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Getting to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary by metro is convenient, though you'll need comfortable shoes for the walk. Here's how:
Board the Green Line
Look for trains heading towards Creek. Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at Creek
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Head to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
About 20 minutes on foot. Save the Google Maps directions before you start.
Prefer not to walk? Auto-rickshaws and cabs are available right outside Creek station. Negotiate the fare before you hop in, or use Uber/Ola for fixed pricing.
Declared a protected wildlife sanctuary in 1998, Ras Al Khor was designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2007.
Creek metro station is the closest to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, though you'll want to factor in the 20-minute walk (or grab an auto). It's not the shortest commute, but the metro still beats sitting in Dubai traffic.
Did you know? Ras Al Khor is one of the few urban wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It covers 6.2 sq km and is a designated Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.