You can book your private Birds of Prey experience at Al Wathba Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Abu Dhabi is located deep within the desert landscape and offers a unique ‘Falcon Show’ experience, where guests of the hotel will be able to see 3 different types of birds of prey: falcons, hawks and owls over 2 action packed hours.
How To Book
Tickets can be booked directly through the hotel before or during your stay, however prior booking is recommended. To book your stay at this hotel, view their website.
When To Go
This experience at Al Wathba Hotel runs between October – April each year and runs at either 6:15am or 5pm. Expect these sunset views if you go to the 5pm session.
Costs Involved
Tickets for this Falcon Show cost AED125 for children and AED250 for adults. Family bookings of 2 adults and 1 child are at the discounted rate of AED500.
How To Get There
Al Wathba Hotel has put directions to their hotel on their website via this link.
Tips For Your Visit
Only children over the age of 1 years old can attend this Falcon Show. Wild Flight Company runs this experience at Al Wathba Hotel, but you’ll need to pay through the Hotel. Best to arrive at the hotel’s main lobby approximately 10 minutes prior to your booking.
What To Expect
Wild Flight instructors are falcon experts and are highly skilled falconers. As part of this experience, you’ll be able to hold a falcon, hawk and owl using thick gloves provided, learn about the centuries-old traditions of falconery, watch these birds in full flight and see how they hunt for their food.
You’ll be able to take your own photos and videos throughout this Falcon Show, which is more of an interactive experience rather than a show.
What's Unique
As of today, this is the ONLY place in Abu Dhabi that Wild Flight offers this interactive birds of prey experience. Wild Flight operates a slightly different version of this experience in Dubai and Ras Al-Khaimah.
The Verdict
A great mix of adrenaline, fun and interesting facts, all rolled into the one experience! Seeing the birds of prey hunting and flying straight past you at incredible speeds, is certainly not for the faint hearted! A great opportunity to see these impressive birds of prey in their desert landscape, enjoy sunrise or sunset views and learn about centuries-old falconery traditions.
Sounds like fun? Don’t just take our word for it, experience it for yourself.
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Above prices & information correct as of September 2021.
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