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Sir Bani Yas Island Guided Tour Package
Embark on an exhilarating adventure with a two-day visit to Sir Bani Yas Island, a nature-based destination home to stunning wildlife, a range of family-friendly adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites.
Sir Bani Yas Island’s Arabian Wildlife Park, one of the region’s largest, is home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs. Guests can enjoy 4x4 nature and wildlife safaris in specially made vehicles accompanied by expert guides, with the island’s state-of-the-art stables offering a variety of equestrian activities. This ancient island is also home to the UAE's only discovered Christian monastery, which can be visited during a Desert Islands Resort and Spa Culture Tour. Thought to have been built around 600AD and abandoned in 750AD, the monastery was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
On your third evening the Wild Days and Arabian Nights tour, head into the desert to the Arabian Nights Village. Hidden among towering dunes, this welcoming sanctuary showcases the soul of old Arabia. Created for travellers to experience the timeless beauty of the desert and authentic aspects of traditional Emirati life, there are plenty of desert activities for guests of all ages.
Highlights
3 Days
Car, Boat
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Sir Bani Yas Island
Highlights
3 Days
Car, Boat
0 KMs
Sir Bani Yas Island
What to expect
Day 1 highlights
Number of stops
1
Transport
Boat
Duration
5 Hrs
Embark on an exhilarating adventure with a two-day visit to Sir Bani Yas Island, a nature-based destination home to stunning wildlife, a range of family-friendly adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites.
Stop 1
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Take a walk on the wild side and discover the wilderness of Sir Bani Yas Island, one of the eight desert islands of Al Dhafra. This dramatic landscape is home to stunning wildlife, a range of family-friendly adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites.
The Arabian Wildlife Park makes up more than half of this incredible island. It's one of the region’s largest wildlife reserves home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs. Guests can enjoy 4x4 nature and wildlife safaris in specially made vehicles accompanied by expert guides, with the island’s state-of-the-art stables offering a variety of equestrian activities and lessons for the whole family. If you’re looking for a customised tour to explore the island in more detail, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, a hotel on the Abu Dhabi mainland, can help you book one.
The ancient island is also home to the UAE's only discovered Christian monastery, which can be visited during a Desert Islands Resort and Spa Culture Tour. Thought to have been built around 600AD and abandoned in 750AD, the monastery was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
Stop 1
Sir Bani Yas Island
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Take a walk on the wild side and discover the wilderness of Sir Bani Yas Island, one of the eight desert islands of Al Dhafra. This dramatic landscape is home to stunning wildlife, a range of family-friendly adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites.
The Arabian Wildlife Park makes up more than half of this incredible island. It's one of the region’s largest wildlife reserves home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs. Guests can enjoy 4x4 nature and wildlife safaris in specially made vehicles accompanied by expert guides, with the island’s state-of-the-art stables offering a variety of equestrian activities and lessons for the whole family. If you’re looking for a customised tour to explore the island in more detail, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, a hotel on the Abu Dhabi mainland, can help you book one.
The ancient island is also home to the UAE's only discovered Christian monastery, which can be visited during a Desert Islands Resort and Spa Culture Tour. Thought to have been built around 600AD and abandoned in 750AD, the monastery was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
What to expect
Day 2 highlights
Number of stops
1
Transport
Boat
Duration
5 Hrs
Continue the adventure at Sir Bani Yas Island and enjoy safaris, horse riding, watersports, cultural tours and more.
Stop 1
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Take a walk on the wild side and discover the wilderness of Sir Bani Yas Island, one of the eight desert islands of Al Dhafra. This dramatic landscape is home to stunning wildlife, a range of family-friendly adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites.
The Arabian Wildlife Park makes up more than half of this incredible island. It's one of the region’s largest wildlife reserves home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs. Guests can enjoy 4x4 nature and wildlife safaris in specially made vehicles accompanied by expert guides, with the island’s state-of-the-art stables offering a variety of equestrian activities and lessons for the whole family. If you’re looking for a customised tour to explore the island in more detail, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, a hotel on the Abu Dhabi mainland, can help you book one.
The ancient island is also home to the UAE's only discovered Christian monastery, which can be visited during a Desert Islands Resort and Spa Culture Tour. Thought to have been built around 600AD and abandoned in 750AD, the monastery was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
Stop 1
Sir Bani Yas Island
Recommended Time: 2 hours
Take a walk on the wild side and discover the wilderness of Sir Bani Yas Island, one of the eight desert islands of Al Dhafra. This dramatic landscape is home to stunning wildlife, a range of family-friendly adventure activities, five-star boutique hotels, luxury villas, purpose-built stables and historical sites.
The Arabian Wildlife Park makes up more than half of this incredible island. It's one of the region’s largest wildlife reserves home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs. Guests can enjoy 4x4 nature and wildlife safaris in specially made vehicles accompanied by expert guides, with the island’s state-of-the-art stables offering a variety of equestrian activities and lessons for the whole family. If you’re looking for a customised tour to explore the island in more detail, Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, a hotel on the Abu Dhabi mainland, can help you book one.
The ancient island is also home to the UAE's only discovered Christian monastery, which can be visited during a Desert Islands Resort and Spa Culture Tour. Thought to have been built around 600AD and abandoned in 750AD, the monastery was rediscovered during excavations in 1992.
What to expect
Day 3 highlights
Number of stops
1
Transport
Car, Boat
Duration
5 Hrs
On your third and final evening, head into the desert and visit the Arabian Nights Village. Hidden away among towering dunes, this welcoming sanctuary showcases the soul of old Arabia.
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Frequently asked questions about Sir Bani Yas Island.
How do I get from Abu Dhabi to Sir Bani Yas Island?
The island is accessible by boat off the Jebel Dhanna jetty about a 250km drive west of Abu Dhabi or 370km drive southwest of Dubai.
You can also take a seaplane to the island and enjoy captivating views on the way, which takes about forty-five minutes.
You can also take a seaplane to the island and enjoy captivating views on the way, which takes about forty-five minutes.
Is Sir Bani Yas Island worth visiting?
Absolutely! Sir Bani Yas is a hidden gem packed with life and action. The natural reserve boasts stunning views of azure waters, all sorts of wildlife, forty-two historical sites and adventure-based activities.
Can I take my car to Sir Bani Yas Island?
All cars must be parked at the jetty before hoping on the speed boat to Sir Bani Yas Island.
How big is Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas spans over an area of 87 km², making it the largest natural island in the UAE.
Where is Sir Bani Yas Island located?
Sir Bani Yas Island is one of eight islands making up Al Gharbia Desert in Abu Dhabi’s western region, Al Dhafra.