Kai Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the UAE. Enjoy sun-lounger service with drinks served right to you and replenish your energy from the nearby food truck.

Previously the Saadiyat Public Beach, and now managed by Saadiyat Beach Club, this piece of turquoise heaven has sun loungers, changing rooms and showers you can use. The day pass for adults is AED 125 on weekdays and AED 200 on weekends. AED 50 is redeemable on F&B. Kids pay AED 60 on weekends and AED 100 on weekdays, with AED 25 redeemable on F&B.

Corniche Beach is a Blue Flag-certified public beach in Abu Dhabi with a seaside boardwalk, gardens, walking and cycling pathways and a kids' play area.

There are several restaurants and cafes to refuel after a day soaking up the sun! The 2km beach is divided into three sections: Al Sahil (Gate 4, free entry) is perfect for singles and larger groups, while Gate 2 (which has a quiet zone) and Gate 3 are great for families. You can find showers, changing rooms and cabanas. Entry to the public beach is free. The family beach is AED 10 per adult and AED 5 per child up to 12 years of age.

This Abu Dhabi beach covers 800m of picturesque waterfront in one of the city’s quieter areas and is Blue Flag certified.

It overlooks Hudariyat Island and Hudariyat Bridge, so it offers unique views. Pack a picnic and pick a gazebo, sun lounger or day bed to settle in for the day. There’s a nearby kids' playground, restaurants and activities from volleyball to kayaking. Enjoy free entry to this beautiful beach throughout the week!

For barefoot luxury, head to Nurai Island, a boutique private island resort − just a 12-minute boat ride from Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island.

Complete with luxurious villas, plunge pools, sea swings and spas, everything here is designed to ease stress. Try sunset yoga or let the wind lull you to a relaxing nap on a hammock or daybed. The entry fee for day guests is AED 750 per adult - AED 550 of which is redeemable against food and beverage, spa and activities. This includes beach and pool access as well as the boat transfer.

The InterContinental Abu Dhabi Bayshore Beach Club offers a 300m beachfront, an infinity pool and a children's pool.

Relax on sun loungers, in private cabanas or enjoy refreshments by the pool with its swim-up bar overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The entry fee for day guests is AED 129 for adults and AED 59 for kids (on weekdays); AED 150 for adults and AED 59 for kids (on weekends).

Sir Bani Yas Island is a unique desert, beach and wildlife paradise. At this Abu Dhabi beach, you can enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and paddleboarding activities too.

Sir Bani Yas Island is home to ancient heritage attractions and the Arabian Wildlife Park, one of the region’s largest wildlife reserves, where more than 17,000 animals, including Arabian oryx, giraffes and cheetahs, roam freely. For a high-end stay, there are three Anantara luxury beach resorts on the island. It's also the Arabian Gulf's only dedicated cruise beach stopover, located in Al Dhafra.