To holiday at Sir Bani Yas Island is to experience a unique getaway in Abu Dhabi where you can enjoy everything from witnessing exotic wildlife to discovering underwater worlds!

Wildlife Drives & Walks

The island is where you will find the Arabian Wildlife Park featuring a vast number of free-roaming animals including the endangered Arabian onyx. It is the ideal place to enjoy wildlife-based sightseeing in Abu Dhabi and special wildlife drives give you a chance to observe animals like cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas and deer.

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Horse Riding

Be it at the wildlife park or over the dunes, horse riding provides an unforgettable experience here. Island resorts the likes of Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort provide this activity which gives you a chance to explore various terrains on an Arabian horse.

Image Credit: Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort

Mountain Biking

For some pedal-powered adventure, you can try mountain biking at Sir Bani Yas. There are both on and off-road trails you can venture along be it through the wildlife park, beaches or wadis each offering enchanting landscapes to discover.

Image Credit: Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort

Snorkelling

An activity the whole family can enjoy, snorkelling around the waters surrounding the island lets you witness the beauty of protected reefs. You can also see the diverse marine life that is a part of this delicate ecosystem including barracudas, groupers and angelfish.

 

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+