Dogs & Beaches in Abu Dhabi: The Honest Picture

The Corniche promenade is the best way to walk a dog beside the sea in the city. Leashed dogs may use the paved pedestrian path along the Arabian Gulf, with sea views the whole way, but they are not allowed onto the supervised Corniche swimming beach itself. Think of it as a seafront walk, not a beach visit.

A modern waterfront promenade on Yas Island lined with dog-friendly cafes and restaurants, where leashed dogs can walk along the water`s edge. It is a boardwalk-style seafront stroll rather than a swimming beach, and it pairs naturally with a stop at one of the dog-welcoming terraces nearby.

A stylish beachfront promenade on Saadiyat lined with cafes and galleries, where leashed dogs can walk the pedestrian path beside the dunes and sea. As with the rest of Abu Dhabi, dogs may not go onto the Saadiyat public swimming beach, but the promenade itself is a pleasant leashed seafront walk near the cultural district.