Abu Dhabi Corniche Walk on Weekend | Great walk in Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach
Living in the dessert and at the edge of the Arabian Gulf must have been always interesting and stunning. The corniche offers enjoying the sights and sounds of calm waters, and an amazing view of the buildings in Abu Dhabi, that stretches for miles and miles.
The place to be if you want to enjoy great weather. Taking a walk, jogging are one of many popular options. Because I’m mostly with my family we prefer to rent out bikes and cycle. There are also electric scooters that you can find everywhere, all you have to do is jump on and wiz. You can have refreshments from any of the kiosks or a quick bite. Also available is work out stations, basketball and volleyball courts. Don’t worry you can just tag in and join any team, people are super friendly.
The Corniche (or Corniche Road) is located in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Corniche is 8 km long, and includes children's play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, restaurants, cafés and the Corniche Beach.
It forms a sweeping curve on the western side of the main Abu Dhabi island and is replete with cycle paths, fountains and park areas. Between 2002 and 2003, land was reclaimed from the sea and the Corniche was extended. Some of the earlier landmarks were demolished in the process. Certain parts of the Corniche have significant deposition of sand, with people using the area as a public beach.
Prior to the 1970s, the current area occupied by the Corniche was a beach, where dhows and ships used to anchor and transfer cargo or people; at the time, the Mina Zayed area was not yet constructed.
Marina Mall is located across from the Corniche and can be accessed using a narrow breakwater road. At Marina Mall, the UAE flag is hoisted and holds the record for being one of the tallest flagpoles in the world.
Lulu Island from the Corniche
Lulu Island is a tiny reclaimed island located about a kilometer from the corniche and the Emirates Palace Hotel is at the southern end. There are a number of skyscrapers at the northern end, with newer taller skyscrapers being built on the southern end.
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19 Jun 2020
