Around the corniche

The Corniche road extends for about 8km at the northern end of the Abu Dhabi island, starting shortly after the fish market and ending at the Emirates Palace hotel. It's the main waterfront area of Abu Dhabi and is lined by a wide seaside promenade and pleasant greeneries. Two long beaches, each a few km long, run parallel to the Corniche. The Corniche is an elegant recreation area used by joggers, cyclists and beachgoers in the fresh months, when it's not too hot to be outdoors.