Al Lulu Island

Al Lulu Island

Al Lulu Island ( _ar. جزيرة اللؤلؤ) is a 1050-acre man-made island off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. It stretches from the Abu Dhabi Breakwater to the Zayed Sea Port. Land reclamation was completed in 1992. After several plans which were subsequently dropped, the island is now being developed by Sorouh as a mixed commercial and residential project. It was also rumoured that Al Lulu Island was going to be a tourist destination for a Disney theme park during the mid-90's Fact|date=March 2007.

Opening of Island

In April 2007, the Island opened to public, featuring the following:
* Two restaurants
* Four coffee shops
* Two stretches of beach on the north and south part of the island
* Changing rooms
* Cafeterias
* A duned area
* Mosques
* Two artificial fresh-water lakesAs of April 29, the island is not under construction, but the buildings need cleaning and maintenance, such as the restaurants, which are still not ready.

Transportation

There are four boats that are capable of transporting 25 people, and a sea bus capable of 60. The boat ride is free of charge, and takes off from the Abu Dhabi Breakwater next to the Heritage Village. Lifejackets are available on board. Once in the island, there is a choice between a train ride to a person's destination or a bus tour.

Entrance fees

Entrance to the island, open from 8 am to 8 pm, costs 15 dirhams per person. Children under five years of age are admitted for free. To ride the train, an additional five dirhams are required, while the bus is free. There are several activities on the island such as paddling boats and riding camels and horses.

External links

* [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/04/13/10117793.html Gulfnews: Man-made Lulu Island opens to the public]


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