- Choosing a beach
- Island life
- Abu Dhabi for children
The capital of the United Arab Emirates is located on an island a few hundred meters from the mainland in the southeastern part of the Persian Gulf.
Geographically, the bay belongs to the Indian Ocean. Abu Dhabi is called one of the hottest cities in the world. There is almost no rainfall throughout the year. Thermometer columns in summer easily overcome the 50 ° C mark, without dropping below + 18 ° C even in the midst of the most "severe" winter.
The sea in Abu Dhabi is always warm and even on New Year's holidays you can comfortably swim on the beaches of the resort. The water temperature is not less than + 18 ° С in February and reaches + 33 ° С in August. Vacationing in Abu Dhabi is most pleasant in April-May and October-November.
Choosing a beach
The white sand that covers the clean and well-groomed beaches of Abu Dhabi is composed of the smallest particles of coral. This feature allows it not to get too hot, even at noon in July. This property of the beaches in the UAE makes them ideal for families. It is also convenient to fly to the sea in Abu Dhabi with kids because the entrance to the water is shallow everywhere, and dangerous pits, whirlpools and currents, like unpleasant inhabitants, are not to be found near the shores of the Persian Gulf:
- The central city beach is very popular with tourists. It is divided into several sections, among which you will find paid and free admission. The infrastructure meets the requirements of comfort and comfortable rest. The beach is equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms and showers. The Blue Flag is an indicator of ideal cleanliness.
- Unlike the central one, Jebel Dana Beach is not equipped with any benefits of civilization. The lack of umbrellas and changing rooms makes it not very popular, but tourists who prefer solitude will love the beach.
- In half an hour's drive from the city you will find Al-Raha beach - paid, but not as crowded as the city one. The water along its shores is perfectly clean.
- Sunbathing on the island of Bahrain goes on two occasions: for picnics and relaxing on a wild beach or for relaxation in a chic resort located on the opposite side of Bahrain. The clear sea, proximity to Abu Dhabi and at the same time relative seclusion make this island very popular.
- The beach on Yas Island is free only for guests of nearby hotels. Guests will have to shell out, but the surrounding landscapes are worth it.
The cost of entrance tickets to the paid sections of the beaches in the resort is from 10 to 50 AED.
Island life
If you consider yourself to be an active and inquisitive traveler, a lazy vacation at the sea can bore you even in a magnificent Arabian fairy tale called Abu Dhabi. Fortunately, the resort offers many excursions, one of which takes a whole day and is always liked by all participants.
The island of Sir Bani Yas in the sea off the coast of the UAE was transformed from a lifeless piece of land into a luxurious park half a century ago. The first President of the Emirates ordered to equip a nature reserve on Sir Bani Yas, and soon several million trees, rare animals and birds and all the infrastructure necessary for recreation appeared on the island.
Hotels and restaurants in the reserve meet the latest trends in tourist fashion, and you can observe the animals in conditions as close as possible to their natural habitat. Cheetahs and ostriches, mountain rams and giraffes live on the seashore on a small island in Abu Dhabi. The park organizers are especially proud of the white oryxes. This rare Arabian antelope almost disappeared from the face of the earth in the last century, but scientists from the UAE managed to restore the population.
It is convenient to get around the island by bike, which can be rented. For divers at Sir Bani Yas dives are organized. Fans of underwater walks can rent equipment in the dive center of the reserve.
Things to do in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi for children
Not only the warm sea and the availability of a special menu in hotels and restaurants guarantee a comfortable holiday for children on the beaches of Abu Dhabi. Lots of active entertainment will make your vacation memorable and unique.
For example, on Yas Island, a water park awaits young tourists where they can check out all the water slides, resist the real waves in the sea water pools and raft down the mountain river.
Animal lovers will be delighted with a visit to the zoo and oceanarium, which features typical inhabitants of the sea that washes the coast of Abu Dhabi.
