Al Bateen Beach
Al Bateen · Abu Dhabi
An 800 m Blue Flag beach with calm, shallow water facing Hudayriyat, plus a water sports hut for kayaks and paddleboards.
- Free
- About 3 h
- Easy
- Ladies-only sessions
How it works
Park off Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and walk on, no ticket. A separate women and children section at the eastern end charges a small fee.
The catch
Shade is limited to what you bring, and the free sand fills up on Friday and Saturday afternoons.
Bring
Umbrella, towel, water
Checked Nov 2026
Steady coastal breeze and a city beach you can reach in ten minutes from downtown.
- Free
- About 2 h
- Bring your own
- Hard
How it works
Rig at the far end away from swimmers, launch only from the designated zone and ride clear of the swimming area.
The catch
It is a swimming beach first, so space to launch is tight on busy days.
Bring
Kite, board, harness
You need
Your own kit and independent riding ability; launch only in watersports zones, 50-100 m from swimmers
Checked Nov 2026
An 800-metre Blue Flag beach facing Hudayriyat, with a watersports centre on the sand if you have no board of your own.
- Free
- About 1 h
- Rent it there
- Easy
How it works
Launch your own board from the beach or ask at the watersports centre for a kayak or board. Paddle the calm stretch towards the Hudayriyat bridge and back.
The catch
Weekend afternoons fill up with swimmers, so you share the shallow area.
Bring
Board or money for rental, sunscreen, water
You need
Keep to the paddling area and clear of swimmers
Checked Nov 2026
The water is calm and shallow, so children can put their face in the sea and see fish without leaving their depth.
- Free
- About 1 h
- Bring your own
- Easy
How it works
Walk in from the beach with your own mask and fins and stay inside the swimming area. Mornings are clearest before the wind gets up.
The catch
Don't expect coral; visibility drops quickly after a windy day.
Bring
Mask, snorkel, fins, sunscreen, water
Checked Nov 2026
An 800-metre Blue Flag beach looking across to Hudayriyat, with calm, clear water and a watersports centre for kayaks and paddleboards.
- Price not listed
- About 2.5 h
- Easy
How it works
Park off Khalifa Al Mubarak Street and walk onto the beach. Swim in the calm water or hire a kayak from the watersports centre.
The catch
Fees and lifeguard hours aren't published online, so arrive in daylight and check at the entrance.
Bring
Swimwear, towel, sunscreen
Checked Nov 2026
A free public beach where you can set up beach volleyball without booking anything.
- Free
- About 1.5 h
- Bring your own
- Easy
How it works
Park off Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and walk on. Bring a ball and play on the sand.
The catch
Weekend afternoons get crowded, and there is little shade.
Bring
Ball, water, sunscreen
Checked Nov 2026
Pair it with
- Spot Khalifa Park · Street food and trucks · 3.0 km away
- Al Mrzab · Big groups · 3.2 km away
- Al Mrzab · Breakfast · 3.2 km away
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Get there
Open: 8am to sunset; women's section 10am to 10pm