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This permanent exhibition at the Qasr al Hosn Centre tells the story of Abu Dhabi and its people through the city’s oldest building. Fascinating oral testimonies and historic photographs bring this important monument to life. Contemporary Emirati voices reflect on Abu Dhabi’s history and transformation and Qasr al Hosn’s key role as a vibrant symbol of Emirati heritage, culture and tradition. The exhibition is free to enter and open daily from 9am to 8pm. There’s also a public programme of talks and workshops.
For a fascinating sneak peek into the life of the late Sheikh Zayed, affectionately known as the 'Father of the Nation', visit the Zayed Centre in Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen district. This museum, housed in an Emirati heritage village replete with camels, is an incredible homage to the man who shaped the nation. A photo gallery of Sheikh Zayed and many visiting regional and international royalty and dignitaries lines the walls of the museum, which is also full of personal memorabilia such as his favourite hunting rifles. Taking centre stage are the late President's cherished vehicles - which he often drove through the city without a bodyguard - and gifts he received from all over the world such as stuffed lions and cheetahs.
This new public space is so huge (14,5 hectares) and proposes so many educational and recreational activities that we have prepared an overview below of all the different components this new community hub has to offer. No doubt Abu Dhabi residents will enjoy this new central park as it has so much to do including- play, rest, walk, exercise, relax, eat and drink, entertain and educate.
Family Park
Open till 12:00 AM
This park is specifically designed to provide playground, playpark, or play area to allow children to play, elderely people to relax in the free time. Make beautiful with plants and long pavement.
The Formal Garden is a beautiful garden that is part of the Corniche Gardens. The Formal Garden contains a labyrinth, as well as an open grass field used as a cricket and football pitch. The Formal Garden also features a pleasant fountain in the center and a diverse selection of rides and playground
New Shahama Park
Open till 11:00 PM
A very good park for family and kids. Lots of play option for kids. Lots of trees, open space and sitting arrangement. A newly added feature is a Football field with a small gallery. Local football tournament and local Fair & Carnival are hosted here. A park with water fountain where kids can enjoy in water like rain.
Mangrove National Park
Open till 03:30 PM
Abu Dhabi hosts approximately 110 sqkm of both natural and planted mangroves which, provide a rich natural habitat and safe breeding ground for several fish species, sea snakes, turtles and commercially important shrimp, snapper, grunt fish and sea bream. Sea birds also find safe nesting and egg laying areas in the vast mangrove forests.