Beach · Abu Dhabi
Yas Beach
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Photo of Yas Beach and the surrounding area. Confirm hours on the official website.
About Yas Beach
Lagoon beach on Yas, a taxi hop from Yas Mall.
Getting to this beach
Yas Beach sits in Abu Dhabi. If you are already on the Red Line, Equiti or Dubai Marina plus a taxi covers most western Dubai shores; Deira beaches lean on Centrepoint / Union and a taxi. East-coast and northern-emirate beaches are highway trips.
Swim, dress and tickets
Public sand typically 24 hours; kiosks shorter. Usually free. Clubs and parks priced separately. Swim between flags when lifeguards are on duty. Swimwear stays on the sand; cover up for the road. Alcohol is for licensed clubs, not public beaches. Drones need a permit. Ladies’ days and gated parks (Al Mamzar, some Corniche enclosures) are ticketed — this page is not a substitute for the municipality board.
What to combine with Yas Beach
Use the nearby list for cafés, malls and the next beach along the same coast. Kite Beach, JBR and La Mer are different products; do not mix their bus numbers.
Confirm hours, tickets and visitor rules on the Visit Abu Dhabi (DCT) before you go.
Hours, tickets and the official site
Confirm opening times and prices on the destination’s own page before you go — they change.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yas Beach free to enter?
Usually free. Clubs and parks priced separately. Yas Beach is a public-beach listing in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Hotel beaches and gated parks are not the same product. Confirm the live fee on Visit Abu Dhabi (DCT).
How do I get to Yas Beach without a car?
Yas Beach is in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi — there is no Dubai Metro here. City buses use Hafilat (ITC), not Nol. From Dubai, budget an E-series coach or a car, then a taxi to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
What are the hours at Yas Beach?
Public sand typically 24 hours; kiosks shorter. Best window on this listing: October–April, late afternoon. Lifeguard flags, if posted, are the swim zone. Confirm same-day notices on Visit Abu Dhabi (DCT).
What should I wear and bring to Yas Beach?
Swimwear on the sand; modest dress inland. No drones without permits. Alcohol stays inside licensed clubs, not on public sand. Drones need a UAE permit.