One can never get enough of Lakes in the UAE. Be it the gram-worthy Pink lake or the moon-shaped lake, UAE is filled with lakes that break the internet now and then. And the latest addition to the list is Plant Lake. Yep, Abu Dhabi has a Plant Lake, and we can’t keep calm.
Plant Lake Becomes To New Gram-Worthy Attraction In Abu Dhabi
The gram-worthy Plant Lake is nestled on the eastern edge of Al Jubail Island, close to Zeera Island and across the water from Khor Laffan. The lake isn’t officially named ‘Plant Lake’, but it was attached to it by Abu Dhabi photographer Amar Habeeb (@amarhabeeb).
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The picture shot by him shows lush greenery, and no, it’s not photoshopped tricky. He shot a drone video, which shows us how green this Plant Lake is. The lake is surrounded by a canopy of Al Jubail and Zeera mangroves and looks nothing but beautiful.
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Well, Abu Dhabi never fails to surprise us, and we can’t wait to know more about this lake soon. And if you are planning to visit Abu Dhabi to check this lake in person, don’t forget to check out Salt Lake too. Situated a mere 40-minute drive away from the Abu Dhabi city, along the Abu Dhabi – Al Ain highway lies a stunning water body, inhabited by more than 250 species of plants and birds. The Al Wathba reserve was once a coastal salt flat (sabkha). However, it has now flourished into natural and man-made lakes that enable many of Abu Dhabi’s wildlife species to thrive.
Spot Flamingos, Go On Walking Tours & Spam Your Gram
The Al Wathba reserve is home to more than 250 species of birds, 37 plant species and varied types of dragonflies and damselflies. The reserves also have walking tours that let you explore the place on foot. You can take a self-guided tour, and a bird hide equipped with binoculars and a telescope.
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While there are many birds and distinct species, this place is particularly renowned for the abundance of Greater Flamingos, with as many as 4,000 living there during autumn and spring. Now ain’t that cool? The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, which manages the site, has purposefully kept the reserve as raw as possible, so you will love walking around the area.