Beaches · Abu Dhabi
Mīnā' al Mubarraz
ميناء المبرز
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Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 2–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes — most have no lifeguard Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
- Drones Registration with the GCAA is required before flying, whatever the drone weighs, and recreational flying is limited to approved green zones below 400 ft Source: official · national rule · General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress The UAE expects shoulders and knees covered away from hotels, beaches and pools. Swimwear at the water, covered up away from it. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 8 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Rip currents and sudden shelves catch swimmers on both coasts, and many beaches have no lifeguard. Swim where the flags are and where other people are.
- Away from hotel and club beaches, modest swimwear is expected and photographing other beachgoers is not acceptable.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 2 h 7 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 171 km
- 2 h 9 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 183 km
- 2 h 9 mfrom Liwa (Empty Quarter gateway) · 179 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
The sea is warm year-round; in high summer it is too warm to cool you down, and humidity, not water, is what ends the day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Mīnā' al Mubarraz
Mīnā' al Mubarraz is a beach in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Halat al Hayl, Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve and Marawah.
At a glance
- Beaches · Abu Dhabi
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mīnā' al Mubarraz?
Typically October–April for beaches. The sea is warm year-round; in high summer it is too warm to cool you down, and humidity, not water, is what ends the day.
How long do I need at Mīnā' al Mubarraz?
2–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Mīnā' al Mubarraz?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Mīnā' al Mubarraz?
About 8 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Mīnā' al Mubarraz?
In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.4556, 53.3731 — near Halat al Hayl, Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve and Marawah.
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