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Photo creditsPhoto: Image taken by the NASA Expedition 22 crew. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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View Middle East on the mapNatural island with a wildlife reserve and beaches, reached by tender

Sir Bani Yas

Sir Bani Yas · United Arab Emirates · View on map

A nature reserve island in the Persian Gulf off Abu Dhabi. Passengers go ashore by tender boat to visit the Arabian Wildlife Park, where animals roam freely, and a private beach. A special resort-style port of call.

From port to town

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Sir Bani Yas · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

Sir Bani Yas has a hot desert climate. Winters are mild and comfortable, while summers are extremely hot.
Climate
Arabic (English is also used in tourism)
Language
UAE dirham (AED)
Currency
November to March, when temperatures are mild
Best time to visit
Local food
Arabic cuisine (hummus, kebabs, machboos)the resort's international cuisine
Sights
Arabian Wildlife Park (4WD safari)Watching Arabian oryx, gazelles and giraffesKayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) at the cruise-only beachAncient Christian monastery ruins

English text in preparation.

Monthly average high / low temperatures
23°
14°Jan
24°
15°Feb
28°
18°Mar
33°
22°Apr
39°
27°May
42°
30°Jun
42°
31°Jul
41°
31°Aug
39°
29°Sep
36°
26°Oct
30°
21°Nov
25°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DOHA INTL · about 148 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
AED 2.00
Water 500 ml
AED 23.50
Coffee
AED 12.50
Inexpensive meal
AED 40.00
Local beer
AED 19.00
Big Mac

This port of call is operated by a cruise line or similar company. Prices inside the facility are set by the operator. Prices in the city of Abu Dhabi are given for reference. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AUH
Zayed International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 209 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Sir Bani Yas” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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