The Rolling Golden Dunes of Abu Dhabi is more symbolic to the nation than anything else. The Sand Dunes of Abu Dhabi are in fact the largest in the world and tower hundreds of meters above the surrounding plains. Just the mere sight of these dunes is absolutely inviting. It looks soft and velvety and almost anything you indulge in on these gorgeous slopes is fascinating all the same. An activity on the dunes that will leave you craving for more is Sand boarding. Sand boarding is actually like Skiing, the only difference being the obvious one; instead of the white snow you get the golden sands. Every one visiting Abu Dhabi must indulge in sailing through these spectacular dunes. The feeling without doubt is completely exhilarating.![]()
The Sand boarders paradise in Abu Dhabi is the Liwas Oasis found on the edge of the Rub Al Khali also known as the empty quarter. The Dunes here are gastronomic in size and some even go as high as 300 meters. It is paradise for the professional for you can sashay down the slope in whatever style you desire. The process of sand boarding involves sliding down or across a dune with both feet strapped on to a board. The daring ones opt to try this sport with no bindings to the board; this is a far more dangerous method though. Although Abu Dhabi seems like the perfect place for professional sand boarders, the novice lot has an array of their very own dunes as well. In other parts of the city you can find smaller dunes with less steeped slopes that work out perfectly for the beginner. Regardless of your expertise, you can certainly be sure of having the time of your life sand boarding across the Abu Dhabi Sand Dunes.
After an adventurous day out sand boarding, your body would crave for a nice, comfortable Hotel in Abu Dhabi to come home to. The Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi is a popular choice that is known for its unmatched comforts. Once you stay here, it is luxury all the way making it that hotel Abu Dhabi has, that will keep you coming back for more.
Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.


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Though bird watching might not top your list among attractions in Abu Dhabi, it is indeed a good way to spend the day and you will be surprised by the numbers and different species found in Abu Dhabi. Situated on the route of migrating birds on their way to southern or central Asia for breeding and wintering in Arabia and Eastern Africa with the coastline facing the northwest, it attracts hundreds of species of birds annually. The cultivated gardens, tidal creek and watered central reservations of Abu Dhabi create a haven for birds flying across large expanse of desert lands in search of their breeding and resting grounds further east. Although with rapid development the numbers have decreased in the past years, the hope is that with the increased gardens and greenery, more birds will continue to rest at Abu Dhabi despite the busy city.
There are a number of vantage points to watch bird migrations in Abu Dhabi but one can simply watch from anywhere green and still count a considerable number of birds and species during certain peak periods. There are a number of scattered islands along the Arabian Gulf where colonies of seabirds breed and their migrations can be viewed from the spit running northwest. The best place would be right at the northwesterly edge of the spit from May to August and also though autumn and winter till April when birds arrive in large numbers from their northern breeding grounds. Species seen here include reef heron, great blackheaded gull, lesser sand plover, slenderbilled gull, small waders and a number of other seabirds.
