Abu Dhabi Corniche
كورنيش أبوظبي
An 8-km seaside promenade along the northwest shore of the main island, with a Blue Flag public beach, parks and skyline views.
The Corniche stretches about 8 km along the northwest coast of Abu Dhabi Island, with the city skyline on one side and the calm Persian Gulf on the other. Along the way are cycle and running tracks, children's play areas, fountains and gardens. Corniche Beach holds an international Blue Flag award, with clear water and fine sand, and has lifeguards, changing rooms and showers. It is divided into paid family and single areas and free public areas, all very affordable, making it ideal for a relaxed half-day in the city. The best photo spot is around the Breakwater at the western end of the boulevard, where you can look back along the whole skyline. Nearby, Heritage Village offers free displays of traditional Bedouin life. Many local families picnic on the lawns in the evening, and you can rent shared bicycles along the route. Getting there: a taxi from anywhere in the city centre takes about 10 minutes, and several bus routes pass by.
Opening hours
All day (beach approx. 08:00–20:00)
Nearby sights
- Heritage Village
- Qasr Al Hosn
- Etihad Towers Observation Deck at 300
- Emirates Palace
- Qasr Al Watan
- Umm Al Emarat Park
- Mina Zayed Fish Market & Dhow Harbour
- Hudayriyat Island