Jubail Island – Complete Guide, Places to Visit

Al Jubail Island is a welcome destination for you if you want to remain enmeshed in natural sanctuary and have a conscious contact with Nature for a longer time. The island is somewhere there between the two islands, Saadiyat and Yas and a little off from the town of Abu Dhabi. Nature enthusiasts love to transpire to this haven of meandering waterways and dense mangrove vegetation.

About Jubail Island

It is a calm sanctuary away from everything, far from the madding world. The place is serenely beautiful, a sort of dreamland with its mansions, villas and townhouses. The captivating views of the Arabian Sea will bring forth exotic views of clubs, beaches, yachts, marinas, shops and restaurants and so on. You are in a Nature reserve, with theme parks, beaches, water parks and mangroves close by. Yet, can you believe you are just some minutes away from the international airport at Abu Dhabi? Well, that’s what it is. It is close by to the city.

History

The civilization of Jubail Island dates back to some 7000 years back when the people in Dilmun had set up an establishment at the place. Jubail Island was formerly a fishing and pearl fishing village but later it was chosen by the UAE government to be an industrial region.

Places to Visit in Al Jubail Island

1. Al Nakheel Beach

Jubail Island has many beaches and Al Nakheel Beach is the one that is most picturesque with parks and gardens. It is also called the Palm Beach. This is a popular tourist haunt because of the scenery and the fresh breeze that makes one unwind so soon. The beaches have rest rooms and spaces for changing. This beach is also noted for the Garden Festival that happens in the spring season.

The Nakheel Beach is open twenty-four hours, seven days a week. The Nakheel Beach is also free for all.

The beach gives out a lot of facilities. These are shopping, parking, children’s play and swimming area, cafes and restaurants, dustbins, well across the area and concrete walking path for visitors for walking down the beach.

You may engage in a plethora of things while you spend your time at Al Nakheel Beach. The warm sand on the beach is a great place to unwind. There is a beautiful kid’s area for them to engage in fun games. A lively stroll in the evening while enjoying the picturesque views around is most welcome here. The water fountains on the beach creates a mesmerizing effect on the visitors.

The water sports and rides like snorkelling, boating, parasailing, skiing, scuba diving are popular attraction along with the barbecue by the seaside which is a great end to a fun-filled day. Again, every spring, an avid visitor can enjoy the beautiful festival at the Al Nakheel Beach. An arrangement of lovely flowers, for the visitors who grace the occasion, is a part and parcel of the festival.

2. Jubail Mangrove Park

Jubail Mangrove Park is a natural retreat which imparts educational information on the ecology of mangrove forests. The mangrove vegetation has been protecting the Abu Dhabi coastline for long. You can visit this mangrove park and find out about the marine animals and birds that reside here.

You can walk through the boardwalk, which is 20 kilometres long.This helpsappreciate the natural haven that this place creates. This place is a must visit for any nature enthusiast. The Jubail Mangrove Park is open to the lakes but diving or swimming is not allowed.

Another exciting activity here is an excursion that takes you through the Mangrove vegetation. You can avail of the high tide but anyway you have to go through the dense mangroves. While you go on a visit to the mangrove park, you have to wear light comfortable clothes and carry some repellent for insects and wear sunscreen lotion.

3. Jubail Mall

The ambiance of the Jubail Mall catches the visitor’s fancy at the first visit. The mall is designed with plants that bring a coastal feeling to the mind and imagination of a visitor.

The Fountain Plaza creates marvelous sight. The dancing fountain at the middle creates a wonderful visual interest among the buyers and visitors.

The hypnotic outer space with special seating arrangements, all around the fountain area draws hosts of people to the mall, especially on holidays.

The glass pavilion for the family dining arrangements is suave and elegant. They can enjoy privacy as well as enjoy the fountain while having their meals.

In short, the Jubail Mall is a must visit if you are holidaying on Jubail Island.

How to reach Al Jubail Island?

You may access the Al Jubail Island through the Jubail Island Bridge, at Exit 17, coming to it via Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Highway, which is also called the E12. The island is located some minutes away from the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Jubail Island has buses and taxis as well as a good ferry system in place to reach the island.

Conclusion

Al Jubail Island is a recreational getaway for anyone who cares for a perfect return to nature. With its well-planned villages, namely, Nad Al Dhabi, Marfaa Al Jubail, Souk Al Jubail, Seef Al Jubail, Bed’a Al Jubail and Ain Al Mahalikeand its exotic mangrove parks, the scenic beaches and islands, the Jubail Island is a natural haven for all that is beautiful in nature.

 You can spend a whole day on the island doing so many things while basking in the natural surroundings. You may explore the mangrove vegetation, while walking on the broadwalk, go to the public parks or have some sun bathing at the beautiful beach. It is a natural haven, as well as a leisure, recreational and educational destination. At the same time, it is not much of the oomph factor here, but a calm and pure natural lifestyle that welcomes you back a second time!