Sir Bani Yas Island is one of the important recreational tourist destinations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as this unique nature reserve provides a haven for those looking to relax, explore, and enjoy the beauty of the picturesque nature and beautiful animals that roam the place freely and safely. Sir Bani Yas, which was settled by humans about 7500 years ago
Sir Bani Yas Island is one of the important recreational tourist destinations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as this unique nature reserve provides a haven for those looking to relax, explore, and enjoy the beauty of the picturesque nature and beautiful animals that roam the place freely and safely. Sir Bani Yas, which was inhabited by humans about 7,500 years ago, is one of the largest natural islands in Abu Dhabi, as it is located 180 km west of Abu Dhabi city, with an area of about 87 square kilometres. It includes one of the most important archaeological sites in the Middle East, tourist and recreational resorts, and a wildlife reserve.
Nature preserve
Sir Bani Yas Island is one of the largest wildlife reserves, and after decades of development, Sir Bani Yas has become home to about 15,000 free animals and birds, and millions of trees and plants. The island also follows several breeding programs for endangered species.
Rashid Bakas, Director of the Rooms Department at Anantara Hotels on Sir Bani Yas Island, says that the island was a barren desert with no good or growth, but the “desert afforestation” program resulted in the planting of about one million and 200 thousand Sidr trees, in addition to the savanna trees that are abundant. In the areas near the reserve, especially near the Anantara’s Al Sahel Villas, there are more than one million Sidr trees, 1,500 Siwak trees, and 5,000 olive trees, all of which are irrigated by desalinating sea water. “The reserve witnessed the introduction of a variety of animals, including all kinds of deer, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, wild goats, ostriches, peacocks, houbara bustards, and other types of birds,” Bakas explains.
The reserve follows several breeding programs for endangered animal species.
environmental balance
In line with preserving the natural balance of the environment, a group of small non-toxic snakes were released to eliminate small insects so that they do not exceed the required number, and at the same time they are considered food for peacocks. The visitor to the reserve witnesses the process of hunting hungry cheetahs for some deer, and this happens once every two days. It is there.” As Bkas says, who confirms that there have never been any incidents of attacks on visitors, guides, or those in charge of the reserve, by predators, given the tight organization of the reserve.
Sir Bani Yas is home to about 15,000 free animals and birds.
Archeological sites
In addition to the nature reserve, Sir Bani Yas includes one of the most important archaeological sites in the region. So far, 36 archaeological sites have been discovered on the island, since survey and excavation work began in 1992. These discoveries include a circular burial dating back 4,000 years, a fortified watchtower, and remains For the last of the ancient monasteries, which dates back to 600 AD, and was found in the desert before the establishment of the reserve, and in the interest of the monastery’s status, respect for all religions, and upholding the values of tolerance, it was decided to preserve it, and periodic maintenance operations are carried out for it, and it is one of the shrines on the island for inmates Anantara Hotels, and the monastery was built on an area of about 5,000 square meters before expansion.
desert islands
Visitors to the reserve can enjoy a lot of activities, such as: safari trips among animals in open cars, discovering ways to protect animals, as well as horse riding next to cheetahs in open areas, and there are cultural trips, introductory tours to see the history of the island, and see the main hotel called Desert Islands.
2023-08-20 04:04:13
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