Walks · Our pick in Abu Dhabi

The Corniche promenade

Seafront walk·Corniche

At sunset

The long seafront promenade from the Corniche beach towards Marina Mall and Emirates Palace.

Our take

  • Sunset
  • Flat and shaded
Address
Corniche, Abu Dhabi

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About The Corniche promenade

Walk the Corniche promenade in the late afternoon, past the gardens and the gated beach sections, with Lulu Island offshore and the skyline behind; the views face north-west, so the sun goes down over the sea (Visit Abu Dhabi).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Corniche promenade before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Corniche promenade 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

  1. Qasr Al Hosn1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. Qasr Al Watan3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. The Galleria5.8 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 16 min
  4. Louvre Abu Dhabi8.9 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 21 min
  5. The Grand Mosque15 kmCar or taxi 32 min
  6. Ferrari World27 kmCar or taxi 53 min
  7. Zayed International Airport30 kmCar or taxi 58 min

Location

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