Al Bahar, the new family-friendly section of the Abu Dhabi Corniche

<p>You can&#39;t miss the new section of the Abu Dhabi Corniche, there are big signs. Pawan&nbsp;Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is even an open gym set up for outdoor fitness fanatics. Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some sections of A'l Bahar are very Instagramworthy. Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both young and old can enjoy a ride on the colourful carousel. Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>There&#39;s a real carnival atmosphere along the Abu Dhabi Corniche now that A'l Bahar has come to life. Pawan&nbsp;Singh / The National</p>

<p>Kids will be entertained for hours at A'l Bahar. Pawan Singh / The National</p>

<p>There are blow-up castles and plenty of fun for the family to enjoy at A'l Bahar. Pawan Singh / The National</p>

<p>There is a lot of light and colour throughout the new A'l Bahar&nbsp;precinct.&nbsp;Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are plenty of places for the kids to play. Pawan Singh / The National</p>

<p>Fairy lights and rainbow lighting guides you around A'l Bahar in the evening. Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are a number of different food options at A'l Bahar at the corniche in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are colours aplenty in the new section of the Abu Dhabi Corniche.&nbsp;Pawan Singh / The National</p>

<p>There are plenty of restaurants at the new section of the Corniche&nbsp;in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National</p>

<p>Kids playing games at A'l Bahar at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National</p>

<p>Restaurants at A'l Bahar at the Abu Dhabi Corniche. Pawan Singh / The National&nbsp;</p>

The Abu Dhabi Corniche has long been a firm favourite for families, fitness fanatics and those just wishing to get some fresh air. If you go down to the Corniche today you are in for a big surprise. The 80,000-square-metre A'l Bahar beachfront community has started to open to the public, as our photographer Pawan Singh's pictures show. With an old fashioned carousel and fairground games, A'l Bahar exudes a beachside holiday feeling. Adjacent to the St Regis and Hilton hotels, this new public space when it's fully completed will have 48 dining, retail and leisure outlets as well as an area for concerts and events. There is a 500-metre beachside promenade, and the area is also home to Aquafun, Abu Dhabi's first inflatable waterpark, featuring slides, ramps, bridges, steps, jumps, balloons, monkey bars – and is a good option for those who are after an energetic day out on the water. In fact fitness is a huge focus of A'l Bahar and there is a basketball court as well as beach volleyball courts, football pitches and an outdoor gym. Bodytree has opened its second yoga studio on the strip and Haddins fitness company will have a presence too. All in all the perfect place for a weekend visit with the family, check it out.

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