emirates7 - The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has officially announced the commencement of the 2024-2025 traditional hunting season at the Al Marzoom Hunting Reserve in the Al Dhafra Region. The season, which began recently, will continue until February 15, 2025.
Al Marzoom, the largest and first reserve of its kind in the UAE, is dedicated to preserving the traditional arts of falconry and hunting with Arabian greyhounds, known as Salukis. This natural reserve provides a unique blend of cultural and tourism experiences, showcasing conventional hunting practices while promoting falconry, heritage conservation, and environmental awareness.
Open seven days a week, the reserve offers two daily hunting sessions—one in the morning and another in the afternoon. These sessions allow falconers, traditional hunting enthusiasts, and visitors to engage in recreational hunting, strictly adhering to Abu Dhabi’s hunting regulations.
Spanning approximately 923 square kilometers, the Al Marzoom Reserve offers ample space for falconers to practice their craft while emphasizing sustainable hunting. Its natural landscapes are protected to aid in the rehabilitation of endangered wildlife species. The reserve provides opportunities for enthusiasts to hunt prey such as houbara bustards, wild rabbits, and antelopes in a controlled and secure environment.
Visitors are grouped into guided hunting teams, accompanied by experienced hunters. Hunting is conducted exclusively using falcons and saluki dogs, with no firearms or other weapons permitted.
Located 100 to 120 kilometers from Abu Dhabi, the reserve stands as a testament to the UAE’s commitment to preserving its heritage and fostering sustainable practices.
Al Marzoom, the largest and first reserve of its kind in the UAE, is dedicated to preserving the traditional arts of falconry and hunting with Arabian greyhounds, known as Salukis. This natural reserve provides a unique blend of cultural and tourism experiences, showcasing conventional hunting practices while promoting falconry, heritage conservation, and environmental awareness.
Open seven days a week, the reserve offers two daily hunting sessions—one in the morning and another in the afternoon. These sessions allow falconers, traditional hunting enthusiasts, and visitors to engage in recreational hunting, strictly adhering to Abu Dhabi’s hunting regulations.
Spanning approximately 923 square kilometers, the Al Marzoom Reserve offers ample space for falconers to practice their craft while emphasizing sustainable hunting. Its natural landscapes are protected to aid in the rehabilitation of endangered wildlife species. The reserve provides opportunities for enthusiasts to hunt prey such as houbara bustards, wild rabbits, and antelopes in a controlled and secure environment.
Visitors are grouped into guided hunting teams, accompanied by experienced hunters. Hunting is conducted exclusively using falcons and saluki dogs, with no firearms or other weapons permitted.
Located 100 to 120 kilometers from Abu Dhabi, the reserve stands as a testament to the UAE’s commitment to preserving its heritage and fostering sustainable practices.