Dubai highlights biodiversity role of Al-Wohoosh Desert Reserve

  • UAE
  • August 18, 2026

The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) highlighted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the ongoing conservation efforts at the 15.06-square-kilometer Al-Wohoosh Desert Reserve in Al Aweer.

Despite its modest geographical footprint, the reserve shelters 91 protected species—including 49 plants, 19 birds, and 8 reptile species—serving as a critical sanctuary for native desert ecosystems in the emirate.

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