Parque Nacional de Manglares

Just minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, the mangroves of the National Park form a green labyrinth of quiet channels. Exploring them by kayak or paddle board allows you to observe herons, flamingos, crabs and fish among the tree roots. At sunset, the city skyscrapers reflect on the water. Several companies rent kayaks and organize guided tours, including at night with underwater lights. The early morning hours are the quietest for bird watching. 📷 Photographs courtesy of Dannie.gh (CC BY-SA 4.0), SpongistBuffoonist (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Tashmetova808 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.