The largest emirate in the UAE, Abu Dhabi is now coming to the fore as a trendy yet outlandishly appealing holiday destinations in the Gulf region. Even in the presence of neighbours with more glitzy appeal such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi is able to hold its own and attract a large number of visitors to its shores. What it lacks in star power, this laid back land compensates with its natural beauty and the adventures offered for to the traveller who is assured to become engrossed in the wonder that is Abu Dhabi.
This proud little country is not all about fine dining, lavish shopping and safaris under the blazing desert sun. While there is no lack of such distractions, Abu Dhabi has some more surprises in store for you. Leaving the shopping malls and belly dancers behind, you can go sate your wanderlust exploring the mangrove islands and shallow coastal waters of Abu Dhabi, and what’s more; you might even kayak your way there yourself. While it’s a rather new adventure to become popular over here, you will find that going kayaking among the desert islands with their waterlogged arboreal barricades and remarkable wildlife is a wholesome change from the constant rush and jam of the usual tour frenzy in middle-east.
Abu Dhabi’s deepest island mangroves offer the intrepid outdoor person quite an adventure to take part in. With a local guide who knows his way through the shadowy inlets at you back, you can easily paddle your way along the sluggish currents of around the islets, taking your time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the place. But kayaking in Abu Dhabi is definitely not just about paddling around the mangroves; you also have the chance to kayak along the shallow coastal waters enjoying the oceanic scenery, or maybe even leisurely row your way around whole of Abu Dhabi, depending on what you have in mind. Even if you’re new to handling the oars, the tour guides are usually all right with showing you the ropes.
You will find out that many independent operators as well as several Abu Dhabi resorts and hotels offer tourists some good kayaking adventure options to enjoy. If you check yourself in at a luxury resort Abu Dhabi is well known for such as the Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, organized kayaking adventures and even rowing training will be available at the resort itself. An island resort is a good choice because simply it is closer to the areas frequently visited when kayaking in Abu Dhabi. When you have a chance to make your time in the Emirates a memorable one by doing something a little different from the usual Gulf tour routine, take the oars and go kayaking in the blue waters of Abu Dhabi to face a whole new adventure awaiting you.