Have you recently bought one of many wonderful Abu Dhabi villas and are looking for the ideal beach vacation in this city? Make plans to visit Al Hudayriat Island with your friends. A few years ago, the 3,000-hectare island became a popular leisure destination for sports enthusiasts, beachgoers, romantic couples, and families. What can you see and do on this island? Continue reading our Abu Dhabi Al Hudayriat Island guide to know more about this beautiful Island and its activities.
The Al Hudayriat Island project has been in the works for more than a decade, with the first phase of the beach and entertainment area scheduled to open in 2018. The island is a component of a planned city development that will include commercial attractions as well as Emirati residences.
The island, which is located at the end of the suspension bridge and is also sarcastically referred to as the bridge that now leads somewhere, has become a popular tourist destination as well as a nice place for residents to unwind on weekends. Deyaar development is close by so if you are looking for a great property close to Al Hudayriat Island, make sure to check it out.
Al Hudayriat Island is located on Abu Dhabi’s coast, across the water from Al Bateen Beach. You can get to the island from the city by:
A suspension bridge connects Sheikh Shakhbout bin Sultan Street (19th street) to Khalifa Al Mubarak Street. The island is popular with cyclists, who use designated lanes to ride their bikes right over the bridge.
There is a sizable parking area on the island for people who wish to drive. Because of the Covid-19 outbreak, a barrier has been erected between the car park and the island’s entrance to conduct temperature scans and limit the number of visitors.
After crossing the bridge, you can explore the attractions of Al Hudayriat Beach. One of the capital city’s newest and quietest free public beach areas is a hidden gem with plenty to explore. An obstacle-course race park, a high-rope park, a BMX track where cyclists can perform feats, and a skate park where skaters can train and compete are all part of the construction. New dining options, a water park, and a historical trail are among the other attractions.
There is something for everyone at the island attraction, whether you enjoy water sports, are a cyclist, or enjoy spending time at the beach with your family.
Al Hudayriat Island is a popular destination for those looking for the greatest riding trails in Abu Dhabi. The bridge has two cycling track loops, one 5 kilometers long and the other up to 10 kilometers long. Ride your bike and enjoy the stunning views of the sea along the way. The cycling track is also well-lit at night to accommodate bikers who prefer a later start. Furthermore, the dedicated bike track provides bikers with stunning views of the Downtown skyline, the Etihad Towers, and the Arabian Gulf.
The majority of professional and recreational cyclists bring their own bikes. Visitors can join in the excitement by renting bikes and helmets from Yas Cycles, which has a shop on Al Hudayriat Island. Adult bike rentals start at AED 50 while children’s rentals start at AED 25. Visitors with their own motorcycles can also benefit from their service packages. Packages start at AED 150 and include everything from cleanings to brake tune-ups and tubeless tire installations. Yas Cycles is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
When Al Hudayriat Island became accessible to the public, the “bridge to nowhere” received improvement. Millions of dirhams were spent on the construction of the suspension bridge, which currently serves as a spectacular approach to the island and provides a fantastic photo opportunity from the beach below.
Muncheezes serves American grilled cheese, Shrimp Pot UAE and Al Shader Restaurant & Grill serve seafood, Chimney’s Roll House serves sweet and savory rolls, and The Plage Cafe serves shisha. Projeto Açai serves acai, samba, and poke bowls to the health-conscious, while Drilled is the place to go for ice cream.
Food trucks such as Burger on Wheels, Koshan.W Falafel, Professor Pizza, and Greek flavors from Souvlaki Nation are available in addition to eateries. Marsana is also home to the UAE’s first Cupcake ATM, which offers a selection of delectable cupcakes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The pastel pink cake dispenser has a variety of flavors available, including my personal favorite, red velvet. Leen Outlet Market features grab-and-go options, as well as a well-stocked market ideal for beach day needs.
Al Hudayriat Island has 600 metres of shoreline, which allows you to swim for hours. With a view of the islands, the ocean is normally calm. Do you want your feet to stay dry? Set up a lounge chair and an umbrella, read a book, stroll down the sandy beach, or gaze out the window at the city sunset.
In addition to the popular bicycle track, the island has football grounds and volleyball courts. The sporting facilities, with the exception of bike rentals, are free to use. Those who visit the beach for a swim must stay outside the safety line, and bodyguards are present to assure everyone’s safety in the water. Showers and restrooms are also accessible across the parking lot at the beach.
For the enjoyment of young tourists, the island beach has a colorful playground. The play area, which includes slides and swings, is located on a sandy strip of land.
A jet-ski and boat slipway are installed beneath the island’s main bridge, with boat and jet-ski loading and unloading free as long as the owners do it themselves. You can pay a fee to have it done by an operator.
Showers, separate bathrooms for women, and a variety of food trucks are available on Al Hudayriat Island.
Al Hudayriat Island has held a number of events in addition to the aforementioned attractions and activities. The Abu Dhabi Triathlon Festival, which took place in 2019, is one such event. Furthermore, the island has held an open-air cinema. The pop-up drive-in cinema was a two-day event that was part of last year’s Abu Dhabi Moments program.
The OCR Park has the UAE’s largest permanent obstacle course site, providing another exhilarating element to Hudayriat Mar Vista. Sabco Sports sponsors the obstacle courses at OCR Park. The park features an excellent adult track with eight different obstacles and eight workout stations between each obstacle. A children’s track with six smaller obstacle challenges is also included, as is a welcome center with changing rooms.
Visitors of all ages can enroll in workshops and boot camps with OCR Park’s fully qualified personal trainers and teachers, who build individualized programs for them. The facility is totally accessible and caters to those who are determined.
Marsana, the island’s core, is a waterfront promenade with space for more than a dozen food and beverage enterprises. Visitors can also enjoy an observation pier and a free-seating area. A marina on the corner of Marsana can house up to 40 boats. These areas must be leased from management.
Visitors to the island’s camping sector will be able to reserve a stay in either regular tents that sleep up to two people or deluxe tents. The luxury tents may accommodate groups of four or six people, but there is also the option of a two-story tent with exclusive beach access. Bab Al Nojoum also has a family camping area and camper van choices. Standard tents cost between Dh150 and Dh300 per night, depending on size. Campers will also have used the area’s bathrooms, showers, and barbecue grills.
Luxury tents can also be rented for around Dh1,000. Some tents are attached to vans with beds and rooftop seating. The most opulent tents are beach cabanas with their own tiny swimming pool. Only registered Bab Al Nojoum guests have access to the on-site beach. On-site amenities include a restaurant with fresh grills and a bonfire.
The island’s sports area is located near the Bab Al Nojoum portion. It has both indoor and outdoor areas to encourage guests to exercise and live an active lifestyle.
A full-sized football field, as well as tennis, basketball, and badminton courts, are among the new additions. Six 400-meter running and cycling pathways have also been created on the island. Visitors can also get some exercise on the 300m Floating Track. There is also a large indoor gymnasium with tennis, volleyball, and basketball nets, as well as another football field.
Circuit X features four unique parks: High Ropes Park, BMX Park, Splash Park, and Skate Park. The parks allow families and friends to discover the island’s variety of activities and spend action-packed and fun-filled days by the sea.
Splash Park has various fascinating water-themed activities, whilst Skate Park welcomes both beginners and experienced skateboarders and scooter riders to tackle its many challenges and receive advice from onsite experts. BMX Park has tracks for both experienced and advanced riders. Those looking for more excitement can tackle the high-rope-31 park’s challenges, which begin with a climbing wall and culminate with a zip-line.
The Hudayriat Heritage Trail runs by the waterfront. The 1.2-kilometer track begins in Marsana. With educational signage and artwork along the walk, visitors may learn about the island’s historical and cultural significance.
A guide will walk tourists around the island, recounting stories from the past and discussing traditional topics like pearl diving.
At the moment, all guests must make reservations for the new recreation facilities before arriving on the island. The beach, cycling track, and jogging track are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are rarely overcrowded.
All other recreation facilities must be reserved in advance, as indicated by the links to third-party suppliers above.
We hope you enjoyed our Abu Dhabi Al Hudayriat Island guide. Hudayriat Island, formerly a sandy extension of the emirate’s main island, has been renovated into a recreation center with activities for both children and adults. Hudayriat Leisure and Entertainment District, the island’s newest development, has begun taking reservations for a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities.
If you are living in one of the great properties in Saadat island, this beach getaway is easily accessible. For more information about awesome properties in the area, check out Dxb off plan, a fascinating platform related to UAE real estate. Looking for other island getaways in the city? There are several leisure attractions and other things to do at Al Reem Island. So check them out if you are living in Reem Island apartments.
There is no admission fee to Hudayriat Island, and many of the island's amenities, such as the beach, bike lanes, and playground, are free to use. On the island, there are paid sports and leisure facilities where you must pay to participate.
For the paid services on Hudayriat, you must contact each of the individual vendors listed above.
