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Choose an action-packed adventure in Abu Dhabi with three days of thrills and active experiences.

On day one, kayak through the lush mangroves at Mangrove National Park, home to a surprising variety of inhabitants, including crabs, herons, flamingos, fish, turtles, foraging foxes and marine mammals like dugong and dolphins.

Also on day one, defy gravity at the Bounce Abu Dhabi trampoline park at Marina Mall. Taking adventure airborne with aerial manoeuvres, slam-dunking, wall running and dodgeball warfare, this park has more than 100 interconnected trampolines housed in huge, vibrant spaces.

Finish day one with a cycle along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, stretching across an impressive eight kilometres of manicured waterfront including children’s play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, cafés and restaurants, and the stunning Corniche Beach.

Swing into action on day two with a round of golf. Set among delicate mangrove plantations, Yas Links Abu Dhabi – designed by Kyle Phillips – is the Middle East's only true links course.

Finally, make a splash on day three with an impressive range of adventure experiences at Al Forsan International Sports Resort. Offering an array of sports and Olympic-standard activities, there’s something to suit all tastes and ages.

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3 Days

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Highlights

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3 Days

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What to expect

Day 1 highlights

Number of stops

3

Transport

Bus, Car

Total Distance

22 KMs

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Duration

7 Hrs

Kayak through lush mangroves at Mangrove National Park, defy gravity at trampoline park Bounce Abu Dhabi, and capture impressive photographs along the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Mangrove National Park

Stop 1

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Worlds away from skyscrapers and the bustling city nightlife of Abu Dhabi, there is a serene place which will leave you with a sense of being renewed. This reserve of beauty and biodiversity is called Mangrove National Park. If you are trying to teach your little ones about the environment, a stroll in this humble park is a sure way to tick all those boxes. Protected by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), this stunning park makes up almost 75 per cent of the total mangrove forest area in the UAE. This biodiversity hotspot includes salt marshes, mudflats, and algal communities. Whether you are looking to visit with friends, as a family or even alone - you’ll walk away with a sense of realisation as you look upon the water channel, the dense trees, the wildlife and more - that nature truly is beautiful.

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Stop 2

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Explore a world where the wall becomes the floor, a slam-dunk is within your grasp, and the rules of gravity no longer apply.

Located in the heart of the city at Marina Mall, Bounce Abu Dhabi takes adventure airborne with aerial manoeuvres, slam-dunking, wall running and dodgeball warfare. With more than 100 interconnected trampolines housed in huge, vibrant spaces, Bounce is a spring-loaded urban playground where hard surfaces are replaced with circus-grade sponge, giant airbags and springs.

Bounce Abu Dhabi has more than just trampolines, featuring an enormous 40-metre slide and 2 slacklines. In true Bounce style, a zip line runs across the venue with a dorsal harness, so you can go head-first, Superman style! The Bounce team have also created the ultimate adrenaline rush with the Quick Drop, a freefall experience for the brave. There's also an oversized Super Tramp, not one but two Dodgeball courts, two giant airbags, a large performance area with a 5.5-metre Infinity Wall for aspiring wall runners, a 19-metre fast-track trampoline for the ultimate tumbling kings, and five party rooms for birthdays or private events.

An indoor adrenaline universe, Bounce Abu Dhabi is the perfect family outing, getting kids active while burning energy in a fun and safe environment.

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Stop 3

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Looking to soak up Abu Dhabi’s famous year-round sunshine? The immaculate Corniche Beach is one of the best places to do it. This beautiful beach isn’t just home to turquoise water and soft, white sand, it also has a beautiful seaside boardwalk, with well-kept walkways home to manicured gardens and benches overlooking the picturesque Arabian Gulf.

The 2km beach is divided into three sections: Al Sahil (Gate 4, free entry) is perfect for singles and larger groups, Gate 2 is ideal for families and has its own quiet zone, with Gate 3 also being great for families and kids. The two latter beaches are shielded from view with a fence. Showers, changing rooms and cabanas are available, and sun loungers and umbrellas can be hired for a fee. A lifeguard is on duty until sunset.

Feel like getting active? Take a stroll to the nearby children’s play area, or check out the cycle and pedestrian pathways and free sports facilities, including five volleyball courts, two football pitches and three playing fields. Get into the beautiful blue ocean with a snorkelling experience and discover local aquatic life. If all that activity works up an appetite, you’ll find several cafés and restaurants nearby.

The turquoise sea and swaying palm trees make this spotlessly maintained Blue Flag public beach an unexpected gem in the heart of the UAE capital. Entrance is AED 10 for adults and AED 5 for children. Kids under five go free. You’ll pay AED 25 per sun lounger.

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Stop 1

Mangrove National Park

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Worlds away from skyscrapers and the bustling city nightlife of Abu Dhabi, there is a serene place which will leave you with a sense of being renewed. This reserve of beauty and biodiversity is called Mangrove National Park. If you are trying to teach your little ones about the environment, a stroll in this humble park is a sure way to tick all those boxes. Protected by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), this stunning park makes up almost 75 per cent of the total mangrove forest area in the UAE. This biodiversity hotspot includes salt marshes, mudflats, and algal communities. Whether you are looking to visit with friends, as a family or even alone - you’ll walk away with a sense of realisation as you look upon the water channel, the dense trees, the wildlife and more - that nature truly is beautiful.

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What to expect

Day 2 highlights

Number of stops

2

Transport

Bus, Car

Total Distance

0 KMs

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Duration

6 Hrs

Swing into action with a round of golf set among rolling hills and delicate mangrove plantations at the Kyle Phillips-designed Yas Links Abu Dhabi, the Middle East's only true links course.

Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Stop 1

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Set among rolling hills and delicate mangrove plantations, Yas Links Abu Dhabi - designed by Kyle Phillips, the world-renowned course architect - is the Middle East's only true links course, in line with the traditional links golf commonly associated with the coastal towns of Scotland and Ireland.

Nestled on the western shores of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's landmark entertainment destination, every daunting and dynamic Yas Links hole boasts sparkling Arabian Gulf views, with eight running right up along the coastline. A favourite with UAE-based players, the course has been recognised as one of The World’s Top City Golf Clubs by CNN Travel and has also been named as one of the world's most beautiful courses by MSN UK.

Voted among the Top 10 New International Golf Courses by the USA's influential Golf Magazine, and named one of the world's top 25 by US publication Golf Digest, the Par 72 championship course stretches to a demanding 7,450 yards, while a nine-hole Par 3 academy course, floodlit practice facilities and luxurious clubhouse further complement the offering.

Served by seven nearby hotels, including the iconic five-star W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island - the only hotel in the world straddling a Formula 1™ track - Yas Links is distinguished by private boat mooring and a fine-dining restaurant, a private lawn for events and croquet, and stunning views of Abu Dhabi's 21st-century skyline thrown into the mix.

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Stop 2

Recommended Time: 3 hours

Welcome to where the action happens. Yas Marina Circuit is the UAE's most epic motorsports venue and host of the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Adrenaline runs high around these super-fast straights and swooping corners that wind their way around the beautiful Yas Marina. Each year, thousands descend on the circuit for action-packed events that involve circuit racing, drag racing and even karting at the Yas Kartzone.

Yas Marina Circuit has hosted the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009. It's known worldwide for being a great track for racing action and an even better track to be a spectator. Fans can get incredible views of on-track dramas and overtakes from five main stands. Abu Dhabi Hill, opposite the North Grandstand, also offers fans open grass banks to sit and watch the race.

You can channel your inner Lewis Hamilton and get into a supercar yourself. Yas Marina Circuit offers many packages that allow you to take the wheel and experience the thrill of high speed yourself. Take to the track in powerful vehicles like the Aston Martin GT4 and the Caterham Seven, or how about drifting in Chevrolet Camaro? Check out all the experiences on offer at Yas Marina Circuit.

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Stop 1

Yas Links Abu Dhabi

Recommended Time: 2 hours

Set among rolling hills and delicate mangrove plantations, Yas Links Abu Dhabi - designed by Kyle Phillips, the world-renowned course architect - is the Middle East's only true links course, in line with the traditional links golf commonly associated with the coastal towns of Scotland and Ireland.

Nestled on the western shores of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's landmark entertainment destination, every daunting and dynamic Yas Links hole boasts sparkling Arabian Gulf views, with eight running right up along the coastline. A favourite with UAE-based players, the course has been recognised as one of The World’s Top City Golf Clubs by CNN Travel and has also been named as one of the world's most beautiful courses by MSN UK.

Voted among the Top 10 New International Golf Courses by the USA's influential Golf Magazine, and named one of the world's top 25 by US publication Golf Digest, the Par 72 championship course stretches to a demanding 7,450 yards, while a nine-hole Par 3 academy course, floodlit practice facilities and luxurious clubhouse further complement the offering.

Served by seven nearby hotels, including the iconic five-star W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island - the only hotel in the world straddling a Formula 1™ track - Yas Links is distinguished by private boat mooring and a fine-dining restaurant, a private lawn for events and croquet, and stunning views of Abu Dhabi's 21st-century skyline thrown into the mix.

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What to expect

Day 3 highlights

Number of stops

1

Transport

Bus, Car

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Duration

3 Hrs

Make a splash and enjoy a range of adventure experiences, including watersports, shooting, equestrian pursuits, motorsports, paintball and more, at Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

Al Forsan International Sports Resort

Stop 1

Recommended Time: 3 hours

The first-of-its-kind sporting resort in the Middle East, Al Forsan International Sports Resort offers fun activities and entertainment for all ages and skill levels, from toddlers and young kids to teens, parents and grandparents. As Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the world’s best international sporting destinations grows, the free-to-enter Al Forsan International Sports Resort continues to offer an impressive array of sports and Olympic-standard activities, including shooting, equestrian pursuits, motorsports, paintball, wakeboarding, water-skiing and more, all in one location.

Whether you're training for an international sporting event, just looking for an exciting outing for the whole family, or even a fantastic team-building or corporate venue, Al Forsan International Sports Resort offers something for everyone. Book a fun one-day outing or, if you're staying in the emirate for longer, pick up a membership and enjoy a wide range of benefits available only to club members, including exclusive access to members-only areas and special rates.

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Al Forsan International Sports Resort

Recommended Time: 3 hours

The first-of-its-kind sporting resort in the Middle East, Al Forsan International Sports Resort offers fun activities and entertainment for all ages and skill levels, from toddlers and young kids to teens, parents and grandparents. As Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the world’s best international sporting destinations grows, the free-to-enter Al Forsan International Sports Resort continues to offer an impressive array of sports and Olympic-standard activities, including shooting, equestrian pursuits, motorsports, paintball, wakeboarding, water-skiing and more, all in one location.

Whether you're training for an international sporting event, just looking for an exciting outing for the whole family, or even a fantastic team-building or corporate venue, Al Forsan International Sports Resort offers something for everyone. Book a fun one-day outing or, if you're staying in the emirate for longer, pick up a membership and enjoy a wide range of benefits available only to club members, including exclusive access to members-only areas and special rates.

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Frequently asked questions about activities in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi boasts a diverse range of offerings and activities that cater to all interests.  

Some activities worth exploring include: