Oh, I can't blame you for feeling that way. The rural, countryside appeals more to me too.

Since Abu Dhabi is a coastal city, most farms are located inwards into the middle of the desert. Here's one from our trip last year when we spent a night and a day at a farm about 55kms from the city. They grew rockmelons, gourds, watermelons, string beans, and m many more! It was late November and the melons were almost completely harvested.

A Day At The Farm | Al Rahba Entertainment Sports Club