Kayaking

For more information on kayaking around the islands and mangroves of Abu Dhabi contact Don Revis at Noukhada Adventures on +971 50 721 8928.

Wildlife Centre

The Abu Dhabi Wildlife Centre is a rescue and rehabilitation centre, not a zoo. It is due to open in early 2009. The Smuts family that runs it will be taking part in a 13-part TV series about their lives in a Fox TV series called Big Cat Rescue. Contact Ronel Smuts on +971 50 614 4024 for more information.

Al Futaisi Island

It costs just 100 Dhs per person to get a ferry-type boat to this resort-type island . There is a beach and pool. Other activities offered are beach volleyball, football. At extra cost you can hire a jet ski hire or take a tour of the island, go horse riding or take a cycling trips around the island.

Boats operate from Al Futaisi office, Al Bateen Marina, Tel: +971 2 666 6601. Boats leave at 10:30 and 17:30 only.

Bahraini (Al Maya) Island

This is a 7km island popular with the locals on Fridays. Camping an barbecues are allowed. You can get to this island by contacting Belevari Marine on +971 50 661 2167 to charter a boat. Charges are 300 Dhs per hour.

Fishing

For fishing trips including deep sea game fishing, contact Arabian Divers on www.fishabudhabi.com.

Abu Dhabi Island - Circumnavigation

Charter a boat for up to 7 passengers for 2,200 AED (4 hours). See the beaches, hotels, palaces, waterside residences, the corniche, bridges and Yas Marina. Contact Arabian Divers on www.fishabudhabi.com.