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Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Jabi Lake

Jabi Lake seen from Jabi Lake mall by Kritzolina/

An oasis in the heart of the city, Jabi Lake stands near a mall, blending urban and natural settings.

Close to the city center, the park offers a sanctuary to everyone who needs a serene spot to experience a scenic view of the waterfront.

The natural body of water is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers organized space for different activities, including boat rides, a running track, and a picnic area.

Jabi Lake is a water body formed from a man-made earth dam that was initially created to provide water to the residents of Abuja, Nigeria.

1. The awesome two-store mall gives an extraordinary view of the lake

Jabi lake mall, Abuja by Fawaz Tairou/

The two-story mall will feature contemporary architecture and a lakeside boardwalk with views over the water.

Jabi Lake Mall is an Abuja landmark on the Lake side of Jabi and is renowned for its vast selection of over 120 stores.

Beyond shopping, the elegant mall also houses several restaurants and entertainment options, including a Cinema.

The site sits on five hectares of land and is located ten minutes from the central business district on the shores of Jabi Lake in Abuja Nigeria.

2. They are awesome activities one can partake in at the lake one is speed boat riding

Fishing, Jabi lake by Turizimpressions

The speed boat rider cost only N1,500 or N2,000 depending on the distance for a ride. The same price applies to a family or one person who wants to take a ride.

The next attraction to behold then is the horse riders. It costs only N200 to move around the most important areas within the lake.

The lake is beautified with mango trees, Melina trees, Dogo Yaro trees, orange trees, palm trees, bamboo flamboyant flowers, and beautiful grasses.

The infrastructure in place is standard enough to compete with other notable tourist centers, during weekends, the lake is lively with weddings, sports activities, and other programs.

The lake has created jobs for many people. They are mat givers, snack sellers, photographers, bicycle riders, horse riders, and speed boat riders.

3. The fascinating Jabi clubhouse is a family entertainment center offering recreational facilities

Jabi Boat Club is a family entertainment center designed to offer water-based recreational facilities for the people of Abuja and its environs as well as tourists.

The Woodhouse Bar & Restaurant at Jabi Boat Club offers an excellent Continental Food Menu and an elegant atmosphere for Abuja residents and visitors alike.

Jabi Boat Club is the first of its kind in the capital city of Nigeria, situated at the center of Abuja, and born out of the desire to reawaken the sights and fun-filled activities of the Jabi Lake.

Jabi Boat Club offers water sporting activities such as Jet Skis, Pontoon Party Boats, Kayaks, Pedal Boats, and Fishing Boats.

4. The beautiful Jabi Lake Park it’s a place to relax and enjoy 

Beautiful scapes of Jabi lake Abuja by Turizimpressions/

Beautiful Park with so much to do and many places to relax and enjoy the lakeside. This place has tracks for joggers, walkers, and cyclers.

There are aerobics clusters, massage therapists, and outdoor gym equipment. Some vendors sell smoothies and health-related drinks to help keep up the levels of exercise enthusiasts.

You can go horseback riding or go on a boat cruise. This place is also home to the Nigeria Kayak team.

There are also games like table tennis, snooker, beach soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and others.

5. The interesting silver bird cinema shows both local and foreign films

The eight-screen multiplex theater shows both local and foreign films from the most-profitable markets.

It has a seating capacity of 1000 and a regular attendance of not less than 500. The cinemas open every day from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm

The Silverbird Cinema at the Jabi Lake Mall is one of the most modern cinemas in Abuja, the tickets are sold from N500 to N1,500.

The Silverbird Cinema has many milestones. So far, it is popular for having the first twelve multiplex cinemas, not only in Nigeria but across the West African region.

Silverbird Cinema is the first in West Africa to maintain two locations – it has locations in two West African countries.

6. The famous Jabi is a quiet residential area with cocktail lounges and many more

Jabi is a quiet residential area around its namesake lake, lined with walking paths and dotted with boats, plus a handful of chic cocktail lounges and rooftop bars overlooking the water.

Nearby is Jabi Park, popular for horseback riding and recreational soccer games. The modern Jabi Lake Mall has a cinema and brand-name fashion stores.

7. Hotel De Bentley gives visitors the unique hotel experience 

Where to stay when visiting the amazing Jabi Lake Hotel De Bently is a contemporary, fashionable hotel the absolute choice for the style-conscious guest.

Inspired by cutting-edge design, the hotel captures the imagination with its vibrant and creative environment.

A unique hotel experience, from the designer bedrooms, and sumptuous Fine Dining Restaurant, to the industrial-chic destination bar,

Hotel de Bently sets out to be very different whilst at the same time, offering exceptional quality and service throughout every aspect.

The Hotel De Bently has a restaurant and an on-site bar. Room service is available any time of the day.

The Hotel De Bently conveniently offers free parking. Abuja city center is within an easy 10-minute drive.

8. The awesome Fresh dew at lake Jabi is a wonderfully unique place to hang out

Decorations in Jabi Lake mall by Anass Sedrati/

Fresh-Dew is located on the lakeside of the Jabi Lake Mall and is a wonderfully unique place to hang out with friends.

The restaurant offers delicious Nigerian dishes for an affordable price and a style of service that makes everyone feel welcome and special.

9. The construction of the 25,000sqm remarkable Jabi Lake mall ended in 2015

Jabi Lake Mall is a 25,000sqm retail development in the Jabi/Utako region of Abuja. Construction started in 2014 and completion is slated for year-end 2015.

Similar to other real estate developments they have been involved with, Actis intends to transform the offering of modern retail in Abuja by delivering Nigeria’s largest mall.

10. The amazing American-style mall revolutionized the shopping vision in Abuja

An American-style mall that revolutionized the vision of shopping when it opened in Abuja in 2015.

It also houses the Silverbird Cinema Multiplex, a food court with several outdoor restaurants by the waterfront, and various international shops.

For lovers of quality wax and peace, the two references in this field are side by side at the entrance to the Shoprite: Woodin and Vlisco.