Al Areen (Bahrain) and Al Marmoom (United Arab Emirates) are often weighed against each other. This comparison uses seasons, activities and access to help you choose.
| Al Areen | Al Marmoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | United Arab Emirates |
| Type | Reserve | Reserve |
| Best time | December to February | December to February |
| Suggested stay | 1 days | 1 days |
| Main gateway airport | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) | Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
| Malaria | None | None |
| Approx. area | — | 949 km² |
| Families | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honeymooners | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Photographers | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| First-time visitors | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Budget travellers | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Luxury travellers | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Month by month
| Month | Al Areen | Al Marmoom |
|---|---|---|
| January | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| February | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| March | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| April | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| May | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| June | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| July | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| August | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| September | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| October | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| November | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
| December | ★★★★★ mostly dry | ★★★★★ mostly dry |
How to choose
Choose Al Areen if
- you want game drives
Choose Al Marmoom if
- you want cultural visits and stargazing
- you hope to see flamingos and foxes
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Al Areen or Al Marmoom?
It depends on when you travel and what you want to see.
When is the best time for each?
Al Areen: December to February. Al Marmoom: December to February.
Sources: Wikipedia – Al Areen Wildlife Park · Gulf News – Al Areen Reserve renamed after Sheikh Mohamed · Weather Spark – Manama climate · Visit Dubai – Al Marmoom Reserve · Dubai Municipality – Dubai protected areas · Weather Spark – Al Ain climate (inland UAE reference) · Weather Spark – Dubai climate
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.