United Arab Emirates · Spearfishing zone
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
A ~10 km2 coastal/estuarine wetland sanctuary (tidal saltwater lagoon and mudflats) at the head of Dubai Creek, declared a protected area in 1998 by Dubai Municipality under Local Order No. 2 of 1998 and a Ramsar site. Managed with standard protected-area provisions banning hunting, shooting and disturbing wildlife; fishing in the sanctuary is illegal. Public access is limited to perimeter bird hides.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
25.1930°N, 55.3230°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United Arab Emirates
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply through the relevant emirate authority. In Abu Dhabi, apply via the 'Tamm' government services portal (EAD). In Dubai, via Dubai Municipality. Spearfishing requires a recreational licence for using a speargun.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mediaoffice.abudhabi
