There will be 13 separate sites hosting 24 picnic areas in Al Wathba.
It’s time to grab your tent and barbecue and head to Al Wathba Lake as The Department Municipalities and Transport (DMT) have announced the opening of the Al Wathba Lake Camp.
One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular places to visit, the multi-purpose camps will offer visitors a naturalistic camping and picnic site at the man-made lake alongside the renowned cycling track.
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Possessing views of the lake or desert, the 13 camping sites will accommodate up to 120 campers as well as offering 24 picnic sites with dedicated areas for barbecues and 3,000 square metres of recreation space for more than 500 visitors.
The project also includes 1,400 metres of walking and running path around the lake, a new 1,200-metre long cycle path pump track, with an activities rental centre, two volleyball courts and seven playgrounds.
In addition to this, there will be a pontoon walk and two observation decks to enjoy the panoramic views of the site.
A 45-minute drive from the capital, the new space will also be used to host events and commercial activities for up to 10 food trucks and cafes.
Speaking on the announcement His Excellency Dr. Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Acting Director General of Operational Affairs in Department of Municipalities and Transport said: “Our sites will appeal to a wide range of campers, families and nature lovers, whether you are an adventure enthusiast who will enjoy our new attraction areas or a cyclist who wants to reconnect with this amazing landscape while ensuring that the natural surroundings are preserved, and Abu Dhabi’s amazing biodiversity protected.”
It is the second piece of exciting news for Al Wathba after the legendary Fossil Dunes site reopened for visitors to experience at the start of the month.
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