Aerial view of a mangrove island off Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi Water Guides

Short, honest guides to the emirate, its waters and its wildlife, written by the crew that rides them every day. Learn a little, then come see it from a jet ski.

Mangrove island with Abu Dhabi skyline
Nature

The Mangroves of Abu Dhabi

Why the emirate is planting 100 million mangrove trees, where to see them, and what lives in them.

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Jet skis in clear shallow water
Waters

The Waters Around Abu Dhabi

Water temperatures, seasons, dugongs, turtles and dolphins, and what the Gulf is really like.

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Abu Dhabi skyline from the water
Visit

Visiting Abu Dhabi

When to come, what to bring, how the water fits into your trip, and the basics every visitor should know.

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Go deeper

Fishing these waters? Start with ourfishing guide. Want to know your machine?Meet the fleet.

See it from the water

Reading about it is one thing. The best way to understand Abu Dhabi's waters is a throttle in your hand and a captain beside you.

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