Are you craving for an adventure holiday in the Middle East? The capital of UAE – Abu Dhabi, is one of the top spots to explore thrills and adventures. Within the cultural landmarks and contemporary skyline, the emirate has a collection of places known for its adventure quotient. Right from a ride on the fastest roller coaster in the world and trying out two different experiences of skydiving to serene kayaking experiences, Abu Dhabi promises a thrill-filled vacation for all genres of adventure seekers.
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Take a look at our top 5 picks for adventure activities that every Abu Dhabi visitor should try out during their Abu Dhabi vacation.
1. Yas Waterworld:
On an Abu Dhabi vacation, the adventure level doesn’t have to slow down, even when you want to beat the heat and chill in the water. At Yas Waterworld, the desert’s intense sun ebbs away in the coolness of rapid waters flowing through thrilling rides, lazy rivers, splash pads and pools. You can drop down screaming your lungs out in exhilaration on Jebel Drop and Hamloops’s Hump and share the thrill with friends and family with multi-user rides like Falcon Falaj. Go surfing on the world’s largest sheetwave – Bubbles Barrel or at Rush Riders. Don’t worry if you get famished, you can recharge in an array of cafes and restaurants within the water park. Yas Waterworld is a playground for all ages, a place where laughter echoes through splashes and memories are made in winding water rides. From the thrill-seeking daredevil drops to the laid-back loungers, you can spend an entire day in thrill or soaking in leisure.
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2. Abu Dhabi Desert Safari:
The whole point of an adventure holiday is to try something different from the usual humdrum of city life. A desert safari Abu Dhabi experience fits the bill perfectly as an off-beaten thrill experience during a Middle Eastern getaway. It’s also a great experience as a family adventure with quadbike rides for teens, slow-paced camel treks on dunes with kids and dune bashing for adrenaline seekers. Other exhilarating adventures to check out Abu Dhabi deserts are the heart-racing experience of dune buggy and ATV off-road bike rides in the vast, undulating desert. Add in a wildlife expedition, a falconry show and overnight desert camping to take your adventure a notch up with wildlife experiences and to comprehend that Abu Dhabi’s desert may be vast and barren, but it definitely doesn’t have any lack of adventure experience.
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3. Mangrove Kayaking:
Speaking of water adventures, Abu Dhabi doesn’t limit such experiences to theme parks. If you aren’t aware, Abu Dhabi is actually a collection of separate islands, and a series of water inlets meander through the emirate, creating an ecological reserve amidst the chaotic mix of cosmopolitan structures. While there is an element of thrill when turning into a dense mangrove cluster in unknown waters, the therapeutic experience overpowers the thrills, making it a unique and extraordinary experience. You can kayak through the wildly growing mangroves in these water inlets at locations like Eastern Mangrove Park and Jubail Mangrove Park. Rent a kayak and explore on your own, or sign up for guided excursions through the dense mesh of mangrove groves – the choice is yours.
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4. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi:
The first-ever Ferrari theme park in the world – Ferrari World Abu Dhabi brings to you the distinguished Italian sleek sports car, complete with its horsepower, so you can feel the thrill of speed firsthand. Apart from making your dream of riding a Ferrari come true, you can explore a range of rides that are engineered with the speed quotient of the Ferrari embedded in it. One of the most popular rides to try out for daredevils and speed lovers is the Formula Rossa – the fastest rollercoaster ever designed in the world! Not just adults but even kids can experience the rush of speed with a milder version of the roller coaster – Formula Rossa Junior. This distinctive theme park on Yas Island offers more than 40 rides to choose from for an exciting day out with friends and family.
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5. Skydiving:
Is there a better way to jolt your adrenaline rush to its peak point while experiencing the freefall and soaring in the air all at once during a skydiving adventure? If you love extreme adventures, try a freefall plunge from a plane at a speed of 120 miles per hour with a tandem Skydive Abu Dhabi experience. Feel the rush of adrenaline transform into wonder as you suddenly realise that you are soaring instead of falling through the vast expanse of bright blue sky. Watch the city of Abu Dhabi unfurl beneath you, a bird’s eye view panorama like none other you have ever experienced. Once you deploy the parachute and drift down to land, the intense sensory experience of a symphony of sensations: the rush of wind, the pounding of your heart, and the breathtaking view will forever be etched in your mind. If you aren’t keen on jumping out of an aeroplane from a height of 13000 feet but still want to feel the exhilaration of soaring in the air, you can opt for an indoor skydiving activity in an indoor vertical wind tunnel at iFLY Abu Dhabi.
Along with these top 5 experiences, visitors can find exhilarating experiences that pique various aspects of courage and excitement and combine them for a comprehensive Abu Dhabi adventure holiday. For milder desert adventures, check out hot air ballooning rides in early sunrise hours in golden deserts. Get the same feeling but over the scintillating Abu Dhabi city with seaplane or helicopter tours. For wanderlust adventures seeking solace away from the city, the Jebel Hafit’s rugged and earthy terrain is a welcoming spot for camping, hiking, biking and more.
Conclusion:
Abu Dhabi is more than a vibrant city teeming with stunning modern architecture and rich cultural heritage. The emirate is also a playground for thrill-seekers. So, are you excited to venture out on an adventure holiday to Abu Dhabi? An adventure experience here, no matter the type, is certain to leave you with incredible tales to share back home.
