Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
18 July , 2024 | 12 min
The Jubail Mangrove Park is an ecological park located in Abu Dhabi. The park attracts a lot of tourist who want to learn about the mangrove biodiversity and also enjoy different activities in the park.
The mangrove has played key role in environment conservation and you can learn all about that in this park. When you vii this park you will also get to different marine life and native avian species.
Tourist can also experience the thrilling Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with live show and and BBQ Buffet while being in the city.
The park is located at Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
When you visit the park you will not only enjoy the fresh air and scenery but also try different activities. Here are those activities:
Jubail Mangrove Walk Abu Dhabi is one of the first activities most visitors take to explore the park. You can go on solo tour or with the guide.
A solo tour entails going around the park on your own views dense mangrove vegetation. The guided tour is better because you will be accompanied by guide who will fill you in about the park, wildlife and importance of the mangrove vegetation.
The guided tours are conducted in groups and all participates ought to be from 5 years and above. During the guided walk tour you will make stops at viewing tower, Salt Collector and other places.
You can enjoy kayaking in Abu Dhabi for up to 1 hour at the Jubail Park. You can choose different kayaking tours experience double or single kayak for sunrise, sunset or “night glow not only on the Eastern Mangroves but also other parts of the park.
You don’t need to have knowledge to try this experience. You will be guided by a tour guide.
When exploring the park you will get to spot different animal species among them crabs, molluscs and migratory birds like the Western Reef heron and flamingoes.
These animals live in the green vegetation and it will depend the seasons you are visiting for a chance to see them.
You will learn the importance of mangrove at the visitor’s centre and how they have assisted in UAE ecosystem. You will get to have a close view of the mangrove at the viewing terraces and enjoy the stunning views as much as you want.
There are different marine animals which live in the waters and mangrove found in Jubail Park. These aquatic species play important role in keep the mangrove forest health.
When kayaking or talking walk in the park you will spot various marine animals such as colorful fish, crabs, starfish and sea urchins, octopuses or small rays.
The best time to visit the Jubail Mangrove Park is during winter season. You should time your visit between 1 PM to 3 PM.
The park is open every day and during this time there is high tides thus best time to catch amazing water views. When you visit the park during low tide times hours you will find the park is dry.
You need to have entrance ticket to be allowed into Jubail Mangrove Park. The ticket prices are:
It is easy to get to theark from Abu Dhabi and here are the means of transport you can use.
You can board buses heading to park and the bus numbers are 101, 401,400, 32, 111, 110, and 104.
You can rent card in Abu Dhabi city to the park or if you have your own can drive via from Yas Public beach or Saadiyat Beach Club.
The drive to the park is around 20 minutes from city Centre. The park is located near the Madinat Zayed shopping Center.
You can hire taxi from Abu Dhabi to the park. There are several taxi services providers around the city so it is easy to get a taxi or can book the ride by making reservation visa app.
The park is important in protection of Abu Dhabi coastline and also keeps the climate suitable marine and other wildlife in the park. You can also check out Sharjah Safari Park and see what it has to offer.
You should plan your visit during cooler months. Your timing should be between 1:00 pm and 03:00 pm.
Jubail Island is located north-eastern part of Abu Dhabi. It is About 30 kilometres from Dubai city centre.
You need to have special permit to be allowed use drone in the park. The permit to use drone film the park comes at a cost of around AED 200.
Jubail Park sits on 100 hectares.