Arabian Tahr (Arabitragus jayakari) is a rare mountain ungulate and one of the most important native mammals of the United Arab Emirates. It is endemic to the mountains of northern Oman and the UAE, with a very limited range and a strong connection to steep rocky terrain. In the UAE, it is mainly associated with rugged mountain slopes and wadis, with an important small population recorded on Jebel Hafit in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Red List notes that the species prefers north-facing slopes between 1,000 and 1,800 m, where cooler conditions, higher rainfall, and more diverse vegetation provide better feeding and shelter.

Built for life on cliffs and steep slopes, the Arabian Tahr has a compact body, strong legs, and excellent climbing ability. It feeds mainly on mountain vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, leaves, and seasonal growth after rainfall. Its survival in the UAE depends on quiet mountain habitats with enough vegetation and limited disturbance. The species is threatened by habitat loss, development around mountain areas, competition with livestock, and possible disease transmission from domestic goats. Globally, it is listed as Endangered (EN), while the Abu Dhabi assessment treats the Jebel Hafit population as Critically Endangered (CR) because of its very small and isolated population.