Sir Bani Yas - Sir Bani Yas

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Sir Bani Yas
emirateEmirate of Abu Dhabi
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Sir Bani Yas

Sir Bani Yas (Arabic:صير بني ياس, DMG Ṣīr Banī Yās) is an island 250 km southwest of Abu Dhabi. It is located about 9 km from Jebel Dhanna. The island is about 17.5 km long and 9 km wide, and has an area of ​​70.53 km². This makes it the largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates. It was also the namesake for the largest nature reserve in the United Arab Emirates, which was founded in 1970 by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was erected. In this 87 km² area, a multitude of birds, trees and plants have developed into a unique ecosystem over the decades, which today is often visited by tourists for excursions. Safari tours, archery, mountain biking, climbing and diving are offered to holidaymakers.

background

There are several historically significant sites on the island. Cultural evidence from the Stone Age, early Islam and the foundations of a Christian monastery can be found on Sir Bani Yas.

getting there

Map by Sir Bani Yas

By plane

  • 1  Sir Bani Yas Island Airport (‏مطار صير بني ياس‎). Sir Bani Yas Island Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSir Bani Yas Island Airport (Q18359082) in the Wikidata database.national airport, served by Rotana Jet.last change: Nov. 2019

By bus

In the street

By boat

  • Of 1 RuwaisRuwais in the travel guide Wikivoyage in another languageRuwais in the Wikipedia encyclopediaRuwais in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsRuwais (Q1023786) in the Wikidata database to 2 Sir Bani Yas Island Ferry and from there by ferry to 3 Sir Bani Yas Ferry Station
  • The island is also a popular destination for cruise ships, they moor at 4 Sir Bani Yas Cruise Ship Beach at.
Giraffes in Sir Bani Yas Natural Park

mobility

Tourist Attractions

  • 1  Sir Bani Yas Island Big Mosquelast change: Nov. 2019
  • 2  Church and monastery on Sir Bani Vas. The buildings were originally built in the 7th / 8th centuries. JH AD and are the only surviving Christian buildings from pre-Islamic times.last change: Nov. 2019
Arabian oryx, Sir Bani Yas

activities

  • Diving, snorkeling
  • Relax on the beach
  • Camel riding
  • Mountain bike
  • Wadi hike
  • Wildlife Safari: There are more than 10,000 free-roaming animals on the island, including Arabian oryx, gazelles and giraffes, as well as hyenas and cheetahs.

shop

kitchen

  • 1  Savannah Grill & Lounge - Al Sahel Villalast change: Nov. 2019
  • 2  Amwaj restaurantlast change: Nov. 2019

nightlife

accommodation

health

Practical advice

trips

literature

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