Al Wadi Desert
صحراء الوادي
A desert reserve among red dunes, offering falconry shows, camel rides, desert camp dinners, and sightings of Arabian oryx.
Al Wadi Desert lies south of Ras Al Khaimah. Within its roughly 500-hectare reserve live Arabian oryx and gazelles. The Ritz-Carlton Desert Resort offers guests falconry shows, horseback riding, camel treks and guided nature walks. Outside the reserve, several desert camps offer dune bashing, sandboarding and barbecue dinners. Non-guests can join desert tours run by travel agencies. Summer daytime temperatures can reach 45°C, so avoid midday.
Opening hours
Events mostly held at sunrise and sunset
Nearby sights
- Al Jazirah Al Hamra
- Al Marjan Island
- Khatt Hot Springs
- Al Falayah Fort
- National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah
- Al Qawasim Corniche
- Shimal Archaeological Site & Sheba's Palace
- Suwaidi Pearls