Saadiyat Beach
Saadiyat Beach
4.4
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Dhiraj M
Bur Dubai, United Arab Emirates100 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Nestled on the pristine shores of Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This beach is easily accessible from Abu Dhabi city center, approximately a 20-minute drive away. It was my first time here i was we were welcomed by by powdery white sands stretching into the Arabian Gulf. With plenty of space for relaxation, whether you're lounging under a parasol or strolling along the water's edge. The ambiance is calming, perfect for both families seeking a safe environment for children to play and couples looking for a romantic retreat. there are also a variety of recreational activities especially for sports lovers. Overall we loved this place as would be back for more.
Written 21 June 2024
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ZiMa56
Orenburg, Russia607 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
One of the best beaches in the UAE and the best public in Abu Dhabi.
Admission is free. The price includes sunbeds, umbrellas, changing booths and showers.
The sand is white. The sea is clear and clear. It's not shallow, but with small children you can swim. They let you in with food and drink.
High occupancy and if late arrival may not have available umbrellas and sunbeds, and in the evening there is a problem with taxis due to the large number of people wanting to leave.
Sea and sand are much better than Cornish, but poorer infrastructure and accessibility.
Admission is free. The price includes sunbeds, umbrellas, changing booths and showers.
The sand is white. The sea is clear and clear. It's not shallow, but with small children you can swim. They let you in with food and drink.
High occupancy and if late arrival may not have available umbrellas and sunbeds, and in the evening there is a problem with taxis due to the large number of people wanting to leave.
Sea and sand are much better than Cornish, but poorer infrastructure and accessibility.
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Written 3 September 2024
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samuel a
Rouen, France162 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Frankly, one of the most beautiful beaches in the emirates. Award is 200 dirhams per person and you are entitled to 50 dirhams to be consumed in drinks or food. Parking is free. Only small flat there are quite a few crows that look for food even in bags.
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Written 20 October 2024
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Guillaume E
Objat, France45 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Unavoidable !
On vacation in Abu Dhabi, this beach is potentially the most beautiful in the Emirates.
Around €35 for 3 for the day and €15 for parking nearby for the day. Negligible in terms of the quality of the beach. Lots of nice restaurants nearby. The Jamaican nachos are to die for.
On vacation in Abu Dhabi, this beach is potentially the most beautiful in the Emirates.
Around €35 for 3 for the day and €15 for parking nearby for the day. Negligible in terms of the quality of the beach. Lots of nice restaurants nearby. The Jamaican nachos are to die for.
Written 21 April 2024
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mitsukiemma
Nagoya, Japan7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Probably the best beach in Abu Dhabi in my opinion! The water is a magnificent shade of blue/turquoise and you can see so far out because of how clear it is. The beach itself and the other facilities are very clean compared to others. There are several lifeguards on the look out at all times so it’s a relatively safe beach to go if you have children and or if you’re not the strongest swimmer. Saadiyat is also popular with the turtles and dolphins so you might even get to see one when you visit!!
Written 19 January 2025
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Dream Chaser 🦂
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates317 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Visited this place with my family and we really enjoyed the water and view. Beach is very clean and shore side as well was so clear, we had quality time by the beach and relaxed atmosphere. Recommend to try!
Written 29 December 2024
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Thomas B
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Feb 2025 • Family
I would like to express my dissatisfaction with my recent experience at your beach club. I was aware that the prices were already high for what was being offered, but I decided to treat myself and visit anyway.
However, on the day I visited, it was very windy, so there were no umbrellas available. As a result, they offered us sunbeds with a canopy, which of course was more expensive. I was told it included a fruit plate, so despite the higher cost, I decided to go for it.
However, I was surprised to find that towels were not included. I asked politely if we could at least get the towels without having to buy them, as we would return them afterward, but the woman refused. She insisted I had to pay for the towels, even though the beach was almost empty. This could have been an opportunity for her to make a little extra revenue without bothering anyone, especially since we only planned to stay for two or three hours. Her attitude was rude and unwelcoming.
To any tourists reading this, I strongly advise against visiting this beach club. It is far too expensive for what it offers, and the staff is unpleasant. Instead, I took a taxi and went to Mamsha Beach, just a few minutes away. The service there was excellent, the staff welcoming, and the prices were much more reasonable. There were also plenty of restaurants around.
I highly recommend visiting Mamsha Beach and avoiding this overpriced and unfriendly establishment.
However, on the day I visited, it was very windy, so there were no umbrellas available. As a result, they offered us sunbeds with a canopy, which of course was more expensive. I was told it included a fruit plate, so despite the higher cost, I decided to go for it.
However, I was surprised to find that towels were not included. I asked politely if we could at least get the towels without having to buy them, as we would return them afterward, but the woman refused. She insisted I had to pay for the towels, even though the beach was almost empty. This could have been an opportunity for her to make a little extra revenue without bothering anyone, especially since we only planned to stay for two or three hours. Her attitude was rude and unwelcoming.
To any tourists reading this, I strongly advise against visiting this beach club. It is far too expensive for what it offers, and the staff is unpleasant. Instead, I took a taxi and went to Mamsha Beach, just a few minutes away. The service there was excellent, the staff welcoming, and the prices were much more reasonable. There were also plenty of restaurants around.
I highly recommend visiting Mamsha Beach and avoiding this overpriced and unfriendly establishment.
Written 2 March 2025
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Vivien S
Adenau, Germany6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The public beach was closed for us. The doorman at the Hyatt next door asked kindly and we got day passes for the Hyatt ***** beach and pool. It cost around €150 for 2 people, of which we got €75 back as food vouchers. Cold water and towels were brought to our loungers and we could order more towels and water at any time via WhatsApp. The service was great. There was also free ice cream. The beach really had a Caribbean feel and the water temperature was pleasant in November. (Not warm but not too cold either). The food we had at the beach bar was of course delicious and we were able to enjoy a pleasant shower with fresh shampoo and new towels afterwards before taking a taxi back to our hotel.
If you want to enjoy a day of 5-star luxury on an excellent beach, this is the place for you.
If you want to enjoy a day of 5-star luxury on an excellent beach, this is the place for you.
Written 29 November 2023
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K P
15 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Really saddened. It used to be beautiful; good facilities, reasonably priced and you could walk or swim along the beach for miles. Now it’s very expensive you can only swim between the bouy markers and cannot even walk in the waters edge along the shore only back on dry sand. Not great in the summer heat. As for the poor hawksbill turtles. I could feel the music beat bass pulsing through the water while I was swimming at 7:40 in the morning. Heaven help any wildlife. Suffice to say there were no fish at all. There used to be plenty. Considering it’s been closed for so long there should have been a reasonable bounce back of wildlife. I guess the construction and heavy bass has had its effect. So sad the last beach you could really go for a long swim along has finally been marked off and priced out of reasonable reach. It doesn’t really even deserve a point considering what it was to what they’ve done to it. A real loss.
Written 21 August 2022
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Mel E
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
The positive sides: The beach is clean and really beautiful. The amenities are nice and clean as well. The food is ok.
We had a negative experience with the receptionist, she was rude and not helpful. There was a price discrepancy for our day pass and she was not helpful at all and did not want to refund the price difference. The loungers at the beach are disgusting! We paid 150 euro for two which is far too expensive considering the experience and also the fact that they made us leave the beach at 5 for an event! I cannot recommend and will not go back. I had gar better experience on other beaches.
We had a negative experience with the receptionist, she was rude and not helpful. There was a price discrepancy for our day pass and she was not helpful at all and did not want to refund the price difference. The loungers at the beach are disgusting! We paid 150 euro for two which is far too expensive considering the experience and also the fact that they made us leave the beach at 5 for an event! I cannot recommend and will not go back. I had gar better experience on other beaches.
Written 21 October 2023
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Buongiorno, volevo chiedere se si puó accedere in costume alla spiaggia pubblica o se bisogna vestirsi con pantaloni e magliatta per stare in spiggia/fare il bagno in mare
Written 4 December 2024
bonjour quel est le prix d entree et location transats pour la journee merci
Written 27 March 2024
Жанна
Almaty, Kazakhstan
is it possible to swim on this beach with an open swimsuit?
Written 18 April 2023
Жанна
Almaty, Kazakhstan
does this beach have showers and changing room? is the beach free?
Written 18 April 2023
Hi,
I would like to check if Saadiyat Public Beach open ?
Regards
Ramez Gaid
Written 29 July 2020
Poli
Moscow, Russia
Good day,
Is it possible to find out where is free public entrance to Saadiyat Beach? What should I tell taxi-driver for him to drive me to free beach?
Written 7 February 2020
Hello! There is no free entrance. Or it will be very difficult to find how to reach the beach free. Because there is a lot of plants like cactus before the beach. If I knew I would tell you, but sorry I don’t know, try to ask the taxi driver to leave you 500m-1km from the entrance, and go straight to the beach on foot. On the left there is hotel Rixos and on the right there is nothing 5km it more
Written 8 February 2020
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