The walk Abu Dhabi does every evening: from Khalidiya Park, revamped in 2026 with an air-conditioned walking track, onto the Corniche promenade past the free Al Sahil beach and the family gates, west along the sand to Al Bahar beach, and over the Breakwater causeway to the Heritage Village, where the whole skyline faces you across the water.
Best time: The last hour before sunset to an hour after, October to April. In summer start after sunset; the beach stays open until 22:00 (midnight Friday-Sunday).
The route, stop by stop
- 1Khalidiya Garden
Neighbourhood park reopened in June 2026 with an air-conditioned walking track and new playgrounds; families come for evening walks and weekend picnics. 15 min
- 2Al Sahil Beach (Corniche Gate 4)
The free section of Corniche Beach, used by singles and groups; volleyball and football courts and a cycle path run behind the sand. 15 min
- 3Abu Dhabi Corniche & Corniche Beach
Blue Flag family sections, AED 10 adults / AED 5 children, loungers AED 25; open for night swimming until 22:00 on weekdays. 20 min
- 4Corniche Family Beach
Continue west on the boardwalk; cafes and shaded benches line the promenade. 10 min
- 5Al Bahar Beach
The western end of the Corniche beaches, near the Nation Towers. 10 min
- 6Heritage Village
Cross to the Breakwater for the view back over the Corniche skyline; the 20-minute abra cruise leaves from here (AED 40). 20 min