Abu Dhabi reopens Al Gurm Corniche overlooking the city's mangroves

Facilities include 3.5 kilometres of shaded walkways and cycling tracks

The new promenade at Al Gurm Corniche. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Al Gurm Corniche now has 3.5km of walking paths and cycling tracks, linking Abu Dhabi city to the mainland. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office 

Al Gurm Corniche now has 3.5km of walking paths and cycling tracks, linking Abu Dhabi city to the mainland. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office  

Al Gurm Corniche has a kayaking platform, giving residents access to the mangroves. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office

A history-themed platform that tells the story of modern Abu Dhabi at Al Gurm Corniche. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office 

A history-themed platform that tells the story modern Abu Dhabi at Al Gurm Corniche. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office 

Access to Al Gurm Corniche is free and it is open to the public every day. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office 

Al Gurm Corniche has three exercise platforms and two water-themed 'edutainment' platforms for children. The new promenade at Al Gurm Corniche. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office

There are three exercise platforms and two water-themed 'edutainment' platforms. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office 

There are three exercise platforms and two water-themed 'edutainment' platforms. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office 

The new promenade at Al Gurm Corniche. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Abu Dhabi completed a major renovation of a much-loved Corniche overlooking the city's Mangrove National Park.

A refreshed Al Gurm Corniche includes 3.5 kilometres of shaded walkways and cycling tracks, exercise areas and parking for more than 300 cars.

Three exercise platforms, facilities for kayak tours and a heritage area that tells the history of Abu Dhabi are also part of the upgrade.

Several of the older concrete canopies that were feature of the park on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street were also been kept.

Abu Dhabi Municipality oversaw the project, which follows the opening two weeks ago of the adjacent Dolphin Park.

The park, distinguished by its dolphin fountains, was built about 30 years ago, and also overlooks the mangroves.

The overhaul included renovated playgrounds, rejuvenated fountains and refreshed greenery.

In 2019, major roadworks started to widen Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street, which is one of Abu Dhabi's main arteries, connecting to the E11 to Dubai.

The Al Gurm Corniche walkway, which connects Dolphin Park to the Eastern Mangroves Hotel, has been closed off to walkers since then.