralling landscape, ensure that you invest in a well-informed and trustworthy guide qualified to enlighten you on all the salient features of this unique natural wonder. So grab your hiking boots and sunscreen, bring plenty of water and prepare to be transported first hand into the Arabian Wild!

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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