Agama (Bubethan) 

This reptile is active in the day-time and can often be spotted sunning itself while sitting on bushes. It may bite when handled. In the daytime, during the breeding season, the body of the males often turns bright blue and the tail a vivid orange, in order to attract females. 

Desert Monitor 

This is the largest lizard in the UAE and can reach a length of more than one meter. Contrary to popular belief, it is not poisonous. It puffs itself and makes a loud hissing sound when it feels threatened. It moves around in the daytime, and can often be spotted. 

Sand Lizard (Umln Slaimoun) 

It lives on the sandy plains in areas that have a lot of vegetation. They are very fast and blend very well into their surroundings. When chased, it often hides in one of its burrows near the roots of shrubs. 

Dune S'and gecko (Tha'aihah) 

Widespread throughout Arabia, this reptile is an active hunter. In turn, it is preyed upon by snakes, especially the sand boa, and carnivores such as the sand cat and Ruppell's fox. It lives in the sandy desert on soft sand. 

Spiny-tailed lizard 

Locally known as Dhub, over-hunting of this species has resulted in protective measures being taken to save it in the UAE. They do not need to drink water as they obtain all that they need from the moisture in the plants that they eat. This reptile sheds its skin and can live up to 80 years. 

Sand skink (Ehlecha) 

This reptile is common and widespread in central and southern Arabia. It is found in sand dune areas on loose sand and can swim in the sand like a fish in water. It bears live young and it can grow to about 20 cm.