5/5 Fasil C. 3 years ago on Google
Arrive
early
and
you’ll
find
yourself
more
or
less
alone
as
birds
call
and
a
soft
breeze
ripples
across
the
waters.
Ornithologists
will
want
to
bring
binoculars
to
search
out
the
many
species
of
birds
–
native
and
migratory
–
that
congregate
here,
and
several
birdwatching
towers
offer
prime
positions
from
which
to
do
so.
Easiest
to
spot
are
the
less
exotic
swans,
lapwings
and
ducks,
as
well
as
a
large
flock
of
(imported)
flamingo,
who
make
for
a
pretty
picture
as
they
rest
in
the
shallows
on
red,
spindly
legs.
You’ll
be
rewarded
for
your
patience
if
you
look
harder,
though,
as
cormorant,
heron
and
even
kestrel
have
been
seen
here.
Flamingoes
at
Al
Qudra
Lakes
Dubai
desert
Jumeirah
When
it
comes
time
to
eat,
Al
Qudra
doesn’t
have
any
restaurants
or
cafés,
which
would
ruin
its
remote
feel,
but
that
doesn’t
stop
visitors
eating
by
the
shore.
Most
days,
you’ll
see
locals
clustered
around
barbecues,
grilling
their
lunch;
this
is
permissible,
as
long
as
the
barbecues
are
raised
and
not
sitting
directly
on
the
sand.
Alternatively,
pack
a
picnic
and
a
blanket
and
choose
a
spot
to
relax
in
undisturbed
as
you
drink
in
the
landscapes
and
while
away
a
leisurely
afternoon.
If
you
prefer
to
get
active,
bring
a
bicycle
or
your
running
shoes
and
take
advantage
of
the
smooth
track
that
runs
around
the
lakes
and
through
the
desert,
spanning
a
challenging
86km.
Keep
an
eye
out
as
you
go
and
you
may
spot
some
of
the
region’s
bigger
native
inhabitants
along
the
way.
If
you’re
especially
quiet,
you
could
see
sand
gazelle,
desert
foxes
or
even
the
elusive
Arabian
Oryx
grazing
or
darting
around.
To
add
a
touch
of
romance
to
your
day,
head
to
the
nearby
Love
Lake.
Just
minutes
from
Al
Qudra
Lakes,
this
artificial
waterscape
is
shaped
to
resemble
two
intertwined
hearts
and
a
truly
atmospheric
place
to
spend
time
–
and
take
photos
–
with
a
loved
one.
wild
desert
view
and
landscape
Al
Qudra
Dubai
Jumeirah
When
night
begins
to
fall,
the
lakes
are
the
backdrop
for
some
truly
spectacular
sunsets.
As
red
skies
reflect
off
the
tranquil
waters,
the
birds
get
ready
to
nest,
as
do
Dubai’s
more
adventurous
locals,
lured
into
camping
overnight
by
the
peaceful
atmosphere.
Once
the
sun
sets,
be
sure
to
look
up
before
you
leave
–
the
skies
here
are
entirely
unpolluted
by
traffic
or
light,
meaning
you’ll
spot
twinkling
stars
and
complex
constellations
with
ease.