Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve Tour
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About the Tour
About the Tour
Immerse yourself in the incredible natural sights that form Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba Fossil Dune Park with this walking tour from the Visitor’s Centre to the amphitheatre.
You’ll explore this unique park on foot, the same way the area has been explored by people for thousands of years. Along the way, you’ll learn about the scenic landscapes of the city and how eco-tourism is helping to preserve the area’s rich history. You’ll hear about the different landscapes that make up the park too. As you stroll through the area, containing 1,700 fossil dunes dating back thousands of years, you’ll hear about how the park came to be and the ecological treasures hidden in its dunes.
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Discover just how fragile the desert ecosystem is
- Learn how fossil dunes are formed
- Spot the tracks of snakes, rodents, scorpions and other desert creatures
- Hear about ghafs, the national tree of the UAE
- Find out about other activities in Al Wathba, from camping under the stars to camel racing
Get inspired by the vast and great unknown on this 30-minute tour or linger longer, enjoying the numerous areas where you can soak up the breathtaking vistas.
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Desert City by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
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History of the Fossil Dune
Wondering what a fossil dune is, exactly? The fossil dunes are outcrops of lightly cemented, cross-bedded dune sands formed by deposits of calcium carbonate and other salts from groundwater.
The fossil dunes were formed by wind force and sediment supply... Read More
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Major Landmarks
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Fossil Dunes Abu Dhabi
Getting There
Getting There
Route Overview
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Total distance1km
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Distance back to start location802.62m
Directions to Starting Point
Al Wathba Fossil Dunes, 5HMF+5WJ - Lane 2006 - Al Wathbah - Al-Wathba South - Abu Dhabi
Head to the Al Wathba area via Mussafah Street, a 35-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city, and then turn right on Track Road to reach the site entrance. There are two car parks available, the first near the visitor centre and the second near the fossil dunes. Head to the Al Wathba area via Mussafah Street, a 35-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city, and then turn right on Track Road to reach the site entrance. There are two car parks available, the first near the visitor centre and the second near the fossil dunes.
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Places to stop along the way
Visitors Centre, Amphitheatre. The following places are not on the tour but can be visited before or after taking it: Sheikh Zayed Festival, Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, Dalma Mall, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall
Best time of day
The unique beauty of Al Wathba Fossil Dunes can be enjoyed at any time of the day, even at night, when LED lights illuminate the fascinating geological formations. In addition to the occasional concerts of local music which take place at the site, in the winter, food trucks set up shop to serve food and drink.
Precautions
The site is known for its hot, sandy conditions, and we recommend bringing along a bottle of water, a hat and sunblock, and wearing good walking shoes. Wear light, comfortable clothes in the summer and thick clothes in the winter.
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