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About Abu Dhabi Emirate

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of Abu Dhabi Emirate attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

8 beaches
Picturesque • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Ghantoot

Ghantoot

1 beach
Beach volleyball • Senior friendly • Pet friendly
Hans Esser Camp

Hans Esser Camp

2 beaches
Picturesque • Good for water jumping • Kite or windsurfing
NCC Camp

NCC Camp

2 beaches
Picturesque • Good for water jumping • Kite or windsurfing
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Abu Dhabi Emirate Best beaches

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Emirates Palace beach
Emirates Palace beach
Emirates Palace beach
Senior friendly

Emirates Palace beach

Abu Dhabi 6.4 km
Excellent
9.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Distant parking
6 Amenities index
Saadiyat beach
Saadiyat beach
Saadiyat beach
Senior friendly

Saadiyat beach

Abu Dhabi 12.1 km
Very good
8.6
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
Soul beach
Soul beach
Soul beach
Senior friendly

Soul beach

Abu Dhabi 10.1 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
5.4 Amenities index
Corniche beach
Corniche beach
Corniche beach
Kids friendly

Corniche beach

Abu Dhabi 4.5 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • White fine sand • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Abu Dhabi beach
Abu Dhabi beach
Abu Dhabi beach
Senior friendly

Abu Dhabi beach

Abu Dhabi 4.6 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Jebel Ali Beach
Jebel Ali Beach
Jebel Ali Beach
Kids friendly

Jebel Ali Beach

Ghantoot 17.8 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
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Wild
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Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 13 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate

Soul beach

Soul beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 10.1 km
Shipwreck beach

Shipwreck beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand
United Arab Emirates, Hans Esser Camp 6.6 km
Golden Tulip resort

Golden Tulip resort
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
United Arab Emirates, Ghantoot 5.2 km
Al Mirfa Beach

Al Mirfa Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Al Mirfa 0.7 km
Sir Bani Yas beach

Sir Bani Yas beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
United Arab Emirates, NCC Camp 3.1 km
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Sandy beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate

Emirates Palace beach

Emirates Palace beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 6.4 km
Saadiyat beach

Saadiyat beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 12.1 km
Soul beach

Soul beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 10.1 km
Corniche beach

Corniche beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.5 km
Abu Dhabi beach

Abu Dhabi beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.6 km
Al Bateen beach

Al Bateen beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 2.9 km
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Long beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate

Corniche beach

Corniche beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.5 km
Abu Dhabi beach

Abu Dhabi beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.6 km
Jebel Ali Beach

Jebel Ali Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Ghantoot 17.8 km
Al Hudayriat Beach

Al Hudayriat Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 5.4 km
Al Mirfa Beach

Al Mirfa Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Al Mirfa 0.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate

Emirates Palace beach

Emirates Palace beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 6.4 km
Saadiyat beach

Saadiyat beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 12.1 km
Soul beach

Soul beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 10.1 km
Corniche beach

Corniche beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.5 km
Abu Dhabi beach

Abu Dhabi beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.6 km
Jebel Ali Beach

Jebel Ali Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Ghantoot 17.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Abu Dhabi Emirate, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of white color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 8.
  • An important clarification, 2 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Abu Dhabi Emirate is less than 500 meters. 13 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Abu Dhabi Emirate beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Abu Dhabi Emirate's beaches

Emirates Palace beach
10 Renzo Mitchell

We had an absolutely amazing day at the beach club today, thanks to our membership. We enjoyed the adults pool, especially the water hammocks, which were so relaxing. It was great to see the life guards keeping the children away from that area. Our lunch was the Emirates Palace club sandwich, and it was absolutely perfect! The only downside was that the pool with the lazy river was closed for renovations, but it'll be open again in just two days. We're definitely planning to come back next week!

Abu Dhabi beach
10 Nirmani Dharmadasa

I absolutely adore this beach with its stunningly white, fine sand. It's a true paradise that has captured my heart.

Jebel Ali Beach
8 Kira Nolam

This beach offers a delightful experience with its pristine and transparent waters. For those interested in camping, there is a designated area for caravans. Additionally, there are a handful of coffee shops in the vicinity, although they tend to open in the afternoon. The beach is not overly crowded as it doesn't attract a large number of visitors. Moreover, there are picturesque spots perfect for Instagram enthusiasts.

Yas Beach
10 Ethan K

This beach is a great spot to relax and unwind. It's protected from the wind and waves, so it's perfect for sunbathing and swimming. If you're looking for a bit more excitement, there's a pontoon to swim to where you can dive and jump. It's especially fun for kids. The food and drink are reasonably priced and the quality is on par with other places in the area. The staff are friendly and attentive, providing better service than other places we've visited.

Al Bateen beach
8 Zalverson

Today, the weather was nice and my family and I decided to take a walk and stumbled upon this beach. We had been frequenting Corniche beach too much and were looking for a new spot to relax. It's a great place for families as there are cabanas with seating, lifeguards on duty, parking, grassy areas for picnics, and a playground for kids. Highly recommended!

Al Mirfa Beach
10 Rajiv Kumar

This beach is absolutely amazing, created by nature rather than by human hands. The water has a low salt content and is not very deep, allowing you to walk quite far out. The shower rooms are well-equipped and include lockers. I truly loved and enjoyed my time here. It's not very crowded, making it the perfect spot for families to have a great time together.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 10 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 41.5°C and water up to 34.5°C in August. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 22.6°C and water to 21.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Abu Dhabi Emirate? In total there are 13 beaches and the most popular is Emirates Palace beach.

Most viewed beaches of Abu Dhabi Emirate

Corniche beach

Corniche beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.5 km
Soul beach

Soul beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 10.1 km
Saadiyat beach

Saadiyat beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 12.1 km
Abu Dhabi beach

Abu Dhabi beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.6 km
Emirates Palace beach

Emirates Palace beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 6.4 km
Al Bateen beach

Al Bateen beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 2.9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 13 beaches in total, of which about 4 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate?

Most of the beaches located in Abu Dhabi Emirate are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Abu Dhabi Emirate?

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The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Abu Dhabi Emirate are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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