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| Local women at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Many people may not think of Abu Dhabi as a weekend escape, but I think it is worth considering - particularly Saadiyat Island. It is a low lying area in Abu Dhabi that we have visited on a few occasions over the last two years. Since we had a 3-day weekend due to UAE National Day, we ventured there again. From Dubai, you can be at a nice hotel and feel far away from everything in just over one hour.
Saadiyat island has some of the cleanest sea I have experienced in the UAE. The beach where we typically stay is protected because turtles lay their eggs there. On this visit we saw a group of dolphins swim across the sea right in front of us. They were in no hurry and it was great to watch them play.
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| Dolphins along the shore at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Later that day, a flock of flamingos flew over my son's head as he made sand castles with his friends. And the occasional butterflies on the beach were a nice touch.
I really hope that Saadiyat island stays special. It is the site of an upscale development that will include a Louvre, Guggenheim, a New York University Campus and many other sites. I know development comes at a price, but hopefully not at the cost of the wildlife that frequents the island.
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| Kite surfing at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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