Looking for a family-friendly beach visit in Abu Dhabi? While there are plenty of free public beaches in Abu Dhabi, facilities at private beach clubs can make them more attractive prospects for family visitors to the UAE.
As well as access to the beach and sea, they often include
- At least one swimming pool (which many children prefer)
- Sun loungers, umbrellas and cabanas (providing shade in the hot sun)
- High-quality showering and changing facilities (important for getting rid of all of that niggly sand)
- Easy access to food and beverages (great for when the kids get hungry).
All in all, a day at a beach club can provide a far more chilled-out family experience than a trip to a public beach.
Many beach clubs in Abu Dhabi are affiliated with hotels, but others are independent. With so many beach club offerings in Abu Dhabi, where do you start to find one that works well for your family?
Well, to save you the time and effort of researching everyone, we’ve rounded up the beach clubs in Abu Dhabi with the best family offerings, including kids go free, shady spaces during the heat of the day and money back in F&B offers, here in one handy article.
We have also looked at which Abu Dhabi beach clubs are currently included in popular lifestyle membership club, Privilee.
If you are looking for similar Dubai Family Beach Club offers, check out this post
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Sitting on the mainland side of the Grand Canal and offering stunning views back toward the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Fairmont’s small beach frontage is coupled with access to its large lap pool and smaller kids’ pool.
Beach Club Day Passes: Day passes are priced at 149 AED on weekdays with 100 AED redeemable on F&B at the beach or pool, 100 AED for beach and pool access only, and 199 AED (100 AED redeemable) on weekends or 150 AED for beach and pool access only. Kids can enter for free with a paying adult. Learn more here.
Privilee: Fairmont Bab al Bahr is on Privilee and allows for up to 3 kids between 5 to 17 years old to attend with an adult. There is also free nanny access and 25% off F&B.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out Staycation Deals for Fairmont Bab al Bahr here
Bayshore Beach Club – InterContinental
Sitting beside the InterContinental Hotel in the Al Bateen area of the city, the Bayshore Beach Club has a 300m long sand beach, infinity pool with swim-up bar, children’s pool with slide, spa and jacuzzi.
Beach Club Day Passes: Day passes for adults are 150 AED on weekdays and 180 AED on weekends. Kids/nannies are 100 AED every day. Learn more here.
Privilee: Bayshore Beach Club is included on Privilee, and up to 3 children between 3 and 16 years old can enter with an adult. F&B is 25% off.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out Staycation deals for the InterContinental here
Nation Riviera – The St Regis Abu Dhabi
Attached to The St Regis Abu Dhabi hotel, the Nation Riviera Beach Club is a true touch of the Mediterranean on the Corniche beachfront. Offering both a superbly chilled pool and beach frontage, along with the Treasure Island kids club and toddler pool.
Beach Club Day Passes: During the week, you can pick up a family pass for 370 AED, which includes 2 adults and 2 children (75 AED additional children). Learn more here.
Privilee: Free access for up to 3 children aged 4 to 16 years, Kids club 55 AED/hr. 20% Discount on F&B and spa treatments.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out Staycation Deals for St Regis Abu Dhabi here
Jumeirah Saadiyat
This magnificent modern hotel offers three beautiful pools on a pristine stretch of Abu Dhabi’s beautiful Saadiyat Beach. Arguably the best beach in Abu Dhabi, turtles are known to nest along the coast and dolphins and porpoises can often be seen playing on the horizon.
The large pool area contains a shaded children’s pool with gentle water features – ideal for younger children. There’s also a playground and kids club available in the hotel.
Beach Club Day Passes: Day pass prices for adults start at 375 AED (200 AED redeemable on food and beverages). This price increases to 475 AED at weekends (also 200 AED redeemable on food and beverages). The entry fee for children aged 5 to 11 is 50 AED all week—totally redeemable on food and beverages. Under 5s, enter for free.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out deals for Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi
With a commanding position over the Grand Canal to one side and the Grand Mosque to the other, the luxurious Ritz is a surprisingly affordable and family-friendly option offering both beach frontage and a giant 1,600 sqm chilled pool with shaded toddler area.
Beach Club Day Passes: Adults on weekdays are 300 AED with 150 AED back to spend on F&B at the Al Fresco restaurant, this increases to 400 AED (with 200 AED redeemable on food and beverages) at the weekend, kids aged 6 to 11 years old pay 50 AED.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out deals for staying at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri
Situated on the opposite side of the Grand Canal with views back to the Grand Mosque, this is a beautiful and quiet option with both pool and beach access.
Beach Club Day Passes: At present, weekday club passes are 250 AED per adult and 100 AED per child, which is entirely redeemable on F&B. This rises to 300 AED for adults at the weekend.
Privilee members can enjoy free access for up to 3 children aged 6-17 and a nanny, 30% off spa treatments and 20% off in the resort’s restaurants.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out staycation pricing for Shangri-La here
Emirates Palace
This spoil-yourself luxury option is probably one of Abu Dhabi’s best – if the budget permits!! Enjoying 1.3km of pristine private beach frontage and extensive swimming pools, including insane water slides and a lazy river, there’s everything here you would need for a superb beach club day.
Beach Club Day Passes: Adults pay 400 AED on weekdays (200 AED is redeemable at the Cascade and Las Brisas Restaurants), whereas children aged 4 to 15 pay 200 AED (100 AED is redeemable at the Cascades and Las Brisas Restaurants). Check all options here. At the weekend and on public holidays, the entry fee rises to 450 AED and 250 AED, respectively, with no food and beverage credit. Children below the age of 4 receive complimentary access.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out pricing for Emirates Palace here
Nurai Island
Not technically in the city of Abu Dhabi, but a short boat ride away is the stunning Nurai Island. This is a pricey option, but for the extra cash, you get to enjoy your own tropical paradise. In addition to a small pool and access to several beaches, there’s also a kids’ club and water park.
Nurai Island Day Passes: Day passes are currently priced at 550 AED for adults on weekdays, with 200 AED redeemable on food and beverages or spa treatments. Children aged 5-12 pay 275 AED, with 100 AED redeemable. Children aged 0-4 receive complimentary access. This includes beach, pool, and water park access, as well as the boat transfer from Saadiyat Island.
Saturday prices start at 700 AED per adult and 325 AED per child and include brunch. An adult Sunday day pass costs 650 AED, with 200 AED redeemable on food and beverages, whilst a child’s Sunday day pass is 325 AED, with 100 AED redeemable in the resort’s restaurants.
Yas Beach
A standalone beach club sitting on the azure waters of Yas Island, day guests can enjoy mangrove beach views from the glistening white sand. Offering everything from watersports to dining options as well as a temperature-controlled pool flanked by cabanas (adults only on the weekend) and some chalet options.
Beach Club Day Pass: Weekdays 80 AED and under 12’s are free (when accompanied by an adult). Weekends 150 AED; additional charges apply for a cabana and chalet rental. Learn more here.
There is free access to Privilee members and for most guests staying on Yas Island. Ask your hotel concierge for more details.
Looking to stay overnight? Check out pricing for Yas Island Hotels here
There are further new beaches to be added to Yas Bay Waterfront, with a dedicated beach for families, but we will watch this space for when this will open – it is unlikely any time soon!
More Abu Dhabi Beach Clubs
In addition to the resort and hotel beach clubs listed above, there are a number of stand-alone beach clubs from the exclusive Saadiyat Beach Club also offering pool & kids club facilities to Soul Beach on Saadiyat and Kai Beach (currently closed) – offering simple sunbeds and refreshments.
For resident families, you may be interested in exploring membership options at The Club (formerly The British Club). Day passes to the club are only available to members’ guests and subject to availability.
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