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Mangrove National Park is a protected stand of grey mangroves on the eastern side of Abu Dhabi island, part of the Zayed Protected Areas Network managed by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi. A channel winds through the dense trees, where greater flamingos, western reef herons and crabs live, and visitors explore it from the Eastern Mangroves promenade or by kayak.
Qasr Al Hosn is the oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi. It began in 1761 as a watchtower guarding the island's only freshwater well, grew into a fort that served as the ruling family's residence, and was enlarged in the 1930s. After a decade of conservation it reopened in 2018 as a museum of the city's history, with the House of Artisans nearby.
Al Maqta Fort is a watchtower on a small rock islet in the channel between Abu Dhabi island and the mainland, beside the Al Maqta Bridge. Built in the late 18th century of stone bound with gypsum, it watched the shallow crossing that caravans used at low tide to reach the island. Visitors see the restored tower from the shore.
Jubail Mangrove Park is a protected mangrove reserve on Al Jubail Island, between Saadiyat and Yas islands. A boardwalk winds through the mangroves and tidal channels, where flamingos, western reef herons, crabs and fish can be seen, and the scene changes with the tide; guided tours and other activities are booked separately.
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