Beaches
7 places across the emirates
Places
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Dibba Al Fujairah
Dibba Al Fujairah is the Fujairah-emirate portion of the historic coastal town of Dibba, set on the Gulf of Oman at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. The town is the UAE's main jumping-off point for full-day dhow cruises into Oman's Musandam fjords, alongside a working fishing harbour, public beaches, and several of the east coast's best dive sites.
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Al Zorah Beach
Al Zorah Beach is a quiet sandy beach on the northern coast of Ajman, set inside the 12 km² Al Zorah master-planned community. The Oberoi Beach Resort sits on the sand, the Al Zorah Golf Club is next door, and the mangrove nature reserve is a short drive away.
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Al Aqah Beach
Al Aqah Beach is the flagship public and resort beach on Fujairah's east coast — a 3-4 km stretch of soft, golden-white sand on the Gulf of Oman, backed by the dramatic Hajar Mountains. Snoopy Island sits a short swim offshore for snorkelling, and several beach resorts offer day passes alongside free public sections.
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Snoopy Island
Snoopy Island is a small rocky island roughly 150-200 metres off Al Aqah Beach on Fujairah's east coast — the UAE's most popular shore-based snorkelling and diving spot. The reef around it teems with clownfish, parrotfish, turtles, and small reef sharks, all reachable by swimming out from the beach.
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Hudayriyat Beach
Hudayriyat Beach is the public face of Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi's newest active-leisure development on the southern coast. It pairs free white-sand beach segments with Surf Abu Dhabi, a 22 km cycle network, an Olympic-standard skate park, and purpose-built mountain bike trails.
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Yas Beach
Yas Beach is a managed beach club on the northern coast of Yas Island, with approximately 1.5 km of soft white sand, a pool deck, watersports concession, and beachfront restaurants. Day passes for non-resort guests start at around AED 100, making it a popular short break for visitors combining the beach with Ferrari World, Yas Mall, or Yas Marina Walk.
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Ajman Corniche
Ajman Corniche is the emirate's main waterfront — a 3 km free public beach and promenade with a jogging track, kids' play areas, and a string of low-rise cafés. The quietest of the UAE's open beaches and a 35-minute drive from central Dubai.