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ISLAND HOPPING
WITH MORE THAN 200 ISLANDS STREWN ALONG THE ABU DHABI COASTLINE, THERE IS MUCH OFFSHORE FUN AND EXPLORATION TO BE HAD.
SAADIYAT ISLAND Saadiyat Island to the east of the Abu Dhabi Corniche is being transformed into a luxury leisure and cultural destination. This massive, multi-billion dollar development project includes world-class entertainment centres, museums, resorts, upscale residences and business centres currently being built on the natural island. Located just 500 metres off the coast of the capital, this master-planned island will offer 30 kilometres of waterfront, two championship golf courses, seven unique districts, and a marina with berthing home. It will also play host to the Lourve Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, a Performing Arts Centre designed by Zaha Hadid, a Maritime Museum, and the Sheikh Zayed National Museum.
YAS ISLAND
Yas Island is being positioned as the all-new heart of the emirate's sporting and leisure activities. With the success of the inaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix the launch pad for the island in November 2009, the Yas Marina Circuit is open year-round with a karting track, drag racing facility and driving academy on offer, as well as world-class golf at the Kyle Phillips- designed Yas Links course. Located a mere 30 minutes from the centre of Abu Dhabi city and minutes from the international airport, it is also home to the world's largest indoor theme park 'Ferrari World', which opened in mid-2010. A water park will join the fun in 2012, with plans for several
The island already has a handful of contemporary art galleries which are open to the general public as well as the Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, the Arabian Gulf's only ocean course.
more golf courses, polo fields, a super mall and an equestrian centre to complement the existing seven hotels which collectively have some 2,000 rooms. The rich maritime history of Abu Dhabi is also showcased, with a modern twist, at the Yas Marina which has a prime position overlooking the impressive circuit and which will also house an exclusive yacht club, currently under development.
Full-day or overnight excursion 10-200 All day
Mix a round of golf with spa treatments for spouses then come together for an al fresco lunch overlooking the circuit
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Half-day trip from the city 10-50
Open daily
Hit the fairways at the Arabian Gulf's only ocean course or spend a leisurely afternoon admiring local up-and-coming artists' canvases
SIR BANI YAS ISLAND Formerly the private wildlife reserve for the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas has become a popular attraction for visitors looking for an eco-experience.
Located some 250 kilometres west of Abu Dhabi, to reach this historic and exotic island, visitors can either take a short plane ride directly from the capital, or travel up by road then hop on a speedboat for the quick 10-minute transfer from nearby Jebel Dhanna.
While best known for its wildlife and nature reserve, the island will soon have several other attractions including an equestrian centre, and watersports and dive centre near the Anantara Desert Island Resort & Spa on Sir Bani Yas.
The Desert Island hotel will have a conference centre complete with main hall for up to 350 people, eight breakout rooms and a boardroom, making it an ideal spot for business and incentive groups.
On the incentive side, there are
several group activities to partake in, including nature and wildlife drives, kayaking, snorkelling, archery and mountain biking.
Full day or overnight excursion 10-50 All day
Why not find out how your group can get involved in conservation efforts at Sir Bani Yas?
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