{"id":1808,"date":"2020-05-28T05:39:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T05:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/?p=1808"},"modified":"2023-05-29T09:19:38","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T05:19:38","slug":"offbeat-places-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"From pink flamingos to pottery, these offbeat places in Abu Dhabi are definitely worth a visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>People surely have plans to travel once the pandemic is in control. Now it looks like these plans might be successful because the news is, that Dubai is likely to allow tourists to visit the city from July. UAE as a whole is gradually looking towards promoting tourism again. While you must be looking forward to these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/things-to-do-abu-dhabi\/\">10 best things to do in Abu Dhabi<\/a>, <em>some offbeat places might not be very touristy but surely worth a visit<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re the type who likes to chill by the beach, sit in a park or visit galleries and exhibitions instead of engaging in the hustle and bustle of malls and busy tourist attractions, read on! <strong>TicketsToDo presents to you 5 offbeat yet beautifully amazing places in Abu Dhabi you certainly must visit.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><iframe title=\"10 Offbeat Experiences in UAE\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dciJc86xXE4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #ef1223; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/city\/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Tickets Here<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Best offbeat places in Abu Dhabi<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1812 aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mushrif Central Park is one of the offbeat places in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"460\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi-335x224.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>1. Mushrif Central Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>This park in Abu Dhabi is not like the conventional parks<\/strong>\u2014 where you just have benches to sit and relax or at the most, a playground for children. <strong>The Mushrif Central Park<\/strong> is much more than just that. Starting with the soothing music that is played for the visitors via hundreds of hidden speakers to large metal structures near one of the sandy playgrounds that seem to be illustrating the laws of physics, everything about this park is captivating.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Another attractive feature about this park is shaded by a 28-meter-high structure\u2014 <em>an open-air botanical garden<\/em>, in which tropical plants and trees grow in a moisture-controlled environment. There is also the Animal Barn area where kids are encouraged to feed and pet goats, sheep, ponies, donkeys, and camels, and also observe as their stalls are cleaned. <strong>This park is an offbeat must-visit.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Location: Mushrif Central Park, 15th Street, Mushrif Area, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>2. Heritage Village<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-1810\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_1810\" style=\"width: 499px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1810\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi--300x157.jpg\" alt=\"Heritage Village is an offbeat place in Abu Dhabi you have to visit\" width=\"489\" height=\"256\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Courtesy: visitabudhabi.ae<\/em><\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Visit the Heritage Village to get an insight into the traditional aspects of the desert way of life.<\/strong> Here, you can immerse yourself in a souk, a mosque, and an encampment from pre-modernized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vouchercodesuae.com\/blog\/abu-dhabi-february\/\">Abu Dhabi<\/a>. &nbsp;Besides getting a chance to watch artisans making pottery, blowing glass, and weaving fabric on a loom, you can also shop and explore artifacts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This place is a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village that provides an interesting glimpse into the emirate\u2019s past. <strong>Run by the Emirates Heritage Club, it features public workshops where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills<\/strong> such as metalwork, pottery, weaving, and spinning. The craftsmen share their skills with visitors, and sometimes even offer them a chance to try them out. The little spice shop within the village offers a range of dried herbs, handmade soaps, and plenty of souvenirs you can take back from the visit. Don\u2019t forget to visit this offbeat place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Location: Heritage Village, Near Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Theatre Rd, Corniche, Breakwater Rd, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>3. Wathba Wetland Resort<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1814 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-AbuDhabi-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Wathba Wetland Resort in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"476\" height=\"317\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Spread over five square kilometers of wetlands, sabkhas (sand flats), fossilized sands, and dunes, this is the first area in the Emirate designated for protection by law. This nature reserve houses more than 250 species of birds, 37 plant species as well as a rich variety of dragonflies and damselflies. This is a walking tour so be prepared to walk! <strong>Visitors will get a unique opportunity to explore the park of Al Wathba Wetlands on foot.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can learn all about the huge variety and diversity of animals, plants, and birds that live here all year round. <strong>This place is particularly renowned for the abundance of Greater Flamingos<\/strong>\u2014 with as many as 4,000 living there during autumn and spring. All ages are allowed to join the trip. You have to meet your guide at the Dalma Mall main entrance before proceeding with the trip. This nature reserve is an offbeat place to explore in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>What are other unusual things to do in Abu Dhabi?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>4. Women\u2019s Handicraft Center<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1811 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi.-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Women\u2019s Handicraft Center is one of the offbeat places in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"470\" height=\"313\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Run by the Abu Dhabi Women&#8217;s Association, this creative initiative showcases local arts and crafts. <strong>The small museum within offers you a chance to examine and learn about local artists&#8217; handiwork\u2014 an offbeat place to be in amongst all other things.<\/strong> &nbsp;You can experience an interesting sightseeing tour of Bedouin women\u2019s folk crafts. Enjoy the live demonstrations while listening to the explanations by the guide from the center and witness some interesting traditional equipment and ancient crafting at the museum next door.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>They have a dress code for visiting this place. Women must wear loose long trousers or long skirts and long sleeves. Also, you need to cover your head with a scarf. No tight or transparent clothing is permitted here. For men, no shorts are allowed. You need to remove your shoes before entering each hut and ask for permission for photography. There are round buildings near the museum which are workshops where female artists display distinctive Arabian oils, handmade souvenirs, pottery, incense, local dress, silver thread work, and weaving. You can get a simple henna design painted on your hand, which will last about two weeks. There is also a shop on site from where you can collect souvenirs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Location: Women\u2019s Handicraft Center, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>5. Warehouse 421<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-image-1813\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_1813\" style=\"width: 505px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1813\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Offbeat-places-in-Abu-Dhabi1-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse 421 Abu Dhabi\" width=\"495\" height=\"259\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-1813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Courtesy: warehouse421.ae<\/em><\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Founded in 2015, this home-grown arts and design center is dedicated to showcasing and nurturing creative production from across the region. <strong>Warehouse 421 works in collaboration with local, regional, and international entities.<\/strong> The most intriguing part about this cultural center is that it is committed to supporting emerging talent from the UAE, Middle East, and South Asia. It takes a collaborative approach to hosting and curating exhibitions, public programs, and learning opportunities that support creative practices, and artistic exchange and stimulates critical discourse.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Experience a wide range of learning opportunities for children, students, educators, artists, and creative professionals to develop their creative practices and inspire innovation. If you are interested in <em>offbeat places in Abu Dhabi<\/em> like these galleries and exhibitions, don\u2019t forget to check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/blog\/must-visit-museums-in-dubai\/\">most interesting museums in Dubai<\/a> as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Location: Warehouse421, Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #ef1223; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketstodo.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Tickets to Your Next Adventure<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: static !important;\">&nbsp;<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People surely have plans to travel once the pandemic is in control. Now it looks like these plans might be successful because the news is, that Dubai is likely to allow tourists to visit the city from July. 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