Top Places to Discover Abu Dhabi’s Natural Beauty and Wildlife

When you give a visit to national parks you will observe wildlife, learn about local cultures, and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Some of the best natural beauty and wildlife places have been gathered for you for a different experience in Abu Dhabi: 

Enjoy birdwatching at Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

The Al Wathba Wetland Reserve is a bird watcher's paradise with over 250 different bird species, including Egyptian eagles, eagle owls, and Socotra cormorants that pass through.

There are two self-guided walking trails (1.5 kilometers or 3 kilometers) for visitors to explore and a bird-watching hide to observe the flamingos.

The first protected area in the UAE, it's a beautiful place to take a break from the pace of life and rest while you search the skies for a fresh sighting or take in the vibrant flamingos' plumage that calls this location home from autumn to spring.

It is a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi city Centre.

Go kayaking through the mangroves at Jubail Mangrove Park

Jubail Mangrove Park, which is situated within a protected region, is home to a mangrove sanctuary as well as a distinctive intertidal marine setting. It also has a complex ecosystem that supports numerous local bird and fish species.

The sanctuary's mission is to inform visitors of the mangroves' crucial ecological role, which can be explored on foot or by boat.

You will experience the beautiful mangroves of Jubail Mangrove Park during a kayak ride there.

It opens daily from 7am to 9pm.

Pick fresh veggies at Emirates Bio Farm

Emirates Bio Farm has created a fully integrated tourism center to allow visitors to experience farming in a safe and fun environment. 

The facilities include a farm shop, outside dining/gathering area, experience center, greenhouse restaurant as well as an Arabian tent overlooking the farm and open desert dunes.

You may pick your own fresh vegetables at Emirates Bio Farm, take a tractor ride across the fields, and learn everything there is to know about organic farming.

Take a walk on the wild side on Sir Bani Yas Island

More than 17,000 freely roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, and cheetahs, live in the Arabian Wildlife Park on Sir Bani Yas Island.

You must reserve a staycation either on the island, at one of the Anantara properties, or at Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna, which arranges excursions to the island, if you wish to explore.

Cycle up Jebel Hafeet

The top of Jebel Hafeet, Abu Dhabi's tallest mountain, not only offers breathtaking 360-degree vistas and plenty of photo opportunities, but the bike ride up will also let you forget about everything else.

Visit a desert oasis in Al Ain

The Al Ain Oases, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a must-see destination for all locals.

Over 147,000 date palms and 100 other plant species can be seen there, and you can learn about things like the falaj, a traditional irrigation system created by the Bedouins, while taking a stroll (or riding a bike) across the 1,200 hectares of the garden.

Pay a visit on Saturdays and you’ll be able to check out Market Al Ain Oasis while you’re here.