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Ras Al Khor

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Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary (Arabic: رَأْس ٱلْخَوْر, romanized: Raʾs Al-Khawr) is a wetland reserve in Dubai, renowned for attracting large numbers of migratory birds. It is also home to a large population of crustaceans, small mammals, and fish.

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Ras Al Khor
Ala' Adden Street, Dubai Bukadra

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محمية رأس الخور للحياة البرية

Ala' Adden Street
Dubai, Bukadra
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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