Being an archipelago with hundreds of islands, Abu Dhabi has a deep and historic connection with the sea. It’s no surprise then that seafood is still a key commodity in the city. Take a trip to the Fish Souk at Mina Zayed, near Abu Dhabi’s main port area, to get a few characterful photographs and, maybe, your dinner. Every morning, fishermen here load their catch on to the quayside and prepare for a day of haggling.

Across the road from the Fish Souk, the Al Mina Fruit and Vegetable S...