<strong>Abu Dhabi island tours:</strong> Abu Dhabi has an array of islands you can visit and there are boat companies that offer tours, including the Yellow Boats, pictured here.
Abu Dhabi island tours: Abu Dhabi has an array of islands you can visit and there are boat companies that offer tours, including the Yellow Boats, pictured here.
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<strong>Anantara</strong>: On Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE visitors can stay at the upmarket five-star Anantara resort.
Anantara: On Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE visitors can stay at the upmarket five-star Anantara resort.
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<strong>Sir Bani Yas Island:</strong> More than 10,000 animals roam around the Arabian Wildlife Park on Sir Bani Yas Island, including sand gazelles, pictured.
Sir Bani Yas Island: More than 10,000 animals roam around the Arabian Wildlife Park on Sir Bani Yas Island, including sand gazelles, pictured.
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<strong>Yellow Boats tour:</strong> "The islands of Abu Dhabi are lovely in the right season," says UAE journalist Ashleigh Stewart. "They're almost like a mini-break if you're feeling city fatigue. They're also incredibly diverse," she says.
Yellow Boats tour: "The islands of Abu Dhabi are lovely in the right season," says UAE journalist Ashleigh Stewart. "They're almost like a mini-break if you're feeling city fatigue. They're also incredibly diverse," she says.
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<strong>Island adventures:</strong> The Yellow Boats go to Lulu Island, a manmade island running parallel to the Corniche public beach. Captain Tony's three-hour Dolphin Bay Eco boat trip also heads to Lulu Island.
Island adventures: The Yellow Boats go to Lulu Island, a manmade island running parallel to the Corniche public beach. Captain Tony's three-hour Dolphin Bay Eco boat trip also heads to Lulu Island.
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<strong>Sir Bani Yas Island</strong>: Sir Bani Yas Island can be visited as part of a day trip -- visitors can arrive by sea plane or boat.
Sir Bani Yas Island: Sir Bani Yas Island can be visited as part of a day trip -- visitors can arrive by sea plane or boat.
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