A municipality-run lake in the desert 45 minutes from the city where residents pitch tents or park RVs right by the water: 13 free camping pitches, 24 barbecue picnic spots, a 1.4 km running path, a 1.2 km cycle track with bike rental, playgrounds and two observation decks (The National 2022; Khaleej Times 2025).
- Address
- Al Wathba Lake, next to the Al Wathba Cycle Track, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
- Hours
- Open daily; occasional maintenance closures announced by the municipality (not verified)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening, Late night · About 4 h
- Price
- Camping pitches free (The National, 2022)
- Price level
- AED
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- There are only 13 pitches for up to 120 campers, so arrive early in the cool season; food trucks park on site (The National).
- Barbecues are allowed only at the equipped picnic spots.
- Pair it with a ride on the Al Wathba Cycle Track next door at sunset.