Name: Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Distance from the hotel: 39.0 km
Travel time: 31 minutes
Average taxi Fare: AED 110
Opening Hours: Tours - Sunday to Thursday | 10:00 am and 02:00 pm,
Saturday | 10:00 am

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the largest falcon hospital not only in the UAE, but also in the world, having tended to over 67,000 animals in the first fourteen years of its existence. Over the years, the hospital has treated animals not only from the UAE, but also from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar.



Currently the hospital offers services under the following categories:
•Veterinary services for Falcons and Birds
•Laboratory services for diagnostic tests
•Pet care centre services for Abu Dhabi residents
•Abu Dhabi animal shelter for stray cats and dogs
•Rehabilitation services for falcons
•Research and awareness to educate the general public

In 2007, the hospital opened its doors to tourists and visitors alike under a program known as the Falcon World tour.

The Falcon world tour begins with a visit to the unique falconry museum where visitors get an insight in the traditional heritage of falconry along with a thorough look at the special tools and equipment on display. Next, visitors are shown the process of falcon registration and a glimpse at the unique falcon passports too.

This is followed by a visit to the examination room where one can see falcons of different pedigree undergoing feather repair, a process that is similar to what we commonly know as a ‘pedicure’. This is where visitors will see doctors at work too.

A few unique features:
•The hospital treats around 9,000 falcons every year.
•The hospital won the Middle East's Responsible Tourism Award at the World Travel Awards 2014.
•The hospital is ranked as #3 in the list of tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi on TripAdvisor.

Lastly, visitors are taken to the hospital’s large free-flight aviary where falcons are kept and allowed to fly freely. As an ending highlight you will have an opportunity to take photos in the hospital’s beautiful garden with the majestic falcons sitting on your arm. Once the tour is complete, visitors can opt to have a traditional Arab lunch in the hospital’s beautiful majlis sitting area.

If you have a passion for pets and animals or are travelling as a family, a stop at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital will be a great addition to your itinerary while you stay at Centro Al Manhal!

Venue tips:
•While the guided tours are held in English, tours can be held in Arabic, French and German on request; and in Chinese and Spanish for an additional charge.
•All tours have to be booked in advance by emailing info@falconhospital.com or
calling +971 (0)2 5755155.

*Falcon hospital pictures credit: falconhospital.com