The Eastern Mangroves promenade and its jetties, with the mangroves beyond

Neighbourhood guide · Abu Dhabi

Eastern Mangroves and Jubail, the green edge

Mangrove National Park by kayak, the Anantara and the boardwalk of Jubail Island.

The back story

  1. Neighbourhood guide

    Eastern Mangroves and Jubail

    Eastern Mangroves·In depth

    Mangrove National Park by kayak, the Anantara and the boardwalks of Jubail Island.

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What to see and do

  1. Kayak at high tide

    Mangrove National Park

    Eastern Mangroves·National park

    The protected mangrove forest on the city’s eastern shore, explored by kayak or paddleboard.

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  2. The 2 km boardwalk

    Jubail Mangrove Park

    Jubail Island·Nature park

    A 2 km boardwalk through the mangroves of Jubail Island, between Yas and Saadiyat; book ahead.

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  3. Beside the trees

    Eastern Mangroves Promenade

    Eastern Mangroves·Waterfront walk

    A promenade along the edge of the mangroves, where the kayak trips start.

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Bars and lounges

  1. Over the mangroves

    Impressions

    Eastern Mangroves·Lounge

    The rooftop lounge of the Anantara Eastern Mangroves, looking over the national park.

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Where to stay

  1. Over the mangroves

    Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi

    Eastern Mangroves·Grand hotel

    Over Mangrove National Park, with the Impressions rooftop lounge and a hammam.

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Health and wellness

  1. The hammam

    Anantara Spa, Eastern Mangroves

    Eastern Mangroves·Spa

    The Anantara spa at Eastern Mangroves, with a traditional hammam.

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Share your Eastern Mangroves & Jubail tips

Kayaked in the mangroves? Share the tide and the operator you used.

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