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Abu Dhabi Beaches

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside! If you're stuck for plans this weekend, why not visit one of Abu Dhabi's beautiful beaches

Posted on

24 July 2013

Last updated on 5 June 2017
Abu Dhabi Beaches

New Beach at Corniche


This lengthy stretch of beach extends along Corniche Road from near the Hilton Hotel to beyond Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, where you’ll find its main entrance. The new beach has swimming areas, refreshment outlets, scenic gardens, walking pathways, beach volleyball pitches, children’s play areas and toilets. At least 170 umbrellas line the stretch to provide shade to beach goers. You can’t swim out very far – floating fences keep you within 40 metres of the beach, and there are plenty of lifeguards around. Along the landscaped area, benches have been laid out giving the people one of the most refreshing sights of the sea. There is a dedicated parking area further along the Corniche with a complimentary bus service to the beach. Ticket booths are all along the beach.

Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach

The latest addition to the Corniche entertainment options is a permanent wakeboarding ‘Beginners Park,’ developed by Abu Dhabi Municipality in conjunction with Flash Entertainment. This state-of-the-art park is open to the public daily from 12pm to 6pm and is free to use. Wakeboarding experts are on hand to assist enthusiasts with taster lessons and top tips for catching the waves.

Al Bateen Beach

This beach is popular with locals and is used for fishing and swimming. It’s great for waterfront picnics, but if you venture into the water keep an eye out for jet skis. To get there, head west on 19th Street (Saeed Bin Tahnoon St) and turn left onto 16th Street when it ends. After 200 metres, you’ll see the beach. Al Bateen Beach Rd, Al Bateen

Al Bateen Beach Abu Dhabi


Yas Island Beach

The 400m stretch of beach is located at the southern end of the Yas Island, where there are a number of homes being built, and is open to the public for an entrance fee.

According to Patrick Martinez, general manager of Yas Island Rotana & Centro Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the beach will be an extension of the Yas Links Golf Course.