Yes and no, hollins.
A couple of months ago, we enjoyed a one hour Palm Island Cruise included the price of a 3 day City Sightseeing hop on hop off bus ticket in Dubai.
As you can see, the view from the road on the other side does not in any way compare.
TBH, I had no idea there was a similar development in Abu Dhabi.
BTW,
and I also recognise the colours of the UAE flag