Al Gurm Corniche
Al Gurm, Eastern Mangroves · Abu Dhabi
Viewing platforms along the 3.5 km shaded path look straight over the Mangrove National Park mudflats, where waders feed at low tide.
- Free
- About 1 h
- Bring your own
- Easy
How it works
Park near Dolphin Park, walk to the platforms and scan the mudflats on a falling tide.
The catch
Joggers and cyclists share the path, so the platforms are calmest at dawn.
Bring
Binoculars or a spotting scope
Checked Nov 2026
A fully shaded 3.5 km path, closed to cars, runs along the mangroves and links the island to the mainland.
- Free
- 45 min
- Bring your own
- Easy
How it works
Park near Dolphin Park and ride the shaded track in either direction. Cafes and exercise stations line the route.
The catch
It is short, so stronger riders will be doing laps.
Bring
Bike, water
Checked Nov 2026
A shaded 3.5 km promenade with viewing platforms runs right along the edge of Mangrove National Park, free and open around the clock.
- Free
- About 1 h
- Easy
How it works
Park near Dolphin Park and walk the shaded path, stopping at the platforms and the education stations. Kayak tours into the mangroves leave from along the corniche.
The catch
You stay on the shore; getting among the trees means booking a kayak tour from here.
Bring
Water, binoculars
Checked Nov 2026
Pair it with
- Yadoo's House · Emirati food · 2.6 km away
- House of Tea (Al Khalidiyah) · Cafeterias and karak · 2.6 km away
- Al Mrzab · Big groups · 3.0 km away
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