Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most iconic cities on the face of the Earth, and many would have heard about the lavish lifestyles of the city’s populace. The nation has a reputation for opulence and has earned itself multiple Guinness World Records. The capital of the UAE is also a renowned tourism destination and there’s many an Abu Dhabi luxury hotel to be found such as the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara.
Navigating this massive metropolis can be a daunting task, so it’s best to know how to get around the big city. One of the most truly unforgettable ways to venture around Abu Dhabi is with the use of an Abra water taxi.
An abra is a traditional wooden boat, and is a fun yet inexpensive way to travel. Similar to buses, they depart from select stations which are located throughout the city. These wooden vessels are constantly travelling between stations during intervals. These motorised boats generally have the capacity to transport twenty passengers at a time. Various luxury hotels also operate their own abra services, or have stations that are affiliated with abra services. The entire infrastructure is very intelligently placed in order to provide swift and efficient transportation between the city’s most renowned entertainment areas.
Most of the abra routes are fairly inexpensive, but some are bit pricier, and might even require bookings to be made in advance. Given that this manner of travel is generally quite cheap, it presents a fantastic way to spice up one’s Abu Dhabi adventure, while also being able to save a considerable amount of money to spend at the city’s various attractions. So if you find yourself looking for the best way to tackle the terrain of UAE’s capital city, be sure to enlist the use of an abra. They can also be chartered for private use.
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.
