Local authorities on Saadiyat Beach are dedicated to preserving the natural environment, with a dune protection zone and restrictions on development in place. Access to the beach is made possible via a wooden boardwalk and, as a result, the area is rich with native wildlife, including the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles that use the beach as their nesting ground. Hatching sites are protected by strict environmental measures and are patrolled by trained personnel who continually monitor turtle numbers.