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Abu Dhabi Beaches
Thenation’scapitalissurroundedbymorethan200natural islands.
It also boasts beautiful beaches and is blessed with all-year-
round sunshine. With new beaches complementing established
ones in Abu Dhabi, swimmers and sun worshippers are spoilt
for choice.
Corniche Beach
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. During the week you can usually find
a beach umbrella, but during the weekend they may all go quickly.
You can’t swim out very far; floating fences keep you within 40
metres of the beach, and there are plenty of lifeguards around.
Abu Dhabi’s pristine Corniche beachfront has been awarded
coveted Blue Flag status - the internationally renowned eco-label
for beaches and marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing
water. Some 30,000 to 50,000 visitors flock to the Corniche every
month, enjoying three separate sections for families, singles and
the general public. There are more than 1,100 free parking spaces
with a five minute walk of the beach.
Open daily, US$ 3 entry to the family and singles sections. Entry to the
public beach is free.
Saadiyat Beach Club – Saadiyat Island
This club offers its members and guests access to world-class
facilities in one of the most exclusive communities in the region.
This first-class beach club features an expansive outdoor pool
surrounded by private cabanas, a kids' pool, a state-of-the-art
gym, and The Spa. The club offers mouthwatering dishes and
refreshments at Cabana9, Safina and De La Costa whose cuisines
are inspired by the French and Italian Rivieras. This beach club
complements the unique experience offered within the Saadiyat
Beach District by providing luxury, exclusivity and quality.
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