8 The private beach at Emirates Palace
Zaya Nurai features 32 private villas
Beach
heaven Head to one of Abu Dhabi’s golden beaches to soak up some rays and relax in its turquoise waters
Saadiyat Beach Club
The Corniche The beating heart of the city, Abu Dhabi’s
Corniche is an 8km promenade that is home to
Saadiyat Beach This 9km ribbon of pristine white sand has a magnificent public
lifeguarded beaches, restaurants, cafes, children’s play areas
beach, as well as
and cycle and pedestrian pathways. Located at the St. Regis
private sections that
Abu Dhabi on the Corniche is the Nation Riviera Beach Club
can be accessed from all
(nationrivierabeachclub.com), which offers amazing views of
of the island's hotels (see
the bay. The club is opened to hotel residents, members and
page 18), and from the super stylish
guests for a day and is accessible via air conditioned tunnels.
Saadiyat Beach Club (saadiyatbeachclub.ae) with its own
Enjoy its private sandy beach, swimming pool, bar, outdoor
outdoor pool, workout room, private cabanas and more.
Jacuzzi and the Pirate Ship indoor-outdoor kids play area.
Visitors can also take part in beach yoga classes and eco-
Turtles on Saadiyat Beach
friendly watersports activities. Go from April to August for the
Yas Beach
chance to spot endangered hawksbill turtles that come to nest
Facilities at this pristine beach are second-to-none, and
each year among the dunes. Saadiyat.ae
include a shaded kids’ splash pool, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding, jet skis, volleyball, an authentic
Zaya Nurai Island
Italian pizza restaurant and a stylish beach lounge (adults only
The ultimate escape, this private-island resort is reached in
on Fridays) complete with DJ booth and infinity pool.
15 minutes by private speedboat from Saadiyat Island.
Guests staying at any of Yas Island’s seven hotels and hotel
More akin to the Maldives than the Arabian Peninsula, the
apartments can enjoy complimentary access to the crystal
boutique private island’s 32 villas offer direct beach access,
clear waters and natural mangrove surrounds, in the tranquil
plunge pools and personal butlers. Inspired by the Arabic word
getaway at the beach. Yas Plaza guests will need to collect a
‘nur’ meaning light, the island offers plenty of authentic dining
voucher from their hotel reception to enter for free.
options supporting a fresh food-to-fork philosophy.
yasbeach.ae
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