Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tours Abu Dhabi's new leisure destination Hudayriat Island

The island – accessed across a striking suspension bridge – will open formally next month

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visits Al Hudayriat Island.

The island is just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Saeed Khawaja for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Mohamed said food truck owners would be exempt from rent for six months.

The island has cycling and jogging tracks.

It is also home to beaches.

The island is accessed by a striking suspension bridge.

And it is fast becoming a leisure destination.

Sheikh Mohamed toured the island and inspected the development.

The island also includes sports areas.

Boat owners are also set to visit.

Development has ramped up on the island.

An island in Abu Dhabi is quickly becoming known as a must-visit leisure destination.

On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, toured the fast-developing Hudayriat Island.

During the visit he announced that a key waterfront project there will be formally opened within the next 30 days, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.

It features a seafront path, camping spots, jogging and cycling routes and restaurants.

Sheikh Mohamed also directed that food truck owners there be exempt from rent for the next six months.

"We visited [the] Al Hudayriat project, an important addition to Abu Dhabi's entertainment and tourism sector," said Sheikh Mohamed.

"We aim to develop inclusive and unique projects, which encourage a healthier lifestyle for the whole community."

Central to the development is Marsana, a waterfront area, which features cafes, a skating rink, a children's water park, cycle park and what's known as Circuit X, an area dedicated to thrill-seekers. Sheikh Mohamed ordered a rent exemption for shop owners in Marsana as well. He was also shown around 10 leisure facilities as part of project including the "stars gate" which provides camping spots; "321 sports village', which encompasses sports areas; and "Hudayriat heritage walk", which provides visitors with a history of the island and of the UAE's pearl diving tradition.

Pictures showed Sheikh Mohamed touring the island, inspecting developments and even snapping a photograph on his phone. Plans were first announced for the island in 2009 and work has increased over the years.

Hudayriat, just opposite Bateen Beach and accessed across a striking suspension bridge, is already home to a popular beach.