The tangled mangrove forests of Saadiyat Island, meaning island of happiness, attract a wide range of nesting birds and marine life. The island has plenty of hidden nooks and crannies for wildlife watching along with a rich cultural programme.
Saadiyat Island is one of 200 located off the Abu Dhabi coast, which has recently been turned into a luxury resort complete with golf courses, hotels and marinas, all ecologically sensitive and linked to the mainland by two major highway bridges, including the Saadiyat Bridge.
It also boasts a Cultural District, featuring museums, art galleries and performing arts centres, such as the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, by French architect Jean Nouvel.