Al Wathba Fossil Dunes Reserve Tour

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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.