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Saadiyat beach and the turtles
Hawksbill nesting
The long natural beach of Saadiyat, where critically endangered hawksbill turtles nest.
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Our take
- Turtles
- Kai Beach
- Beach clubs
- Address
- Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
About Saadiyat beach and the turtles
Saadiyat’s beach is where hawksbill turtles nest; a conservation programme has protected them since 2010. You reach the sand through the beach clubs: Saadiyat Beach Club, Kai Beach (400 m long; entry from AED 75 on weekdays) and Soul Beach at Mamsha Al Saadiyat (Visit Abu Dhabi).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Saadiyat beach and the turtles before you go.
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Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Saadiyat beach and the turtles, as the crow flies.
- Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas650 m8 min walk
- Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island1.1 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Saadiyat beach and the turtles 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
- Louvre Abu Dhabi4.6 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 14 min
- The Galleria7.3 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Qasr Al Hosn11 kmCar or taxi 25 min
- The Corniche13 kmCar or taxi 28 min
- The Grand Mosque15 kmCar or taxi 32 min
- Qasr Al Watan17 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Ferrari World18 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Zayed International Airport23 kmCar or taxi 46 min
Location
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