Photos: Hudayriat Leisure and Entertainment District in Abu Dhabi opens to public on November 10

Abu Dhabi's latest 3,000-hectare waterfront community will open to the public on November 10, just in time for residents to avail the start of the cooler weather. Al Hudayriat Recreational Project, located south-west of the Abu Dhabi main island, is the second such leisure destination after the Jubail Mangrove Park developed by Modon Properties announced late last year.

The project is part of a series of entertainment schemes aimed at representing a shift in the leisure offerings within the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The destination is set to offer a wide array of food and beverage outlets, facilities for sports activities, and other entertainment and leisure offerings.

Open 7 days a week, the destination offers a multitude of experiences and a host of fitness and sports activities. 321 Sports features sports fields, jogging tracks, and a range of indoor fitness facilities. Visitors will be able to enjoy a diverse array of amenities, including a full-size football pitch, tennis, basketball and badminton courts. In addition, visitors will also have access to Hudayriyat Courts, which feature a variety of courts for all sports enthusiasts. Built following international specifications and standards, the area features a range of courts and sports fields.

Children and adults alike will also have the opportunity to experience obstacle courses at OCR Park, the UAE’s biggest permanent obstacle course site. OCR Park will merge obstacle course racing and endurance fitness with the latest in technology to create an innovative new fitness challenge.

The Hudayriyat Heritage Trail is located along the waterfront, offering visitors the opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquillity of Hudayriyat Island. Visitors can become acquainted with the historical and cultural significance of the island with educational signs and beautiful artworks along the path.

Promoting walking, jogging and cycling as the preferred mode of transport, the Cycling Track, as well as wide and well-shaded footpaths offers visitors a stretch 5-10 km of tracks across the Island. The Bike Park also offers visitors a chance to enjoy cycling on three different trails, each of which are designed for beginners, intermediate and advanced cyclists. Visitors can enjoy the recreational exercise at the 300m Floating Track or one of the Bike Park’s three, five or 10 km cycle paths, shaded rest areas, cycling paths, and a jogging track.

Circuit X is Abu Dhabi’s newest outdoor adventure hub, offering thrilling, fun and challenging experiences for people of all ages. This one-of-a-kind adventure park features four exhilarating offerings including a BMX Track, Splash Park, High Rope Park and a Skate Park.

Al Hudayriyat Island is located on the west coast of Abu Dhabi, surrounded by exceptional views of the capital’s skyline. Built to the highest international standards, the island features a wide range of cultural experiences and environmental features, alongside residential, entertainment and commercial projects.

Ahmed Al Shaikh Al Zaabi, Associate Director, Delivery of Modon, said, "We are delighted to launch our exciting new sports, leisure and entertainment offering on Hudayriyat island, which is a solid new addition to Abu Dhabi’s tourism portfolio. Bringing together unique cultural and lifestyle experiences that truly celebrates Abu Dhabi’s rich diversity, we look forward to welcoming visitors to showcase the variety of offerings that will appeal to visitors of all types."

At the heart of the destination lies Marsana, a vibrant waterfront promenade home to 17 food and beverage outlets. In addition to a skate park and a children’s splash park and play area, there is easy access to the public beach, an outdoor gym, cycle paths, and a marina with a wooden pier. Swimming enthusiasts’ also have free access to the beach at Hudayriyat Beach, which extends over a vast area totalling 24,000 square meters, 600 meters of which is dedicated to swimming.