Saadiyat Island

Saadiyat Island (Arabic for "Island of Happiness") is Abu Dhabi's most ambitious project: a natural island being transformed into the cultural center of the Arab world. In addition to the already opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (Frank Gehry, planned opening 2026–2027), the Zayed National Museum (Foster + Partners), and a Performing Arts Centre (Zaha Hadid) are being built here.

Saadiyat Beach

The most beautiful beach in Abu Dhabi — 9 km of unspoiled white sand, which ranks among the most beautiful in the entire Gulf. The water is turquoise and shallow, ideal for families. The public area is free; the Saadiyat Beach Club offers loungers, pools, and dining (from 75 AED/19 EUR on weekdays). Turtles nest here seasonally — a conservation program takes care of the Hawksbill turtles.

Mangrove National Park

On the eastern edge of Saadiyat lies the Jubail Mangrove Park — a protected mangrove ecosystem with elevated wooden walkways (free, advance reservation needed via the Jubail Park app). Flamingos, herons, crabs, and the quiet beauty of the mangroves — a surprising natural experience in the middle of the city. For the active: Kayak tours through the mangroves (from 100 AED/25 EUR, 2 hours).