Area Attractions

Join Captain Tony for an exclusive and enlightening cruise through the mangroves.

Join Captain Tony for a boat journey around several coastal habitats. Learn about the marine ecosystems of the Emirates.

We are always delighted to share with you knowledge about the rich flora and fauna of our natural island, either on a one-on-one basis or through organized lectures and beach patrols.

Whether you would like to take a long walk by the beach, refresh in the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea, or maybe spot a rare hawksbill turtle or bottlenose dolphin, unwind by the majestic and pristine stretch of natural beach on Saadiyat Island.

Situated on the southern shore of Yas Island, this location is a real paradise for sun worshippers. There are also fun features available to keep guests entertained, such as a volleyball net, as well as kayaks and paddle boards for rent. This is a prime spot for families.

This beach is a Blue Flag winner, meaning that it conforms to the strictest international standards concerning cleanliness, safety, and accessibility. The open beach is manned by 19 lifeguards. In addition to an outdoor playing area with swings and slides, there are picnic stations and a volleyball and football court.

Abu Dhabi’s pristine Corniche beachfront has been awarded the coveted Blue Flag status: the internationally renowned eco-label for beaches and marinas that guarantees clean and safe bathing water. You can’t swim out very far; floating fences keep you within 40 meters (131 feet) of the beach, and there are plenty of lifeguards around.

One of the most glamorous beach settings in Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Club is home to four great bars and restaurants, a gorgeous coastline with cabanas, sun loungers, and even bungalows. You'll get to share the beach with hawksbill turtles! There is also a fantastic pool surrounded by huge, private cabanas, and a kids' pool.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity for more than 40,000 worshipers. This grand mosque features 80 domes, about 1,000 columns, 24-carat gold plated chandeliers, and the world’s largest hand-woven carpet.

Capital Gate, developed by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, has been certified as the “World’s Furthest-Leaning Man-Made Tower” by Guinness World Records. It leans 18 degrees westward—more than four times that of Pisa’s famous leaning tower.

Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the world’s largest and most advanced falcon hospital. Its highlight is a falcon display museum, as well as a facility with free-flying falcons. Guided tours of this award-winning specialist hospital are available.

Just minutes away from the hotel is the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi is the first universal museum in the Arab World that translates the spirit of openness of cultures. As one of the premier cultural institutions located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District, displaying the works of historical, cultural and sociological significance from ancient times to the contemporary era. Designed by Pritzker-prize winning architect Jean Nouvel, the Louvre Abu Dhabi encompasses 9,200 sq. m of galleries including the Permanent Gallery and a Temporary Gallery that is enriched by loans from many notable French museums including Musee du Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, and Centre Pompidou.

With over 200 shops and an average of 40,000 visitors a day, this is more than just a shopping destination. It has plenty of restaurants and coffee shops, a children's play area, and a Cineplex—and look out for big-name outlets like Paris Gallery, Carolina Herrera, Zara, and H&M.

This mall features a 100-meter (328-foot) viewing platform, an ice rink, a bowling alley, a Cineplex, musical fountains, and hundreds of big-name brands. A true Abu Dhabi landmark, Marina Mall's many restaurants and coffee shops make it possible to spend a full day here.

The Galleria has over 130 of the world’s most renowned brand outlets, including 50 Abu Dhabi "firsts." Designer labels and high-end brands now with their first store in the emirate are: Aspinal of London, Berluti, Boucheron, Celine, Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs, Mulberry, Paul Smith, and Tory Burch.

This contemporary revival of a historic district within the heart of the city—the old Central Market, which was the business and trading hub—is now a fully integrated, mixed-use development with a mall, a modern souk, offices, and residences.

Scuba diving is one of the most fascinating sports in Abu Dhabi. The placid water of the Arabian Gulf is home to a rich abundance of sailfish, marlin, spotted eagle rays, and barracuda, just to name a few species. Recommended dive centers are the Dolphin Bay Company, Abu Dhabi Sub Aqua Club, and Arabian Divers and Sport Fishing Charters.

This is one of the most thrilling water sport activities to hit Abu Dhabi. If you have ever wanted to soar into the sky or jump in and out of the water like a dolphin, fly boarding is definitely for you. The first company of its kind in the region offers fly boarding sessions with a professional coach.

Designed by golfing legend Gary Player, the 18-hole masterpiece golf club is the Arabian Gulf’s first and only ocean course. Over a third of the course has views of the Saadiyat coastline, where dolphins are regularly spotted.

Set among rolling hills, Yas Links Abu Dhabi—designed by Kyle Phillips, the world-renowned course architect—is Arabia’s only true links course. Voted among the “Top 10 New International Golf Courses” by Golf Magazine, and named one of the world’s top 25 by Golf Digest, the par-72 championship course stretches to a demanding 7,450 yards.