The best places to chill out and stay cool in green Abu Dhabi spaces
Chilling out and staying cool…
With things heating up in the capital, we’re finding ourselves seeking out spaces to enjoy the great outdoors beneath the comfort of canopy. Abu Dhabi is blessed with an abundant network of greenery, of genuine manmade and natural desert oases. These are our favourite spots in Abu Dhabi to wander in wonder, commune with nature and feel serene in green.
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Abu Dhabi Corniche parks and beach
There’s a verdant patchwork of award-winning ‘free-to-enter’ parks along the 8km stretch of the Abu Dhabi Corniche, each with a slightly different theme. The Family Parks (1 and 2) have a range of safe play areas with a fun mix of installations appropriate for a wide range of ages. You’ll also find a skate park and sport courts for active escapades, a splash pool and barbecue pits if you want to ‘make a day of it’. Lake Park unsurprisingly pairs its greenery with watery vistas, here too — a quaint park bridge that’s perfect for profile shots and romantic promenades. Formal Park has also got a lot going on, aside from the plethora of places to park-up and chilll, rec fans will find a maze and sports facilities including an outdoor gym. At the far Eastern end of the Corniche, head into Heritage Park for dhow harbour views, fountains, play areas, picnic spots and buildings inspired by the nation’s past.