Dubai may not be well-known for its wildlife, but the city has a variety of rare and exotic animals that can be seen in the wild or in wildlife parks. Here are ten of the rarest animals to see in Dubai:
- Arabian Oryx – This species was once extinct in the wild but has been successfully reintroduced in Dubai’s wildlife reserves.
- Hawksbill Sea Turtle – This critically endangered species can be found in the waters around Dubai, particularly in the protected marine areas.
- Arabian Leopard – This elusive big cat is rarely seen in the wild, but there are efforts to conserve the remaining populations in Dubai.
- Sand Gazelle – This species of gazelle is adapted to living in the desert and can be seen in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
- Green Sea Turtle – This species can be seen in the waters around Dubai, particularly around the artificial islands of The World and Palm Jumeirah.
- Socotra Cormorant – This bird species is found in the Persian Gulf and is known for its distinctive blue eye rings.
- Arabian Tahr – This mountain goat species can be seen in the rocky slopes of the Hajar Mountains, which extend into Dubai.
- Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin – This species of dolphin can be seen in the waters around Dubai, particularly in the Dubai Creek and Dubai Marina.
- Arabian Red Fox – This desert fox species is adapted to living in arid environments and can be seen in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
- Flamingos – This species of bird can be seen in large flocks in the wetlands and lagoons around Dubai, particularly in the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
