In Abu Dhabi, posh restaurants and thriving city life might be the norm. But did you know that here you will find the largest hospital treating falcons and thousands of years old beehive-shaped tombs? And when you are a routine tourist who likes to explore the hidden corners and underrated and unusual activities of a city, then the soaring skylines and desert safaris seem like a thing of the past.
What Are Some Of The Most Unique And Unusual Activities In Abu Dhabi?
There is a fair share of unusual things to do, fun-filled attractions, and unique activities in Abu Dhabi. The city is known for its various cultural places, thousands of years old sights, and other beautiful places to visit.
Here are the best unusual activities in Abu Dhabi to check out.
Visit The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital and Experience Falconry
The people of UAE love falcons due to their role as their cultural symbol. And it’s no surprise that one of the largest hospitals in the world, established in UAE, is dedicated to the falcons. Every year, the hospital tends to almost 6,000 birds in its 200 air-conditioned rooms. Falconry is also one of the most exciting activities in Abu Dhabi, and most desert safaris in UAE give you a chance to experience falconry through guided tours of the hospital, where you get to try out falconry yourself in the lush gardens of the hospital.
Have A Daring Motorsport Competition On The Tel Moreeb
Tel Moreeb is considered the tallest sand dune in the world. The giant dune stands over 300 meters in height, with an intimidating 50-degree incline that makes it a daring spot for four-wheels, dirt bikes, and quad bikes enthusiasts. Every February, motorsports fanatics compete in the Hill Climb Event, so if you’re visiting Abu Dhabi at this time, you must check out this thrilling adventure dedicated to the fearless competitors.
Liwa – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Bring Your Car Lover Heart To The Emirates National Auto Museum
There is a fantastic collection of vehicles waiting for you at the Emirates National Auto Museum, a destination that no car lover in Abu Dhabi should miss visiting. This car museum is shaped like a pyramid and houses more than 200 cars, all being the property of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. Visit this museum to snap great photos in front of the unique cars, the passenger jet, and the largest model jeep in the world parked outside the museum. You will also find the Sheikh’s Mercedes rainbow collection here and some classic American cars too.
Hamim Road, Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Row Between The Mangrove Trees From Dusk Till Dawn
The Jubail Mangrove Park is a serene escape 30 minutes away from Abu Dhabi. The dramatic landscape, lush green mangrove forests, avian and marine species, and sparkling waters will trap you in its magic for hours. You can go kayaking or boardwalks in the Jubail Mangrove Park, making them one of the most aesthetic activities in Abu Dhabi to see where the sea and shores of the city meet.
Al Jubail Island – Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Discover Thousands Year Old Architecture At Jebel Hafeet Beehive Tombs
The beehive-shaped stone tombs tell the story of a 5000-year-old inhabitant of Al Ain. Jebel Hafit has a series of these tombs at its northern and eastern slopes, and the hundreds of stone structures are filled with artifacts that reveal links to ancient Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, and Iran. These tombs were built thousands of years ago with 2 to 3-meter-wide oval chambers and ring walls circling these chambers.
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