The Arabian Toad \ Sclerophrys arabica is one of the very few amphibians found in the United Arab Emirates, where it is mainly associated with the Hajar Mountains and nearby gravel plains wherever surface water is available. It is an Arabian Peninsula endemic, with natural populations recorded in Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Yemen.

In the UAE, this toad is usually found around mountain wadis, pools, springs, irrigation channels, farms, and gardens, especially in areas where water remains after rainfall or is available through agriculture. It has a stout body, warty skin, and variable brown, olive, or greyish coloration that helps it blend with wet rocks, gravel, and soil. After rain, it may become more visible and active, often gathering near temporary pools to breed.

The Arabian Toad feeds mainly on small insects and other invertebrates, making it an important part of the wadi ecosystem. Although it lives in one of the driest countries in the region, its survival depends closely on the presence of water, making wadis, springs, and small freshwater habitats especially important for this species.