Al Lulu Island is an island located off the coast of Abu Dhabi, stretching from the Zayed Sea Port to the Abu Dhabi Break Water. Just a little over four square kilometres in area, the artificial island took only around four years to be made. In that time frame, the internal developments have been slower paced and the earlier development plans floundered. However, this story was met with success as eventually, the island was opened to the public in 2007. It contained botanical gardens, canals, play areas for children and even two artificial freshwater lakes.
A ferry service operated between the island and the mainland that took passengers back and forth. However, once the island was shut down in 2009 for a series of development projects, the ferry service was also suspended. Although there are major plans for Al Lulu Island, including the building of a bridge to connect it to the mainland, progress has been slow. This has not stopped people from visiting the island though. Those who want to visit the island can still charter private boats to take them across. Al Lulu Island has a few terrific beaches and is almost never crowded. Many people go there at night to have a picnic by campfire. Since the beaches here are not too crowded, it is possible to try out a variety of water sports. Jet skiing, surfing and wakeboarding are popular activities tried out here. Tourists vacationing in Abu Dhabi and looking for a good hangout spot can try taking a trip to Al Lulu Island.
Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Along with plenty of shopping malls and restaurants, it is home to many interesting tourist attractions. It is a terrific vacation option in the Middle East as it has excellent infrastructure. The emirate has an extensive coastline and tourists who want to stay at Abu Dhabi beach hotels can choose a place like Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. The Abu Dhabi resort is situated on an island giving guests plenty of privacy, but it is not too far from the mainland and all its attractions.
