Are you looking to spend a vacation at the Al Qadra Lake amidst sand dunes and artificial lakes? This is the most sought-after destination for tourists for its flora and fauna, outdoor attractions. Its captivating landscape and serenity are ideal for a get together, picnic and barbeque or for simple lazing out in the idyllic surroundings.
Things to do at Al Qudra Lake
Here is a plethora of things you can do at the Al Qudra Lake. This is a great place to enjoy with family and friends.
- Enjoy jogging around the path which is seven kilometres long or take a stroll along the low areas for spotting migratory birds or local animals and fishes.
- Enjoy a barbeque in this quiet place with your loved ones.
- Enjoy stargazing as this place is far from the illuminated city and you can look up to a clear sky at night. Watch the countless stars and constellations. You can enjoy a wonderful sunrise and sunset here.
- You can spend a night under the stars in camps. It is the ideal place for enjoying such activity, far from the humdrums of the busy city. The place is a favourite hub of the campers. The dunes around the lake are best places for an overnight camping, stargazing, barbecues. You can do best by taking the ideal spot to pitch your tents. Get all the camp equipment you need like sleeping bag, torches and tents and sleeping bags and mats. Respect the environment and keep the place, clean as ever before you leave the spot.
- When you are in and around the Al Qudra lake it is imperative that you start exploring the local animals and the avian species here. The place serves as a natural habitat for local animals like desert foxes, gazelles, Arabian Oryx and so on. There are a large variety of reptiles and insects around. Among the birds you would be lucky to spot lapwings, flamingos, swans, black swans, Steppe Eagle or the Asian Houbara. Respect the privacy of animals and birds and do not feed them because it may result in a fine.
- Cycling in this area adds to the fun and mirth. It is the 86 kilometres path and this could be a popular activity for the most adventurous visitor. There are two bicycling tracks, one along the Mira Oasis while the other is in Seih Al Salam. You can also get bike rentals in the area. These places have provisions for restrooms too. You need to provide a passport or the Emirates ID for renting a bicycle. The track is open 24 hours. The bicycle store is generally open from 5 am to 11 am and from 4 pm to 10 pm.
- With a lot of activities at the Al Qudra lake, you may feel ravenously hungry. You could grab a bit at the Last Exit here. This place is at the entrance of Al Qudra and it has dining options as well as fast food hubs to grab a bite. The place is open on all days from 6 am to 3 am.
Things to keep in mind before heading to the Al Qudra Lake
- Due to some off roading here, it is best to go to the lake on a four-wheel drive.
- The best time for visiting the place is between October and April.
- Barbeque only at the places that are allotted for barbeques. You may use barbeque at the places.
- No feeding the birds and fishes are allowed at the Al Qudra Lake.
- High heeled shoes are not permissible in some areas here.
- Dress in comfortable clothes and get something warm if you stay during the nights as deserts tend to get colder in the evenings and at night.
- You may avail of toilet facilities at the parking area.
- Littering is prohibited here so be sure to carry garbage bags for avoiding any damage to the environment.
- You have to carry your own food and equipment for the picnics and barbeques.
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Nearby place visit – Love Lake
It is a must visit location if you are at the Al Qudra Lake region. The Love Lake is a part of the Al Qudra but it is a man-made lake with a special romantic ambiance. These are two lakes intertwined looking like two heart signs bound to each other. A wonderful creation and the amenities here are made of bio-degradable materials thus projecting the environment friendly vision of Dubai to the whole world.
The nearby area has all forest wood and bamboo structures while the Hadirah has the washrooms, barbecue stands, drinking water and all picnic amenities and facilities. The stones and marbles around are heart shaped. You have a park to sit and watch the picturesque views around. The jogging paths have a long stretch of seven kilometers. In the evenings the park is illuminated thus rendering a magical ambiance around.
At the heart of the park there is the activity zone with the badminton court. There is the giant red heart at the centre which makes it an enchanting location to the tourists. There is swing on the tree branches. You can carry food and drinks from outside and enjoy picnic inside the park.
- There is no entrance fee here.
- You need proper license to fly a drone inside the park.
- You should not feed the birds and the fishes.
- The place is very chilly in winter and very hot in summer. You have to wear appropriate and comfortable clothes.
- Be sure to clean up after a barbeque or picnic keeping in mind the environment friendly rules.
Location
The Al Qudra Lake is located in the Saih Al Salam desert, within the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. The Al Qudra Lake is located on the Al Qudra Road D63. It can be reached by the Dubai Al Ain Road E66 or the Emirates Road E611. Al Qudra Lake place takes less than an hour to reach from Dubai in a car.
Tickets
- The entry to Al Qudra Lake is absolutely free for all.
Timings
- The Al Qudra Lake is open 24 hours.
Conclusion
Al Qudra, the must visit artificial lake with a lot of flora and fauna is fast gaining ground as a tourist destination. The serenity and tranquillity of the place away from the bustling city life is a quiet retreat for the weekend. The sunset here is thoroughly enjoyable and the flora and fauna of the place along with the captivating desert landscape around is a great haunt for nature enthusiasts and photographers.
The avid tourist has ample scope to spend time with family and kids in the idyllic surroundings. Wild life photographers will get ample scope to photograph migratory rare birds and the rare Arabian Oryx that has been spotted here. Picnicking, cycling, barbequing and even dune bashing are some of the well-loved activities here. The place is very near to Dubai and ideal for a weekend getaway.
