Sharjah Desert Park

حديقة الصحراء الشارقة

Meet Arabian leopards, oryx and desert life.

Worth the drive$Al Dhaid Road, SharjahShow on map4.6(652)Google reviews

Why it's worth the trip

An affordable, under-the-radar wildlife complex with Arabian leopards, oryx, reptiles, a botanical garden and animal feeding. Kids often get in free (cash only).

About this place

Sharjah Desert Park on the road to Al Dhaid brings together the Arabian Wildlife Centre, a natural history museum, a botanical museum and a children's farm. See rare native species like the Arabian leopard, learn about the desert ecosystem and feed the animals. It's educational, indoors in parts, and great for a family day trip.

Good to know

  • Indoor
  • Family-friendly
  • Good in summer
  • Parking

Perfect for

  • Outdoorsy
  • Cultural

Al Dhaid Rd (E88), Al Rafea, Sharjah, UAE

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