Between the desert and the city, this amazing spot is revealed before the astonished eyes of visitors. The Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wetland area where thousands of migratory birds gather every year. The landscape is made up of marshes and mangroves, lagoons and salt pans, with the skyscrapers of the bustling city looming in the distance. It's a stunning backdrop that leaves you breathless when the pink flamingos come into view.
This piece of nature close to the city also attracts grey herons, black-winged stilts, reef herons and egrets. A total of 180 bird species have been recorded in the refuge. To observe them, binoculars are available in a hut that allows you to get a bit of height and spot the three zones where the animals live.