• Guests line up for ice cream at Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    Guests line up for ice cream at Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • The new waterfront lifestyle destination has been designed to attract tourists arriving at the capital by cruise ship at Mina Zayed. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    The new waterfront lifestyle destination has been designed to attract tourists arriving at the capital by cruise ship at Mina Zayed. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • There is a playground to keep kids entertained at the family-friendly destination. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    There is a playground to keep kids entertained at the family-friendly destination. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • Marsa Mina's shipping container retail outlets have been decorated with street art. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    Marsa Mina's shipping container retail outlets have been decorated with street art. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • An arts and crafts boutique at Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    An arts and crafts boutique at Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • Marsa Mina is a colourful new lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    Marsa Mina is a colourful new lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • A graffiti artist finishes up a piece at the grand opening of Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    A graffiti artist finishes up a piece at the grand opening of Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • Organisers hope to attract local small business owners to the retail spaces. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    Organisers hope to attract local small business owners to the retail spaces. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • There is already a host of cafes, restaurants and food trucks at Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    There is already a host of cafes, restaurants and food trucks at Marsa Mina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports Group's chief executive, chats to vendors during the Marsa Mina opening. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports Group's chief executive, chats to vendors during the Marsa Mina opening. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • There is 1,163 metres of art murals painted by a wide range of renowned national and international artists displayed on the perimeter of Mina Zayed's walls. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    There is 1,163 metres of art murals painted by a wide range of renowned national and international artists displayed on the perimeter of Mina Zayed's walls. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • A saxophone player entertains crowds during the Marsa Mina opening. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    A saxophone player entertains crowds during the Marsa Mina opening. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

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A look at Marsa Mina: Abu Dhabi's vibrant new waterfront destination – in pictures

Find food trucks, street art and kids' entertainment at the family-friendly spot

Farah Andrews
Farah Andrews
Dubai

February 20, 2020

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If you are looking for places to check out in the capital this weekend, the newly opened Marsa Mina could fit the bill perfectly.

The brand-new waterfront lifestyle destination has boutiques, restaurants and food trucks for visitors to explore, as well as a kids' play area and 1,163 metres of street art murals.

Located near the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Mina Zayed, it will be the first stop for any visitors to the capital arriving by cruise ship. It is also expected to be a popular lifestyle destination for UAE residents. In keeping with the port setting, the retail units are housed in recycled shipping containers, which have been given a colourful update with street art and graffiti.

Scroll through the gallery above for a look at Marsa Mina.

Where Marsa Mina, Abu Dhabi is located: 

“Marsa Mina is an exciting addition to the Abu Dhabi cruise experience and signifies our commitment towards developing [Mina Zayed] as a unique leisure destination for the UAE community and for tourists arriving to the emirate via cruise ships," Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, chief executive of Abu Dhabi Ports, said of the opening.

“In addition to further promoting Abu Dhabi as a unique destination for leisure and business, the new waterfront is also envisioned to serve as a platform for entrepreneurial initiatives by providing small and medium-sized home-grown projects the opportunity to develop and promote their businesses. This project reflects our commitment to supporting the economy diversification in line with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030."

The destination is open 24/7 and offers free parking to visitors. It is expected to host live music and events in the near future.

Daily, open 24 hours; Marsa Mina, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi; www.marsamina.ae

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