Al Areen for luxury travel

Al Areen is not the first choice for luxury travel; other destinations may suit you better.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Al Areen was established in 1976 at Sakhir and is split into a public wildlife park and a reserve for conservation and breeding. In 2025 the reserve was renamed the Mohammed bin Zayed Nature Reserve.

Why Al Areen for luxury travel?

What awaits you in Al Areen

• Arabian oryx, bred here for reintroduction on the Hawar Islands
• Reem and other gazelle species
• Bus tours among the animals
• More than 80 bird species
• An easy half-day trip from Manama

Wildlife you may encounter: oryx, gazelles and birdlife.

Suggested time on the ground: 1 to 1 days. It is in Sakhir next to the Bahrain International Circuit, about 40 minutes by road from Manama. Visitors see the animals from tour buses in the public section; the reserve section is closed except with prior permission.

When to go

The best period overall is December to February.

Most comfortable months to visit.

Other destinations for luxury travel

• Ras Al Khaimah Desert United Arab Emirates
• Sir Bani Yas Island United Arab Emirates
• AlUla Saudi Arabia
• Dubai Desert United Arab Emirates
• Sharqiya Sands Oman
• Liwa United Arab Emirates

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Sources: Wikipedia – Al Areen Wildlife Park · Gulf News – Al Areen Reserve renamed after Sheikh Mohamed · Weather Spark – Manama climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.