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Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital Visit

4.8(412 reviews) Abu Dhabi 3 hours Up to 15 guests
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About This Tour

Falconry is the UAE's most treasured cultural heritage, and the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the world's largest and most advanced falcon clinic. This guided tour offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the treatment, care, and training of these magnificent birds.

Learn how falcons are used in the wild, how their health is maintained, and why falconry has been declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The tour includes a walk through the free-flight area, a visit to the patient ward, and a photography session where you can hold a falcon.

Fascinating for adults and children alike β€” this is one of the most unique experiences available anywhere in the world.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided tour of the world's largest falcon hospital
  • Hold and photograph a trained falcon
  • Falconry museum and historical exhibits
  • Free-flight aviary walkthrough
  • Learn about UAE's falconry traditions and conservation efforts

What's Included

Included

  • Guided hospital tour
  • Falcon photography session (hold a falcon)
  • Falconry museum entry
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Abu Dhabi hotels)
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • Dubai hotel transfers (Abu Dhabi hotels only)
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    9:00 AM

    Pickup

    Pickup from your Abu Dhabi hotel.

  2. 2

    9:30 AM

    Museum & Introduction

    Visit the falconry museum and learn about the history of UAE falconry.

  3. 3

    10:00 AM

    Hospital Tour

    Guided walk through the treatment rooms and care facilities.

  4. 4

    11:00 AM

    Free-Flight Aviary

    Walk through the aviary and watch falcons in flight.

  5. 5

    11:30 AM

    Falcon Photography

    Hold and photograph a trained falcon.

  6. 6

    12:00 PM

    Return Transfer

    Drop-off at your hotel.

Good to Know

Meeting Point

Abu Dhabi hotel pickup (or self-drive to hospital)

Duration

3 hours

Languages

English, Arabic

Group Size

Max 15 guests

The hospital is open Sunday–Thursday. Prior booking is essential as group sizes are limited.

Guest Reviews

4.8412 total
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Oliver G.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Β·April 2025
5

β€œThe most unique thing I did in the UAE. Holding the falcon was incredible and the guides were passionate and knowledgeable about the history.”

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Sarah K.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Β·March 2025
5

β€œMy kids absolutely loved this. Seeing the medical facilities for the falcons was fascinating and the photography session was a highlight.”

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Erik N.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡°Β·February 2025
5

β€œA truly one-of-a-kind experience. You won't find anything like this anywhere else in the world. Highly recommend for culture enthusiasts.”

Starting from

AED 250/ person

Adults

Age 13+

2

Children

Age 3–12

0

Total (2 adults)

AED 500

Book This Tour

Secure booking β€” no payment until confirmed

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

From

AED 250/ person

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