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Wasit Nature Reserve

Sharjah  >  United Arab Emirates

One of the UAE’s top wetland birding sites, protecting 86 hectares of mudflats, salt lagoons, ponds, and a large lake.

Ajouté* par Wesley Smith
Dernière actualisation 13 janvier 2026

Description

Wasit Nature Reserve is a complex of natural inland lake and wetland habitats with a total area of 86 hectares. It is a unique lake which represents a part of the remaining endangered coastal habitats. The site supports a rich diversity of wetland species. Its mudflats, lakes, dunes, reed beds and woody thickets support a range of plants, and more than 170 bird species have been recorded including many migratory birds on their way to or from Africa, Asia, and Europe. There are several bird hides around the lake. The reserve also hosts various small mammals, reptiles and insects. Many visitors particularly come here to spot the endangered Arabian oryx, the national animal of the UAE.

Détails

Accès

Wasit Nature Reserve is the only reserve within the boundaries of Sharjah city. It’s situated in the Ramtha area in the northeast of the city. Press P on the map for directions. Opening hours: Sunday–Thursday: 09:00–18:30, Saturday: 11:00–18:30, Friday: 14:30–18:30. Closed on Tuesdays. The reserve has a glass‑walled visitor centre overlooking the wetlands and several bird hides. Entrance fee AED 15 per person (2025). The walk around the lake is about 6 km.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide

Conditions

Plat , Paysage ouvert

Boucle

Oui

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Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration printanière , Migration automnale

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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