Written By Arabiers Digital & Reviewed by Robeena Brown
18 July , 2024 | 13 min
Mangrove National Park Overview
Mangrove National Park is a protected area which is 19 sq. km covered with coastal mangrove forests in Abu Dhabi. The park is located outskirts of the city and is ideal place for visit for nature lovers or visitors looking for outdoor activities in Abu Dhabi.
The park is among the vital assets of the Emirate and hence it is managed by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi. Visitors get to see wildlife birds and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna found in the park.
When you visit this park you will enjoy fresh air amidst nature making perfect place to visit for relaxation. The mangrove forests, mudflats, algal communities, and marshes found offers amazing experience for visitors.
There are different activities you can do when you visit this park among them kayaking and strolling around the park seeing different wildlife. You will also enjoy the picturesque lush greenery. You can also check out Abu Dhabi Dhow Cruise for thrilling adventure.
The following are the best activities you can enjoy at the park:
Eastern mangroves Abu Dhabi Kayaking is among the main activity you can enjoy at this park. You can embark on this experience either in the morning where you will kayak for 1 hour. Kayaking in the morning allows visitors to catch the sunrise, enjoy the serene environment and fresh air.
You can also go kayaking in the park at night. There are neon lights on the kayaks which makes then glow in the quite waters. You can also kayaking in the park in the evening at sunset where you can catch as the stunning sunset views.
You can spot different wildlife animals Mangrove National Park in their natural habitat. Among the animals you will see is wide-winged heron when kayaking and marine life such as Black crabs, dugongs, shrimps, sea snakes, egrets, cormorants, sandpipers, and bottlenose dolphins.
You will also get to see birds around the park as they make noises among them pink flamingos. All these wildlife makes the park biodiversity.
If you are visiting the park with your family you can take a boat ride and explore the park as with your entire family get to learn the significance of nature on welfare and health of humans.
Besides, if you are also visiting with your loved one you can take the donut boat ride and have quality time as you relax enjoy the nature sounds. The eco boats are spacious and can accommodate four adults and four children or six adults. There is a tiny table fixed at the middle of the board where you can put the snacks and drinks you can take while enjoying the ride.
Stand-up paddle boarding is yet another adventurous activity you can enjoy at the park. You will get to explore the eastern mangroves for up to 1 hour as your paddle through the green landscape.
As you enjoy paddle boarding, you will get to spot different marine life and wildlife. You will also get to see the forest landscape that is boarding mangrove forest.
Summer months between April to July is the best time to visit the park. During this time you will get to spot different rare species around the park such as western reef heron and greater flamingos.
Also during summer season the animals do get to shore to drink water therefore it is easy to see them. On timing, it is best to visit early in the morning so that you can have enough time to explore the park.
There is no entrance fee to the park however you will have to pay to for different activities such as boar ride, kayaking among others. You can book all-inclusive tour such as Kayaking tour which will save you the hassle to arrange means to get to the park and organizing your visit.
You can use different means of transport to get to the park. Here are the options available.
You can get to the park by boat from Dubai or other emirates. The park is located in Jubail Island and when you get to Island all you have to do is follow road signs to get to the park.
Yu can board a bus from Abu Dhabi City Center to the park. You should take bus route 160 because they pass near the park.
You can hire taxi to the park from Abu Dhabi city center. It is easy to book a ride because you can use ride-hailing apps. When you get into the taxi you tell the driver to take you to park.
You can drive to the park from Abu Dhabi City Center along Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street (E10) and then you take exit toward Al Reem Street. From here you follow the road sign to get to the park.
If you are at the Abu Dhabi International Airport you should drive along E10 highway heading to Abu Dhabi city, follow the road signs and get to Al Reem Street then to Mangrove National Park.
The park is open for visit anytime of the year for visitors. You can enjoy board riding, kayaking, and bird watching among other activities. You can also visit Jubail Mangrove Park too.
Mangrove walk ticket is AED 15.
You either use boat, bus, drive or hire taxi to the Mangrove Park Abu Dhabi.
Food and beverages are not allowed in the park. You should take a meal before you come inside the park.
Between April to July is the best time to visit the park.
There are several places you can enjoy kayaking in Abu Dubai. Here are the spots:
There are more than 60 bird species found in this park among them western reef heron and greater flamingo.
It is located along the Abu Dhabi eastern coastline near the Eastern Mangroves area.