Wildlife of the United Arab Emirates: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and More

The UAE hosts diverse fauna across its deserts, mountains, and coastal waters.

Mammals

• Arabian Oryx (critically endangered)
• Sand Cat
• Red Fox
• Striped Hyena
• Arabian Wolf
• Common Dolphin (in Gulf waters)

Birds

• Houbara Bustard
• Socotra Buzzard
• Osprey
• Flamingo
• Great Cormorant

Reptiles

• Green, Hawksbill, and Loggerhead Turtles (marine)
• Spiny-tailed Lizard
• Arabian Cobra

Amphibians

• Arabian Toad
• Desert Frog

Fish (Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman)

• Hamour (grouper), Kingfish, Barracuda, Tuna, Mackerel