Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
The first unfenced nature reserve in the UAE, covering about a tenth of the Emirate of Dubai in the desert of Saih Al Salam. It takes in the man-made Al Qudra Lakes, wetlands in the middle of the sand that draw birds and wildlife.
- Where
- Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 24.8338, 55.3762
Get the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Dubai volume with your photos and a note.
Near Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Love Lake 2.9 km
A man-made lake in the desert shaped like a heart, part of the Al Qudra Lakes in Saih Al Salam. Mesquite trees grow around its edges, and people drive out from the city to walk the shore and watch the sun go down over the dunes.
Saruq Al Hadid 23 km
An archaeological site deep in the Dubai desert, among the most important and least understood in the country. It was first spotted by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum from his helicopter, and the finds dug from the sands are shown in a museum of the same name in the city.
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve 27 km
A 225 square kilometre desert reserve set up by decree in 2002, covering about 5% of the Emirate of Dubai. Its red dunes are home to Arabian oryx and gazelles, and it is where many desert drives and safaris from the city head.
Global Village 27 km
A seasonal fairground in Dubai where pavilions for countries from around the world show their crafts, food and traditions. Between the pavilions are rides, stages and restaurants, so a single evening can take you from one continent to the next.
IMG Worlds of Adventure 28 km
One of the largest indoor theme parks in the world, in the City of Arabia on the edge of Dubai. Inside are zones built around Marvel heroes, Cartoon Network characters and life-size dinosaurs.
Dubai Miracle Garden 28 km
A flower garden in Dubailand spread over 72,000 square metres, opened in 2013 and said to be the largest in the world. Flowers are trained over frames into hearts, castles and even a full-size Emirates Airbus A380.
Dubai Butterfly Garden 29 km
An indoor garden in Al Barsha South where thousands of butterflies fly free, said to be the largest of its kind in the world and the first in the region. At its 15 feeding stations they settle on syrups and slices of mango, pineapple and watermelon.
Deep Dive Dubai 34 km
The deepest swimming pool in the world, 60 metres down and filled with 14 million litres of fresh water. At the bottom lies a sunken city of streets and furnished rooms, built for divers to explore and also used as an underwater film studio.
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Questions
Where is Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve?
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve is in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Love Lake (2.9 km), Saruq Al Hadid (23 km), Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (27 km).
How do I get the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Dubai volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Dubai volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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