Visit a Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi

While falconry is an ancient tradition in the Middle East, the falcons didn’t receive due medical care before the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (falconhospital.com) in 2007. With many accolades to its name, including the World’s Responsible Tourism Award for two consecutive years, the hospital looks after the health of the falcons in the region. To raise awareness among travellers and to make sure that the birds aren’t exploited in the name of tourism, the hospital also organises guided tours. The two-hour tour begins with a recap of the history of falconry in the Middle East and its significance, followed by a visit to the main examination room, where you are invited to watch a simple procedure of a ‘pedicure’ or ‘feather repair’ on one of the admitted falcons. visitabudhabi.ae