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Sir Bani Yas, United Arab Emirates
Sir Bani Yas is an island southwest of Abu Dhabi, and the largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates. In 1977, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan established a wildlife reserve on the island, which has now become home to thousands of free-roaming animals such as ostriches, cheetahs, giraffes, sea turtles, gazelle, and the endangered Arabian oryx. Also a bird sanctuary, over one-hundred species of wild birds can be found on the island. When not spotting animals, visitors can indulge in numerous outdoor adventures like kayaking, mountain biking, dune sailing and more.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Sir Bani Yas, UAE -
Time Zone
GMT +4 -
Language
Arabic -
Currency & Shopping
AED Dirham -
Famous For
Sir Bani Yas Island is a famous bird sanctuary and game reserve. The large Arabian Wildlife Park provides an environment for animals like cheetahs, giraffes, flamingos and the near extinct Arabian Oryx to roam freely. -
Important
Sustainability and a respect for the environment should always be in the forefront of any visitor’s mind. -
Fun Fact #1
The island was founded by His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose previous guest house is now a public hotel. -
Fun Fact #2
The Island is the peak of a salt dome created millions of years ago by natural geological forces. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Most dining takes place at the three, on-site hotels. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
The Nestorian Christian monastery (now an archeological site) was built on the island in 600 AD, but was abandoned 150 years later when Islam was introduced.