Ras Al Khor
| Ras Al Khor | |
|---|---|
| Raʾs Al-Khūr (Arabic: رَأْس ٱلْخُوْر) | |
One of the three hides at the Ras Al Khor Bird Sanctuary | |
| Location | Dubai Creek, Dubai |
| Nearest city | Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Nad Al Hammar, Umm Ramool, Al Garhoud |
| Coordinates | 25°11′34.8″N 55°19′22.8″E / 25.193000°N 55.323000°E |
| Area | 1,300 ha (5.0 sq mi) |
| Website | dm |
| Official name | Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Designated | 29 August 2007 |
| Reference no. | 1715 |
Ras Al Khor (Arabic: رَأْس ٱلْخُوْر, romanized: Raʾs al-Khūr, lit. 'Head of the Creek') or Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary 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. It was the end of Dubai Creek before the construction of Dubai Canal, hence the Arabic name.