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Christian monks, wild cheetahs, and delicate flamingos have all made their home on Sir Bani Yas Island, leaving a fascinating legacy for today’s well-heeled travelers. Wildlife meets luxury at the Abu Dhabi nature reserve, where oryx, giraffes, and hyenas roam freely around boutique hotels, luxury villas, and crumbling historical sites. The 33.6-square-mile salt dome is the UAE’s biggest natural island, more than half of which is taken up by the region’s largest wildlife reserve—the Arabian Wildlife Park. Here more than 17,000 animals roam to the delight of nature spotters on 4×4…
