Jabi Lake

The most famous lake in Abuja is probably Jabi Lake. The purpose of this 1,300-hectare artificial lake was original to supply water to Abuja's natives. After the Usuma Dam was constructed, it later developed into a tourist and fishing destination. Jabi Park, a leisure area next to the lake, is frequently utilized for outdoor activities including picnics and family trips. There aren't many things to do besides travel across the lake in a boat or a kayak. This makes it a well-liked destination that both visitors and families with children throng to.

The Jabi Lake Mall, one of Abuja's most well-known and well-liked malls, is connected to the lake, possibly giving rise to its name. It is reachable from the ground and basement levels of the mall. The lake offers the mall a stunning, picturesque riverside background. A meandering road or path at the lake's shore is a wonderful route for lengthy strolls or jogs.

The balcony on the upper level of Jabi Lake Mall offers the greatest view of the lake. In addition, the Jabi Lake Mall, which serves as the lake's constructed (from the park side) background, offers an intriguing blend of the contemporary and the organic, the urban and the rural. A lake is a great place for leisure because of its quietness and tranquility.