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Sir Bani Yas — Sir Bani Yas Island Panorama.jpg

Islands & Coast · Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas

صير بني ياس

Photo: Sir Bani Yas Island Panorama.jpg · Ismail.alghussein · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)

Before you go

7 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
  • 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 · Facilities · 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?

  • 4 h 27 mfrom Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · 271 km
  • 4 h 29 mfrom Liwa (Empty Quarter gateway) · 279 km
  • 4 h 30 mfrom Abu Dhabi (island city) · 282 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) · Q2289965

About & Sources Sir Bani Yas

Sir Bani Yas 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: Sculpture SBY Cruise Beach, SBY Swing and Monastery of Sir Bani Yas.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Abu Dhabi
  • island in United Arab Emirates
  • Season: October–April (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 3 open-data sources · verified not yet
Sir Bani Yas — Sir Bani Yas Island Panorama.jpg
Ismail.alghussein · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
Sir Bani Yas — Gasha غاشة - panoramio (1).jpg
greeeen2008 · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Sir Bani Yas — Gasha غاشة - panoramio (2).jpg
greeeen2008 · CC BY 3.0 (licence)
Sir Bani Yas — Gasha غاشة - panoramio (3).jpg
greeeen2008 · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sir Bani Yas?

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 Sir Bani Yas?

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

How high is Sir Bani Yas?

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

Where is Sir Bani Yas?

In Abu Dhabi (AE-AZ), United Arab Emirates, at 24.2949, 52.6373 — near Sculpture SBY Cruise Beach, SBY Swing and Monastery of Sir Bani Yas.

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