Sports and leisure activities Abu Dhabi

What a great idea to stretch your legs by getting on one of those bicycles to ride around the Oasis. As soon as you cross the entrance, you will find "0asis bicycle Rental" without any worries. No paperwork is required. You will be able to roam the 1,200 hectares accompanied by the singing of the birds, while admiring the play of light in the palm trees of the 550 small orchards shared by the happy owners. Magnificent photos are to be taken!

The gathered paddlers take you on the foreshore of Bani Yas to discover the mangrove, an ecosystem richer than we think and fascinating. The woody plants plunge their roots into the mud, the fauna is interesting and the lagoon superb. Bring a bathing suit, a t-shirt, a cap and a good pair of sunglasses. Sun protection is recommended to avoid sunburn even in the early morning. Towels will be provided just in case. A very nice excursion from the age of 6.

It is so rare to walk in the wild in the UAE that we highly recommend this little getaway. The walk accompanied by your guide will bring you close to the animals that populate the reserve such as antelopes, gazelles, oryx and even giraffes. Another possibility, choose the Wadi option, which will lead you on the steep reliefs of the salt cones with explanations from your guide on the geological formation. Be well equipped with good walking shoes, a cap and sunglasses.

Several possible routes, flat or mountainous, in the wheel of a guide. The first one is accessible to all. You will walk in the lagoon to see the pink flamingos nesting in the heart of the mangroves. The one-hour tour starts early in the morning or just before sunset. It is suitable for the whole family and small trailers are even available for small children. The other option is to hop on a mountain bike and explore the reserve's wildlife. This is an outing for trained people only.

Invented in 1956 in California, with a lawnmower engine, karting is now a real sport. The greatest F1 champions have been there. It's your turn, for 10 minutes in complete safety. Just show up with flat sport shoes and hop! You are helmeted, dressed and you are propelled by a 390 HP on the track of 1 600 meters. Big success at the end of the week, so call to reserve your time through the hotel concierge

This beautiful beach is nearly 800 metres long and faces the bridge that connects Abu Dhabi Island to Hudayriat Island in the residential area of Al Bateen. A huge parking lot, several refreshment and food outlets make this public beach an ideal outing. It has also been awarded the Blue Flag by the local authorities. There is a water sports centre where you can hire a paddle or jet-ski for a spin. Lifeguards are on site and volleyball is available.

Mushrif Park was recently renamed Umm Al Emarat, in tribute to Sheikha Fatima (still alive), wife of Sheikh Zayed and mother of the Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed, the new President of the United Arab Emirates. Opened in 1982, it is one of the oldest parks in the city. Open-air concerts, animal enclosures, children's park, restaurant, small train. A real green lung in the center, without forgetting the famous food truck at the entrance: Salt.