Our list of Abu Dhabi's less obvious spots you probably won't find on a tourist map.
Kayaking the mangroves
Abu Dhabi's mangroves are located just off Salaam Street. Exploring them by kayak with companies such as Noukhada is easy and reasonably priced.
Qaryat Al Beri balconies
There's no better place to relax than on the terrace of Pearls & Caviar (or any balcony in the Qaryat Al Beri complex) as the sunset highlights the Grand Mosque.
The fish market at Al Mina Port
A taste of old Abu Dhabi can be found in the chaotic fish market, where you pick a freshly landed fish and have a neighbouring restaurant cook it for you on the spot.
Worldly, low-cost restaurants
People of almost every country represented in the UAE have brought their unique cuisines with them to serve their compatriots and adventurous foreigners for just a few dirhams.
The beach on Lulu Island
If you have a boat (or, better, a friend with a boat) the sheltered Gulf coast of the island is a little piece of paradise still close to the capital. Just stick to the beach.
