Are There Elephants in Dubai? Sheikh Hamdan Snaps A Photo

Is it possible to find these tropical beasts out in the wild?

Dubai, the city popularly recognised for its larger-than-life skyscrapers, is also home to a vast area of desert landscapes. You surely would spot a camel or two on your way to Abu Dhabi, or maybe even a falcon or gazelle deep within the uncharted deserts of the city.

So, when the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, took to Instagram to share a photo of elephants with the caption of “#Dubai #Elephant #iphoneography☝?”, netizens were shocked to see such a tropical beast in the desert.

Are There Elephants in Dubai? Sheikh Hamdan Snaps A Photo

Unfortunately, elephants cannot exist out in the wild due to Dubai’s hot and humid climate. These large mammals typically live in tropical parts of the world, such as Africa and South Asia. where rainfall is prevalent and vegetation is thick.

It is likely that Sheikh Hamdan visited the Dubai Safari Park, an animal sanctuary located in Al Warqa, that provides education and raises awareness on wildlife conservation. In addition to elephants, the safari houses deers, cheetahs, tigers and many more.

Lead image courtesy of Instagram/@faz3