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31 mins
Daily Tour
10 people
English
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the world’s first and largest hospital dedicated to the falcon, the UAE’s national bird. Since its establishment in 1999 under the leadership of a renowned German veterinary surgeon, this remarkable hospital treats around 6,000 birds each year, housing them in over 200 air-conditioned treatment rooms.
Falcons are a powerful cultural symbol of Abu Dhabi, celebrated for their skill and distinct personalities. These birds of prey have played an essential role in Emirati culture for centuries, particularly among Bedouin communities, where they were used to hunt bustards, curlews, and other animals for food. Today, falconry remains a highly popular sport, with falcons issued passports and provided with top-tier medical care, including check-ups, treatments, and even feather replacements.
During your visit, explore the hospital’s luxurious wards, visit a museum offering insights into the revered desert tradition of falconry, and even try the sport for yourself in the lush garden. Watch falcons soar through the free-flight aviary, observe a falcon pedicure, and have the chance to meet and hold one of these majestic birds.
Note:
– Once a booking is confirmed, cancellations are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
08:00 Start your day with a visit to the city of Bahla ; Some 40km west of Nizwa, the small town of BAHLA is famous for its gigantic fort and its distinctive earthenware pottery – and it also has a certain reputation as the favored haunt of mischievous jinn’s and other supernatural phenomena – a kind of Omani Glastonbury. We proceed on to the Jabreen castle (45 km from Nizwa), the finest of Oman's castles built during the late 17th century, which became a seat for Omani education and learning. The castle displays beautiful ceiling paintings and intricate wood carvings. Jabreen Fort was built by Imam Sultan bin Saif Al Ya'arubi in 1670 as a defensive stronghold and as living accommodation for the Imam. • Enjoy Omani Lunch at local restaurant or picnic lunch box, visit the Birkat AL Mawz oasis (=Banana Oasis). drive via the windy roads all the way up to the top of Jabal Akhdar Mountain (=Green Mountain), at an altitude of 2000 m above sea level, check-in at the 5* Anantara Hotel.
After breakfast, check out and enjoy sightseeing of the different villages and wadis on top of the mountain. Drive back at the hotel @ 14:00 hours approx.