Sights · Our pick in Abu Dhabi
Al Bateen Beach
Blue Flag, calm water
An 800-metre Blue Flag beach facing Hudayriyat Island, with a water sports centre.
Our take
- Calm water
- Kayaks
- Address
- Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
About Al Bateen Beach
Al Bateen Beach covers 800 metres of waterfront facing Hudayriyat Island, with calm water for swimming, a Blue Flag award and a water sports centre for kayaks and paddleboards (Visit Abu Dhabi). A separate beach next door is for women only.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al Bateen Beach before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Al Bateen Beach are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Corniche6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Qasr Al Hosn6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Qasr Al Watan7.6 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 19 min
- The Galleria8.4 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 20 min
- The Grand Mosque9.7 kmCar or taxi 23 min
- Louvre Abu Dhabi12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
- Ferrari World24 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Zayed International Airport26 kmCar or taxi 51 min
Location
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