6 of the best · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Six Walks Around Abu Dhabi
The Corniche at sunset, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, the Yas Bay boardwalk, Al Qana, the Eastern Mangroves promenade and the Al Hosn site.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated November 2026
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Three Abu Dhabi moments we keep going back to: the Grand Mosque in the late afternoon, the light under the Louvre’s dome, and a kayak into the mangroves at high tide.
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At sunset
The Corniche promenade
The long seafront promenade from the Corniche beach towards Marina Mall and Emirates Palace.
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From the Louvre to the beach
Mamsha Al Saadiyat
The beachfront promenade of cafés and restaurants on Saadiyat, a short walk from the Louvre.
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By the water 5
Promenades and boardwalks.
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Across from the mosque
Al Qana
The waterfront of restaurants and a 106-berth marina on the creek, close to the Grand Mosque.
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Beside the trees
Eastern Mangroves Promenade
A promenade along the edge of the mangroves, where the kayak trips start.
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From the Louvre to the beach
Mamsha Al Saadiyat
The beachfront promenade of cafés and restaurants on Saadiyat, a short walk from the Louvre.
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At sunset
The Corniche promenade
The long seafront promenade from the Corniche beach towards Marina Mall and Emirates Palace.
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A 3 km boardwalk
Yas Bay Waterfront
A palm-lined 3 km boardwalk on the south shore of Yas Island, from restaurant to restaurant.
Walks
Heritage 1
Where the city began.
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Fort, foundation, artisans
The Al Hosn site on foot
From the fort to the Cultural Foundation and the House of Artisans, in the city centre.
