Theres something fascinating about sitting by the harbour side watching the dhows slip off to sea. At any time of day, theres work going on as fishers mend their nets, pile up lobster pots, hang out colourful sarongs to dry, unload fish and congregate for communal chats. As you survey the resting dhows strung together five abreast, you can almost forget Abu Dhabis modern backdrop as its ancient past as a fishing village is revealed.The harbor is the one place you can watch the traditional dhows return from sea, and sunset is the best time to do this. A number of dinner dhow cruises depart from here, and there are a couple of restaurants at Al Dhafra. You will also find fish, fruit, and carpet markets here in the area known as the Al Meena Souks. Next to the harbor is the Iranian Souk, where mostly Iranian handicrafts, household goods, and potted plants are sold. The U.A.E. developed as a merchant nation, and trade with Iran has long been one of its principal economic activities. This Iranian market is an authentic if not very charming look into the traditional way of doing business here. Note that photography is not allowed anywhere inside the port area. Its easy to get lost driving here, so Id recommend taking a taxi.

Good place to rent a boat with driver.

An amazing experience with a large variety of fresh fish. Definitely going back to buy the prawns.

Traditional fish markets and port of Abudhabi. Very clean and neat areas. Different types of fish availability

A very good place to hire boat and enjoy the scenic sunset from mina to marina...enjoying the city view too..

Very good place for family to pass the time. People used to use this place for waiting for the fireworks in new year night or to see the aircraft shows during UAE national day.

My wknd spot

Very good place for enjoy and party 🥳🎉😀

Nice place ☺️

As always, the Fish Market is great for buying raw seafood and even having it cleaned and cooked while you wait. You can also call ahead. They make the best shrimp Ive ever had - spicy grilled. I only gave it 3 stars because getting in and out is a nightmare. Like many other places in Abu Dhabi, its as if they didnt think very many people would drive there, but many do. On the bright side, they are renovating the whole area, so hopefully they will build additional parking.

Great variety of fresh seafood. Also love the fact that the onsight eating places can prepare & serve your meal right there.

Nice place and Boat cruise site seeing.

Abu Dhabi Martine entertainment center can offered various tyoe of Boat / cruise trips and fishing activities. Comparing to other service centers their price list is little high.

Nice cheap way to cross the river.

Good place for fish grill..opening morning 8 am

This place is purely incredible both during day time and at night. I am blessed to have a boat ride which starts from this dock.If you ever visited this place I would highly recommend to have a 90 min boat ride by Splash Tours or whatever service provider you find there.Make sure you are taking your waterproof camera on the ride and hold tight.

Great place

It looks haven on Earth, I first look I was shocked the infrastructure and the all setups the have made with super intelligent amzinations....Its really woowwww...

Best of abudhabi and thanks 😊 🙏 for your best support and

You can buy fresh fish and you can give to restaurants to cook for you and enjoy 😉

It has a refreshing view. Nice restaurants around. Sea is our life.Abu Dhabi has it all.

There is nice restaurant there where we were able to try traditional Arabic food. It was delicious. The food was served as a open table. I recommend this place!

Its a quite place with beautiful scenery.

It was a calming place and you will enjoy fresh seafood from the fish market. You just have to pay 15aed per Kg to your chosen restaurant to cook you fresh fish.

Nice place to relax and see old boats and yachts. Mainly fishing depot and scenic drive through.

Fast service, Clean and enticing atmosphere.

Excellent place and you have to choose aboat or yacht you like, the price depends time and length of yacht.

Very nice staff and price is very good

Go in the good weather from Nov till Feb you will enjoy it

Its normal fish market and outside the shops can host you with your fresh fish from the market to prepare it but sometimes they got greedy because you didnt pick from there menus 😅

Nice view, many boats available for renting

Great seafood and fresh herbs to buy from floral shops nearby.

Interesting place to visit. Lovely tours available. Just go in winter.

Lots of collection... Cheap.. u can bargain and make ur own Deal... Comparatively cheaper than normal hyper/super market

Very nice and interesting place mostly there restaurants and flower shops and you can also visit there many ships in the sea

Take a boat & go for fishing 🎣It was a awesome trip 😊

I believe there are much more great opportunities for tourism and attractions in this area, currently it seems to be under constructions and development but its slow moving for a reason I dont know! I hope within the next 3 months or so we can see some improvements

It will be Very nice to visit the harbour where you can see a lot of boats and rent one if you want .. its close to fish market, a lot of coffeeshops are there

Must Visit Place in Abudhabi to Taste Sea food

The history starst around. I find it inspiring in case you are an artist and want to capture the real character of the place

Nice city view at night time.

Very nice place 😊 and clean area

I was in the fish market which is very closely, fresh fish with good price, just buy, and no worries for cleaning or grilling.

Good Place to visit with friends and family..

A great place to rent a boat lots of companies an lots of boats

Good place to shop for household items at the Iranian shops . Good amount of shops for indoor and outdoor plants.

Nice places beautifull.

Here the place for boat ⛵ fishing in sea it is really interesting 7 hours boating in sea all fishing tools they will give ,1000 Aed 7 hours 6 people

One of the best place ever...cool one

I have no idea why people would want to come here. Besides the fish market which is worth seeing, this harbour neither have a beautiful marina view nor a good walking space or track. Lots of construction going on here at the time I am here.18022020

Decent boat tour in dubai with a nice and relaxing view and good food served.

Nice place just for relaxing

Fishing trips are easily the best way to relax

Nice view to watch the Dhow and fishing boats and abudhabi towers at the background.Its a nice place for seafood and have some good restaurants there.

This is at the end of Corniche street.. can spot fishing boats and yachts also there..

Residential area nice and in downtown

Authentic place, lovely traditional restaurant and fish market.

The evening cruise is nice, the meal was surprisingly good

Nice historical location. You can see the dhows that were used, or even still in use, in fishing.

There is a fresh fish market and there are hotels where you can buy our favorite fish and bake it.

Nice place and different cafes a restaurants

Rented a jet ski at this place it broke down deep out on the water no refund or time given back. Dont waste your time or money renting a jet ski from the establishment near this harbor

Fresh and variety sea food 😊

Abu Dhabi 7 years experience

Yoummy food

Fresh fish , organized, clean and tasty

Good place to rent Jet Ski nd boat

Fresh fish and super pp

If you love fresh fish, this place is a must for you. I am not a fish lover but the friends are and they loved the fished prepared at the restaurants here. Grills are amazing. Beside the fish market another attraction are the nearby plants shop they have a large variety of plants and amazing indoor plants, you can negotiate well here if you are buying a number of plants.By the way this harbour doesnt have a view like Dubai marina nor a good walking space or track, all you can enjoy here are fishes and plants and yes some boat rides too.If you want a boat ride or jet ski make sure you negotiate well and there is a clear understanding of the price agreed or you will end up paying more.

Best place to find plants

I loved this area where I can go to fish market and order fresh seafood directly and get it grilled or fried. Have been visiting in every weekend, coming from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi only to get over there and enjoy the taste of fresh seafood. I have tried 2 major restaurants over there, both are nice.

So grateful pleasure

Heart of Dubai, a must visit place

Ill have to visit properly another time. Easy to get to, potentially quite interesting - it will benefit from investment in order to be a tourist attraction.

Very very bad and low level all stuff stuff dont know how to respect customers dont try to Go there 🤬🤬

Fresh fishes!

In the evening when i saw this place its look wonderful

I really dont know, I never try but my chetar girlfriend Joanna was there with another one 🤣🤣, remember if you hacked someone phone do it in the right way otherwise both of you will watching each other on location 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😘

Love the sea love the heritage of my country

Delicious sea food point

Great place..

A lil hassle free. Though time taken than expected

Fresh catch, plenty of choices, good hygiene measures, especially during Covid. Keep your sheepishness in your car, and prepare to bargain and negotiate as you walk in. Now a modern facility is coming up right next door which will make it a mall- like experience.

U definitely find wat u wanna buy. Try it

Currently under construction but otherwise great area for Sea food and shisha lovers

Nice place during the winter months to have sea food dinner

Its a best Burger in UAE

Nice place to spend ur day

Fresh sea food

Port zayed abudhabi united arab emirates fish market vegatable fruit coop mall everything and low price

It is lovly place you can buy a wide range of plants and fllowers

Everybody deserves that sunshine and and a day off on boat🛥️

I old pleas i whant to make a new dhow harbour

Adds to ones best experiences

Fantastic place for evening

Nice view and atmosphere

Nice amazing place

As per my experience with them, I found them the best. I had real and serius problems at my house and it had been resolved completely.

The place is very beautiful. It has various shops and literally can get any household or plants and food items.

Theres something fascinating about sitting by the harbourside watching the dhows slip off to sea. At any time of day, theres work going on as fishers mend their nets, pile up lobster pots, hang out colourful sarongs to dry, unload fish and congregate for communal chats. As you survey the resting dhows strung together five abreast, you can almost forget Abu Dhabis modern backdrop as its ancient past as a fishing village is revealed.