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The reserve also hosts over 20 sporting events annually, attracting more than 20,000 participants.

Hatta Mountain Conservation Reserve

Located in Dubai, Hatta Mountain Conservation Reserve is renowned for its towering peaks, which rise

between 250 and 1,060 meters within the Hajar Mountain range.

The reserve offers an ideal environment to support plant and animal life, as well as various human needs
throughout the year, thanks to its position in the highest mountain ranges of the Eastern Arabian

Peninsula.

The reserve boasts a rich biodiversity, with over 133 plant species, 215 species of large mammals, birds,

and reptiles, alongside freshwater reservoirs including Hatta Dam and its surrounding valleys.

Additionally, Hatta is known for its exceptional hiking trails, making it one of the best trekking destinations

in the UAE.

Visitors can also enjoy a variety of other activities such as kayaking, mountain climbing, and mountain

biking.

Wadi Al Helo Protected Area

Nestling in the Hajar mountains, Wadi Al Helo is touted as the Grand Canyon of the UAE, due to its rugged

natural beauty.

Wadi Al Helo Protected Area provides visitors with scenic camping spots and hiking trails, allowing them

to experience its spectacular landscapes.

Home to a wide variety of wildlife, the area shelters numerous bird species, reptiles, rodents, and

freshwater fish, along with captivating rocky vistas.

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