On Saadiyat there are, perhaps, some of the best beaches in Abu Dhabi. The abundance of sunny days, the warm water of the Persian Gulf and the proximity of the capital’s downtown (7 minutes drive) with its amazing infrastructure made the island almost the main destination of beach holidays for residents and guests of the city. Here, world-class resorts in Arabic, Mediterranean and modern styles coexist with the beautiful nature of the Arabian Peninsula. There are three beaches on Saadiyat: Saadiyat Beach Club, Hyatt Saadiyat Park and Public. Since 2013, the 9-kilometer strip of beaches has regularly received the Blue Flag award.
Public beach
Saadiyat Public Beach is the first public beach on the island. Surrounded by luxury hotels and picturesque dunes, it stretches for 400 m along the coast. Which, by the way, is not protected by breakwaters, so it is always fresh here, and there is a natural excitement by the sea. On the territory of the beach there is a shop with the necessary goods for recreation, in front of the entrance there is a cafe. There is Parking for 200 cars, 300 sun loungers, towel rental, changing rooms, luggage storage, shower, toilet. Rescuers are on duty from 8:00 to 17:00.
Saadiyat Beach Club
In addition to traditional recreation, the Saadiyat Beach Club offers other services (of. site. The entrance is not cheap, but here you can work out in the gym, go to the sauna or spa, cool off in the pool, enjoy delicious dishes from local restaurants: Mediterranean Safina, Bar De La Costa or Lounge Cabana9. If you are lucky, you will be able to see frolicking dolphins or even turtles bissa — Saadiyat Beach Club is part of a natural reservation that protects these rare sea creatures.
The beach of the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
An even higher standard of recreation on the coast is the beach of the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi hotel complex. There are 4 pools, including the “endless” one. Just a few meters from the water there is a stunning lounge area with cafes and restaurants.