The owner of a falcon holds the bird of prey in front of the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in the Emirati capital January 27, 2020. — AFP pic
After waiting in the pristine white-marbled reception area of the animal hospital, the falcons will undergo blood tests in order to complete paperwork for the trip. The Abu Dhabi facility is the world’s largest falcon hospital, frequented by falconers from across the Gulf region. Opportunities to take a falcon hunting are limited in the UAE, where it is only permitted in designated reserves.
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad permits falcons in the cabin or as checked baggage, and Dubai’s Emirates allows birds to travel alongside their owner to certain destinations in Pakistan.
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