Thought the UAE was all about sky scrappers and high rises? Turns out no! Abu Dhabi is leaving no stone unturned to position itself as a tourist hub. On that note, the city has some ‘pleasant’ plans to wow travelers. Wondering what? A stunning new mangrove walk is now open Abu Dhabi and the pictures look straight out of a fairytale.
What’s In It?
If going on long strolls is your idea of unwinding then Abu Dhabi might be your favourite new spot. A gorgeous boardwalk amidst a landscape of mangroves is now part of the city. The AED 5 billion Mangrove Walk Project, stretches along the Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and is now open to the public.
The new boardwalk, stretching between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, is an initiative to promote eco-tourism in the capital. Apart from the breathtaking backdrop, the site also serves as an ideal spot for family picnics, as well as permit adventure junkies to go kayaking. Besides, there’s a kids’ play area where the minis can unwind.
The new park also boasts a dedicated viewing deck, allowing visitors to soak in the stunning views, click photographs and understand the importance of mangroves in our ecosystem. The mangrove forest is also home to 60,000 species of birds and marine life, protected by the Government.
The Qurum Walkway is open to visitors daily from 8:00 am to 6.30pm, and is FREE to visit for all. The wallboard has three routes, with the longest one extending up to 2 kilometres and the shortest one covering 1 km.
What Else?
Meanwhile, Yas Island is all set to welcome a AED 367,000,000 sports facility centre on 29 November. CLYMB, the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall is opening doors this November. The project which was first announcement in 2016 will feature the world’s tallest climbing wall as well as the widest flight chamber.
Miral is the brain behind the project, which will be open to the public from 29 November. CLYMB feature unique sporting challenges to fitness enthusiasts from around the world. This in turn enhances Abu Dhabi’s position as a global tourism destination.
Providing immediate access to Yas Mall and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Clymb boasts a wall which runs up to 43 metres in height. The indoor adventure will have four walls, with varying degrees of difficulty, offering a little something for beginners and professionals. The arena is decked with restaurants, shopping centers and a party zone, so you can chill after a hectic workout.