The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City has recently completed expansion works in the swimming beach of Abu Dhabi Corniche and opened it for beachgoers, thus offering more swimming areas on most parts of Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Dr Badriya Al Dhahri, director of community services at the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, said: "The new expansions comprise two separated areas along the expansion of the Corniche. The new expansion has a capacity to accommodate 1500 to 3000 persons and the municipality is keen on providing entertainment and environment suitable for practicing various sports such as a football pitch and volleyball playground."

Five qualified lifeguards and instructors and four security guards have been deployed to support beachgoers and ensure safety for visitors.

The beach has 47 baths for men and' women, 35 showers and 52 changing rooms.

"The beach receives visitors daily from 7am up to 6pm and during this period they can practice swimming, but visitors are also welcomed daily from 6am to 10pm but no swimming service will be offered after 06:00 pm. The other beach facilities will receive visitors from 10am up to 12midnight.
The parking lot parallel to the beach can accommodate 1,500 vehicles.

The beach, which can accommodate more than 15,000 persons, has several sports facilities such as five volleyball playgrounds, two football pitches, four children’s playgrounds, and three playing fields in families section.