Holidays in the United Arab Emirates are visiting local attractions, shopping and staying on the beach. The latter in the UAE can be public or hotel. For each, there are certain rules that tourists should study before visiting. So, in Abu Dhabi, the beaches occupy a relatively small area. Therefore, before the vacation, you need to find out the features of each.
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Hotel beach areas
Unlike Dubai or Sharjah, there are relatively few hotel beach areas in Abu – Dhabi. The reason is the long coastal area, which made it possible to create places for recreation for local residents and tourists living in city hotels. Now in Abu Dhabi, hotels with their own beach offer an expanded infrastructure that increases the comfort of a beach holiday.
Territory of the InterContinental Hotel, InterContinental Bayshore
This is a private territory of the hotel, an accessible share of guests and guests from other hotels in the capital. According to tourists, there is a good infrastructure here – several swimming pools have been built, there is a SPA center, entertainment for children and adults. The photographs show that this beach in Abu Dhabi is well equipped, luxurious even by local standards. A pass to the beach club is issued to all hotel guests free of charge. They can take umbrellas, sun loungers, use additional services. You can book a room online or at a travel agency.
About the beach at InterContinental Bayshore:
- The length of the coastline is 300 m.
- Located next to the city’s Corniche. Nearby are the famous skyscrapers of the city.
- The entrance fee for adults on weekdays is 150 dirhams. For young tourists – 80 dirhams.
- Rescue teams and medical stations work on the territory.
The advantage of resting in this area is that there are few tourists. Even at the peak of the season, there is not a large influx of tourists here. The downside is the relatively high entry price. But for hotel guests it is a free service. He ranks first in the rating of reviews.
Hotel Le Meridian, Le Meridian
The hotel complex is located next to the city embankment. Access to the beach area is available to the guests and guests of the hotel. The latter must pay 100 dirhams. For them, umbrellas and sun loungers will be free. The territory is equipped, there are places for changing clothes, showers, children’s playgrounds. You can go in for sports in gyms, visit the SPA-salon.
Information about the beach area of the Hotel Le Meridian in Abu Dhabi:
- The entry into the sea is relatively gentle, which is convenient for families with children.
- The shore is clean, even after the by-catch there is no algae.
- Nearby there are several swimming pools, sunbathing areas.
- In bars you can buy drinks, snacks, food.
- The territory is clean, the sand is fine, white. You can sunbathe on a beach towel.
Of all the hotels in Abu Dhabi with a private beach, this has the lowest entry fee. Many city hotels in the capital arrange for their vacationers to visit the coastline. But even in the high season there is enough space for a comfortable stay.
Hotel The St. Regis
The hotel is located relatively far from the city center, 24 km. On this Abu Dhabi beach, you can sunbathe well, relax and swim in the Persian Gulf. It is divided into several zones – for a relaxing holiday, places by the pools, tables with comfortable chairs. The latter is served by a local cafe. You can order drinks and food. According to tourists from the hotel beach The St. Regis offers a good view of the bay, you can take beautiful photos. It is recommended to book during the low season, when accommodation prices are reduced.
What travelers need to know about The St. Regis in Abu Dhabi:
- The coastline is 560 meters long and up to 80 meters wide.
- Comfortable umbrellas, deck chairs, deck chairs are installed.
- Due to the peculiarity of the location, there is almost no wind.
- The sea is clean, there are no industrial enterprises nearby.
Feature – the waiters deliver free drinks, ice cream. They can be ordered immediately on the beach; in Abu Dhabi, this is a common practice for serving hotel guests. In the evening they offer dinner on the beach. For young tourists there is a children’s room with tutors.
Park Hyatt Hotel Complex
Located on the island of Saadiyat, the official name is the “Island of Happiness”. The resort is relatively far from the tourist area of the capital of the UAE, but you can get here by bus or taxi. Advantages – a lot of space for a beach holiday, developed infrastructure, there is a golf club. Umbrellas and sunbeds are provided free of charge. This Abu Dhabi hotel has its own private beach, which is restricted to guests of the complex.
Features of a beach holiday at the Park Hyatt Abu-Dhabi:
- Large coastal area.
- A beautiful view of the city opens up, you can take a photo, video.
- There are beach lifeguards, medical stations.
- Drinks and light snacks are provided free of charge.
Additionally, you can visit the gym, spa center, swim in the pool. The disadvantage of the hotel is relatively expensive accommodation. But this is offset by good service, lots of entertainment. This beach in Abu Dhabi is one of the most convenient for a relaxing holiday.
In addition, you can visit the Emirates Palace Hotel, located next to the city’s waterfront. The entrance fee for one adult is 370 dirhams. Therefore, there are few guests here, there is always a place for a comfortable stay.
The public beaches of the resort
The advantage of relaxing in the capital of the United Arab Emirates is that there are many public and city beaches in Abu Dhabi. Entrance to them is free, there is always order and cleanliness. Nearby are public transport stops, there are taxi ranks. City hotels organize daily free transfers.
Cornish and new Corniche
It is considered the main city beach in Abu Dhabi, located on the central city promenade. Popular with tourists and locals. The total length of the coastline is 2 km. For a budget holiday, you can visit the free zone. But there will be no sun loungers and umbrellas. Therefore, vacationers prefer to relax on the paid part of the Corniche, Corniche. It is better prepared for swimming and sunbathing. There is enough space for a relaxing beach holiday.
Description of the Corniche beach on the waterfront of Abu Dhabi:
- A family recreation area has been created – Family Beach Section. Entrance – 10 dirhams and 5 for children. Couples can be here, single men are not allowed to enter.
- The price for renting sunbeds, umbrellas is 25 dirhams per set.
- Eateries, restaurants, bars work.
- About 600 sun loungers and umbrellas are installed on the coastline.
- Nearby is the “Heritage Village”, which can be visited after a beach holiday.
- Free Wi-Fi is available in some areas.
The advantage of relaxing on the Corniche public beach in Abu Dhabi is that cultural events, entertainment for children and adults are periodically held here. You can find out about their beginning on the official city website.
There is another part of the Corniche beach area – wild. It is located in the eastern part of the embankment. There are no sun loungers, no rescue and medical services. Therefore, tourists rarely visit this area.
Yaz Beach Area, Yas Beach
Located on the island of the same name and is a common beach area for all hotels located on the island of Yas. Traveling here from other areas of the city is not recommended. The reason is that this beach in Abu Dhabi is too far away. You can look here after visiting the Ferrari Park or after shopping in shopping centers. Additional entertainment – Yas WaterWorld, Warner Bros.
Features of a beach holiday on Yaz Island:
- Entrance – 50 dirhams. Sunbeds are provided for this price. Children go free.
- Lots of restaurants and bars. It is recommended to visit the local pizzeria.
- There is a swimming pool, there are areas for a relaxing holiday.
- The sand is white, fine-grained. The entry into the sea is gentle.
For a free pass to the beach, hotel guests must obtain a special pass. On it you can take a sunbed, umbrellas. Children love to relax on the playgrounds, sometimes attractions are installed on the beach in Abu Dhabi – inflatable slides, and jet skis are rented.
Holidays in Al Bateen, Al Bateen Beach and Saadiyat, Saadiyat Public beach
The only eco-beach in the UAE is located in the northern part of Saadiyat Island. Here you can do water sports – boarding, windsurfing. This is a favorite place for locals and vacationers to practice yoga. Feature – in the spring, sea turtles lay their eggs here. Therefore, part of the beach area is closed.
If you are staying in the Al Bateen area, you can visit the local beach. In Abu Dhabi, this is one of the most inexpensive resorts. Entrance to the beach area is free. The length of the coastline is 750 m.