Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
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Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
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Ben H
Corte Madera, CA30 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Absolutely the best thing we did in Abu Dhabi, hands down. If you have any desire to learn more about Falcons and Falconry this is a must-do. Our guide, Hassan, was incredibly knowledgeable but just as importantly, funny! He was able to keep a crowd that spoke at least four different languages, engaged for the entire tour. It was amazing to be up close and personal to witness a bird “pedicure” and also to watch a feeding from very close up. Even watching a surgery in action was amazing and shows how much these birds are really cared for.
I can’t say it enough: do this tour!
I can’t say it enough: do this tour!
Written April 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Charlie
7 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
My wife & I visited Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital Sunday afternoon September 6, 2020. They recently re-opened for tours and we happened to be the only group, what a treat! Our host was Hassan, a personable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable tour guide. Had we not seen a single bird, his good natured manner & expert knowledge/tour would have been worth the visit alone. The tour is very interesting with a good pace including a small museum, history of falcons & ADFH, and interactive discussion with some friendly competition to gauge what you’re learning. No kids were present but it’s clear that Hassan has the ability to hold everyone’s interest, the young and young at heart. The tour of the falcon holding area & exam/procedure room is amazing with numerous birds of several species, size and beautiful colors & vet assistants who provide a brief informative talk while you’re in the midst of 15-20 falcons on their perch. We both held a falcon, with ample time for many photos, including a feeding. Then an up close interaction with the vet performing a 10-15 minute procedure/exam with as many photos/videos as desired, the continuation of the hospital tour followed by a visit to the aviary, a simulated mountain environment. All the staff made us very welcome & were delightful to engage. This was an an amazing opportunity that we had been wanting to do for over a year; one of the top experiences we’ve had in Abu Dhabi. Thank you sincerely ADFH, and especially Hassan!
Written September 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AlexisPB
Ash Shibhanah, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Couples
My husband and I wanted to adopt a cat after our beloved cat died for almost a month, and in the past we only took our cats to the vets in the city which the way they dealing with you depending on your luck and too commercialized.
Until we found our new baby (cat) and adopted from the Abu Dhabi Animal Shelter at Falcon Hospital! The services here was amazing and feeling like they work from heart. We were so impressed and confident that our baby will be safe, healthy and happy from now on! We love ADFH + ADAS❤️
Until we found our new baby (cat) and adopted from the Abu Dhabi Animal Shelter at Falcon Hospital! The services here was amazing and feeling like they work from heart. We were so impressed and confident that our baby will be safe, healthy and happy from now on! We love ADFH + ADAS❤️
Written August 12, 2020
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Cheryl S
2 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
it’s a fantastic trip with welcoming environment and interactive activities throughout the hospital trip, a must see attraction to learn more from the signature of UAE.
however, it’s very unpleasant experience for booking the trip via VooTours Tourism, they have exceptional misleading description and booking system online, leading you thought that picking up is included in the price, in which the travelling fare by self is quite expensive that you can go to the falcon hospital by taxi/ booking private car only. The agency representative just sent you message and asked you to go by yourself after payment being settled and stated no refund! The most important is that the agency really overcharged if pick up not included, around 280AED per person. And actually for tickets only, you can book online directly from falcon hospital with the price of around 180AED only! Never use this agency again with such dishonesty.
however, it’s very unpleasant experience for booking the trip via VooTours Tourism, they have exceptional misleading description and booking system online, leading you thought that picking up is included in the price, in which the travelling fare by self is quite expensive that you can go to the falcon hospital by taxi/ booking private car only. The agency representative just sent you message and asked you to go by yourself after payment being settled and stated no refund! The most important is that the agency really overcharged if pick up not included, around 280AED per person. And actually for tickets only, you can book online directly from falcon hospital with the price of around 180AED only! Never use this agency again with such dishonesty.
Written January 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
John M
Phoenix, AZ2 contributions
May 2021 • Family
The Falcon Hospital was amazing! We have four kids (ages 4-13) and our guide Hasan was great with them! We saw dozens of falcons up close. We held a saker falcon and an owl. We watched a technician care for a falcon‘a talons and feet. My daughter held another falcon and fed it! The aviary had 25 falcons flying around and was so cool! This was superior to a typical zoo experience as it was just my family on a small personal tour.
Written May 27, 2021
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Malcolm D
Dubai, United Arab Emirates101 contributions
Feb 2020
The location is ideally situated between Dubai and Abu Dhabi which makes it an ideal stop for a visit on the way to Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital offers tours of the facility (see website for details) and I would advise a prior booking as these tours could get booked on the day.
The tour is most interesting and the gentleman who showed us around (Mr. Obeid) was most knowledgeable, charming and full of humor.
Without taking away the buzz from the actual tour, I can mention here that besides knowledge of the various types of falcon and their behavior, you will learn about the ‘seasons’ of the Falcon and visit some very, very interesting areas of the facility.
A once in a lifetime type of tour – definitely not to be missed.
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital offers tours of the facility (see website for details) and I would advise a prior booking as these tours could get booked on the day.
The tour is most interesting and the gentleman who showed us around (Mr. Obeid) was most knowledgeable, charming and full of humor.
Without taking away the buzz from the actual tour, I can mention here that besides knowledge of the various types of falcon and their behavior, you will learn about the ‘seasons’ of the Falcon and visit some very, very interesting areas of the facility.
A once in a lifetime type of tour – definitely not to be missed.
Written April 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
The Brits In Brussels
Brussels, Belgium18 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
A fantastic tour of the falcon hospital and surrounding facilities. A big thank you to our guide, Hasan, who was very informative and made the visit enjoyable with his friendly and fun conversation. This is a must do for those interested in finding out more about UAE culture. I would especially recommend it to those with curious younger children as you get to see a minor (non gory) procedure on a falcon as well as the falcons all lined up in the waiting room. There’s also the opportunity to hold a falcon.
An excellent way to spend a couple of hours.
An excellent way to spend a couple of hours.
Written January 20, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Lenny2299
Washington DC, DC1,141 contributions
Nov 2021
If you want to do something more local then this is a great side trip when in Abu Dhabi. The tour takes you through the facility and you get to hold a falcon. We also got to hold a small owl which was very cute. The guide is very engaging and the staff that shows the hospital area was very nice. Learned a lot about falcons and their care. We got to feed a falcon - very strong beaks!
This is not a normal tourist attraction so don’t read too much into the negative reviews. This is a working animal hospital. It is also a distance outside of the city center so allow time for a taxi or Uber. It shows up well on google maps.
This is not a normal tourist attraction so don’t read too much into the negative reviews. This is a working animal hospital. It is also a distance outside of the city center so allow time for a taxi or Uber. It shows up well on google maps.
Written December 2, 2021
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Marcus L
2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
One of my favourite Tourism Activities in the whole UAE to take visiting Family & Friends. Our guide Hassan was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Birds & Educated us on them through great humour and storytelling. Watching a live procedure as well as feeding the birds was a highlight.
Written October 5, 2020
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Alvis L
4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Our tour guide, Hassan, was funny and informative and kept our two minor children engaged during the tour. We got to see an actual procedure performed on one of the falcons there, held a falcon on our arm, and my wife got to feed a falcon. This was an awesome experience that I would definitely do again!
Written June 24, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mary
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Medicine is the cleanest on the planet. But that is why in the Emirates, medical workers are allowed to go in uniform. Why not forbid to wear them. Is it a street style medical uniform? Where it is seen, so that medical staff do not change clothes at work before going out into the street.Please take strict measures for this.
caroleromeo104
New York City, NY21 contributions
I always felt a little disgusted in New York City when I saw people with a hospital uniform on traveling in the subways or buses, or standing outside during a break smoking a cigarette and walking into cafes or restaurants for lunch. In the hospital I worked at in Italy, nurses were not allowed to go outside in their hospital uniforms. The Falcon Hospital that was under discussion on a post does not have human patients and the only people I saw walking outside the treatment area for the birds were the tourists and the guides. I personally did not see people who were working in the treatment area for the falcons walking outside.
Sutul
Danville, CA22 contributions
Is there a tour offered from Dubai? I will need transport.
liz
Miramar Beach, FL5 contributions
You can make your reservations on line for the tour at the Falcon Hospital. You can get to Abu Dhabi from Dubai by bus it is only 25 dh at the bus stop in Abu Dhabi you can get a taxi to take you to the Falcon Hospital. If your taxi driver doesn’t know where it is. Get out of the taxi and fine another taxi. People are very friendly all around and very safe to ask for help to get to the Falcon Hospital. Believe me is not very difficult. You might need to tell your driver to come back to get you after the tour since the Hospital is a little bit away from the city. The whole thing will be a fun and nice experience.
Shrinidhi Hande
Chennai (Madras), India931 contributions
Official website says prior booking is required for visitor tour.
Couldn't figure out where to book.
Question to those who've reviewed the falcon hospital- did you guys just walk in at 10 AM or did you book and took confirmation? If so from where/whom?
sumavax
Deggendorf, Germany860 contributions
We rang them up approx. 2 hours before the start of the tour at 10 am and enquired about the possibility of joining a tour. They said it was no problem. They did not hand over tickets when we paid.
Ethnic Traveller
212 contributions
Has anyone tried their tour with lunch option and was it good value? Was the tent indoors (air-conditioned) or outdoors? I'd like to book for the family on Saturday 7th April.
HelenEdwards
Redruth, United Kingdom53 contributions
Whilst I appreciate that this is an elderly post it may be helpful to others to get a price comparison. I had emailed the hospital prior to arriving in Abu Dhabi and was told I could book just the tour directly with the for around 178 dirhams. I waited u til I arrived as I wasn’t sure about other things I wanted to do and which was the best order, but having sotprted this our hotel concierge made me a booking for the very next day at the same price. We travelled about thirty minutes by taxi each way. Even including the price of the taxis, 60 each journey for two of u, we were way better off booking directly compared with the 370 per person quoted by one tour operator. I don’t think that price included a lunch. So make your own way. The hospital will organise taxi returns for you and save some cash for another fab experience. Or donate to the hospital!
Heba S
3 contributions
Hi,
How much would it cost per night to board my cat there?
Thank you
Montcuq46800
Melbourne, Australia44 contributions
A bit late in answering but your cat would end up being a falcons dinner.
RITA Z
Singapore, Singapore381 contributions
How much for a taxi to the hospital and back can someone answer me and about the Saluki dogs nearby ? correct? Thank you so much.
SueDoshi
Richmond, UK45 contributions
Saluki dogs are just around the back of the falcon hospital a 10 minute walk! The guys there are very hospitable and happy to show you around.
CountryBique T
La Tour-du-Pin, France38 contributions
Bonjour,
Quelqu'un peut-il m'indiquer les taris ? adulte & enfant de 12 ans ?
Merci
isabelle f
Tours, France40 contributions
170 dhs/adulte
130dhs/enfant je crois.
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