Saadiyat Beach, on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, has simply been named one of the 50 best seashores in the world. The capital’s eight-kilometre stretch of luminous snow-white sands was ranked nineteenth best in the world on The World’s Best Beaches list for 2026, launched this week.
Judged by the votes of over 1,000 journey professionals, the UAE beach was awarded its place because it “offers travellers not only an escape from the vibrant, bustling city but also a destination that rivals some of the best Caribbean and Maldivian beaches”. It was the solely shoreline in the Middle East to earn a spot on the index of 50 seashores because of its “white sand” and “aqua blue ocean”.
Beyond its dashingly attractiveness, Saadiyat Beach does wonders for the surrounding ecosystem. Protected by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the beach’s thriving animal inhabitants consists of the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, which nests on its powdery shores all through the yr. The waters, half of the Saadiyat Marine National Park, are dwelling to bottlenose dolphins, which you’ll often see at play, breaking by the cerulean waves far in the distance.
As a end result of its ecostatus, there is a price for these eager to spend the day basking in its pure magnificence. You can entry it through public stretches, which cost $7 (Dh25) for adults or $4 (Dh15) for youngsters over the age of six or by reserving a day go at one of Saadiyat’s beautiful hotels, which supply water spots and beachside menus.
With the beach lauded for its “frequently idyllic days” and the island dwelling to some of the nation’s most dynamic cultural establishments, Saadiyat Island is one of the hottest locations in the UAE – you possibly can learn our comprehensive guide to the coastal area here and see the high 20 seashores under.
The World’s Best Beaches 2026: Top 20
- Entalula Beach, Philippines
- Fteri Beach, Greece
- Wharton Beach, Australia
- Nosy Iranja, Madagascar
- East Beach, Vomo Island, Fiji
- Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
- Dhigurah, Maldives
- Playa Balandra, Mexico
- Koh Rong, Cambodia
- Donald Duck Bay, Thailand
- Cayo De Agua, Venezuela
- Cala Macarella, Spain
- One Foot Island, Cook Islands
- Princess Diana Beach, Barbuda
- Turquoise Bay, Australia
- PK 9 Beach, French Polynesia
- Grace Bay, Turk and Caicos
- Cala Dei Gabbiani, Italy
- Saadiyat Beach, United Arab Emirates
- Canto De La Playa, Dominican Republic