Arys (Kazakh: Арыс; Russian: Арыс),[1][2] is a salt lake in Syrdariya District, Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan.

[3] The waters of the lake are mineral-rich, averaging 32.5 g/L (0.00117 lb/cu in) and containing, besides sodium chloride, iodine, fluorine, bromine, boron, zinc, manganese and iron.

[4] The lake lies in the western part of the Betpak-Dala semi-desert region, about 140 kilometers (87 mi) to the NNE of Kyzylorda town.

[5][6] The lake is shallow and its bottom is flat, covered with a 15 centimeters (5.9 in) to 50 centimeters (20 in) thick layer of salt.

Since 1968 Arys has completely dried up in the summer on a yearly basis.