Al Areen for photographers

Al Areen works for photographers with some planning.

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 photographers?

• Chances to photograph oryx, gazelles and birdlife.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

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.

Activities that fit

game drives and birdwatching.

When to go

The best period overall is December to February.

Most comfortable months to visit.

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• Khor Al Adaid Qatar
• Sharqiya Sands Oman
• Liwa United Arab Emirates
• Empty Quarter Saudi Arabia
• Sir Bani Yas Island United Arab Emirates
• AlUla Saudi Arabia

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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.