Place to visit
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, United Arab Emirates: what it is and when to go
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is a protected area (محمية الوثبة للأراضي الرطبة) in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- محمية الوثبة للأراضي الرطبة
- Where
- United Arab Emirates · الظفرة
- You can go
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- AUH Abu Dhabi, 21 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 24.25598, 54.60249
What it is and where
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is a protected area (محمية الوثبة للأراضي الرطبة) in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi).
It is in Abu Dhabi, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 34 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 24.25598, 54.60249; the nearest main airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH, Abu Dhabi), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Arab Emirates (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United Arab Emirates. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Al Wathba Wetland Reserve: October to April.
- JanPossible10:39
- FebPossible11:11
- MarPossible11:50
- AprPossible12:34
- MayBetter not13:11
- JunBetter not13:30
- JulBetter not13:22
- AugBetter not12:51
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctPossible11:25
- NovPossible10:48
- DecPossible10:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | — | October to April |
| Wildlife | — | October to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Al Wathba Wetland Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Arab Emirates in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Arab Emirates
To enter United Arab Emirates there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Arab Emirates checklist. Currency: UAE dirham (AED), pegged to the dollar; plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter: the British three-pin); emergencies: 999 police · 998 ambulance · 997 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The National Aquarium Abu DhabiAquarium in Abu Dhabi, UAE20 km
- Sheikh Zayed Grand MosqueGrand mosque in Abu Dhabi22 km
- Sheikh Zayed BridgeBridge22 km
- Ferrari WorldTheme park in Abu Dhabi25 km
- SeaWorld Abu DhabiWith kids26 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Arab Emirates guide.
More in United Arab Emirates: Nature
- Jebel Hafeet: mountain in Oman and UAE
- Jebel Faya: hill and archaeological site in the UAE
- Dubai Miracle Garden: flower garden in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Ras Al Khor: wetland reserve in United Arab Emirates
- Mushrif Park
- Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve: nature conservation reserve in the United Arab Emirates
Every United Arab Emirates place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Al Wathba Wetland Reserve?
It is a protected area (محمية الوثبة للأراضي الرطبة in the local language) in United Arab Emirates.
When is the best time to visit Al Wathba Wetland Reserve?
October to April. In June there are 13 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 30.
How do you get to Al Wathba Wetland Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Arab Emirates is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Arab Emirates map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bridge. The rest is in the United Arab Emirates guide.
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