Sir Bani Yas Island was declared a protected sanctuary in order to preserve the exotic desert wildlife of the UAE. You can take on a wildlife safari in a 4X4 and explore the rustic terrains home to gazelle, giraffe, leopard and the Arabian Oryx. The Oryx which was almost on the brink of extinction, due to over-hunting, has thrived and multiplied on the island, the wildlife is a true treat to savour, as your vehicle drives along the rocky hills of Sir Bani Yas Island.