About Sir Bani Yas Island
Sir Bani Yas is a nature-reserve island off Abu Dhabi’s western coast, where thousands of free-roaming animals live in the Arabian Wildlife Park.
Sheikh Zayed began the island’s conservation programme in the 1970s. Today more than half of it is a wildlife park with Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes and cheetahs, explored on guided drives. The island also has the remains of an early Christian monastery, mangroves for kayaking and several Anantara resorts. It is reached by boat from Jebel Dhanna, about 250 km west of Abu Dhabi city.
Highlights
- Arabian Wildlife Park safaris
- Free-roaming oryx, gazelles and giraffes
- Ancient monastery site
Good to know
- • Most visitors stay overnight — the drive from Abu Dhabi takes about two and a half hours.
Where is Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is in Sir Bani Yas, in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The closest places in this guide are Monastery of Sir Bani Yas (1.1 km) and Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort (2.9 km). Use Get directions for a route from where you are.
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