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Saadiyat Beach
United Arab Emirates
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TRANQUIL BEACH ESCAPE IN A VIBRANT CITY
Saadiyat Beach, located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, offers travelers not only an escape from the vibrant, bustling city but also a destination that rivals some of the best Caribbean and Maldivian beaches. This stunning 8-kilometer stretch of coastline is renowned for its soft, white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, all just minutes from the city's lively heart. Saadiyat Beach is also celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, with initiatives in place to protect the local environment, including the endangered Hawksbill sea turtles that nest along the shore. The waters surrounding Saadiyat Island are part of the Saadiyat Marine National Park, an eco-reserve spanning 59 km², home to bottlenose dolphins, hawksbill turtles, and many other species.
EASY TO ENTER
The water at Saadiyat Beach is very easy to enter, with calm waters and a sandy bottom.
OFTEN CALM WATER
The ocean at Saadiyat Beach is usually very calm, making it easy to relax in the water.
FREQUENTLY IDYLLIC
Your odds of perfect beach days are much higher than average at Saadiyat Beach.
I "It’s one of the only natural beaches in the area, the sand is white and the ocean is aqua blue. "
Saadiyat Beach WEATHER AVERAGES
| AVG. HIGH | AVG. LOW | RAINY DAYS | |
| JANUARY | 23° | 16° | 1.4 |
| FEBRUARY | 24° | 17° | 1.6 |
| MARCH | 27° | 19° | 1.9 |
| APRIL | 32° | 23° | 0.8 |
| MAY | 36° | 26° | 0.2 |
| JUNE | 38° | 29° | 0.2 |
| JULY | 39° | 30° | 0.2 |
| AUGUST | 40° | 31° | 0.2 |
| SEPTEMBER | 37° | 29° | 0.1 |
| OCTOBER | 34° | 25° | 0.1 |
| NOVEMBER | 29° | 21° | 0.6 |
| DECEMBER | 25° | 18° | 1.2 |
THE PERFECT DAY AT Saadiyat Beach
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WIND
Look for days where the wind will be blowing from behind the beach towards the water, as well as days with little to no wind.
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CLEAR SKIES
Saadiyat Beach has a very arid climate and, as such, you do not need to worry about rain and clouds.
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CALM SEAS
During the windier months of the year the ocean is more likely to be rough and wavey, creating less than idyllic conditions.
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TIME OF DAY
Enjoy Saadiyat Beach all day long, as you will not find crowds here at any time of day.