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Abu Al Abyad Island — Abu Al Abyad Island, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (wyvern dragonette-001 20241107T060700 4e89ebe5).png

Islands & Coast · Abu Dhabi

Abu Al Abyad Island

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Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes 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. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 2 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

  • Boat trips depend on sea state and on the operator's own licence; several islands are protected or restricted and cannot be visited on your own.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 1 h 32 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 120 km
  • 1 h 35 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 132 km
  • 1 h 41 mfrom Liwa (Empty Quarter gateway) · 143 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Boat trips depend on sea state, and the Gulf of Oman side on the east coast behaves differently from the Arabian Gulf side on the west.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

island in United Arab Emirates

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2727193

About & Sources Abu Al Abyad Island

Abu Al Abyad Island is a island or stretch of coast in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Wikidata describes it as "island in 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: Jabal Maşbaḩ, Jumaylah and Jazirat ar Rafiq.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Abu Dhabi
  • island in United Arab Emirates
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 4 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Abu Al Abyad Island?

Typically October–April for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state, and the Gulf of Oman side on the east coast behaves differently from the Arabian Gulf side on the west.

How long do I need at Abu Al Abyad Island?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Abu Al Abyad Island?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Abu Al Abyad Island?

About 2 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Abu Al Abyad Island?

In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.1967, 53.7979 — near Jabal Maşbaḩ, Jumaylah and Jazirat ar Rafiq.

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