Nature Reserve
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary, which covers an area of 6.2 sq km was established in 1985 and officially protected in 1998. It is located at the end of Dubai Creek and preserves the natural ecosystem of the region. During winter the sanctuary supports more than 20,000 waterbirds of 67 species (including nearly 2000 greater flamingos) and acts as a critical staging ground for the wintering birds of the East African-West Asian Flyway. The site hosts more than 500 species of flora and fauna and is one of the best-managed arid zone wetlands in the region. Located within Dubai city, it is an important tourist spot and is a must see place for those interested in nature. In October 2007 UNESCO, the Ramsar Convention’s legal depositary, announced that the United Arab Emirates is a declared Ramsar partner.
For more information: http://www.wildlife.ae
Highlights
Sharjah sees 11% more tourists in H1
The UAE emirate of Sharja recorded an 11% increase in the number of tourist arrivals in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2009, according to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). The majority of tourists (45%) entering Sharjah during the first half were from Europe, while 25% were from the GCC, 14% were from Asian countries, 11% were from other Arab countries, and the remaining 5% came from the Commonwealth, the US, Africa and the Pacific Region. The authority also said the emirate's 107 hotel establishments (41 hotels and 66 hotel apartments) reported a 70% hotel occupancy rate during the period.
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