If you’re seeking immaculate white sand and warm blue waters on your next holiday, consider Abu Dhabi. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is home to a wealth of beachfront resorts, many with state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch dining options. Balance time on the sand with water sports, adventurous outdoor activities and family-friendly attractions. And with year-round high temperatures pretty much guaranteed, it makes a great winter sun destination.
As well as at their own resort, visitors can experience the best of Abu Dhabi’s beaches at the many chic beach clubs on offer. Here you can spend sun-soaked days relaxing on plush loungers amid beautifully manicured gardens, just steps from the sand. Don’t miss the Corniche Beach; divided into sections including areas for families and larger groups, it has fantastic facilities and offers spectacular views of the city’s futuristic skyline.
Things to do on an Abu Dhabi beach holiday
You won’t be short of things to do on an Abu Dhabi beach holiday. You’ll find plenty of opportunities for water sports, ranging from kayaking and paddleboarding to wakeboarding and kitesurfing. There are some great areas for diving and snorkelling, too. Wildlife lovers should head to the nine-kilometre beach on Saadiyat Island, a long-time nesting spot for hawksbill turtles, as well as the Arabian Wildlife Park, home to over 17,000 free-roaming animals including gazelles, giraffes and cheetahs.
Thrill-seekers are well catered for on Abu Dhabi holidays. Visitors can drive around the Formula 1 racetrack at Yas Marina Circuit, and ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster at Ferrari World. Exciting desert activities include 4x4 dune-bashing, sandboarding and Bedouin-style glamping.
The emirate offers plenty of activities for those on a family beach holiday. Yas Waterworld on Yas Island is packed with rides, steep slides and water coasters. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. World offers interactive child-friendly attractions and yet more thrill rides. Should the heat get too much, there are several excellent malls and indoor edutainment centres.
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