RAKWS(Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary) was established in 1985 and was officially declared as a protected area on March 1, 1998 by Local Order No. (2) of 1998.Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, (Arabic: رأس الخور), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a wetland reserve renowned for attracting migratory birds in large numbers. The wetlands have large numbers of birds, crustaceans, small mammals and fish.
