There's a brand-new beach for visually impaired people in Abu Dhabi
Corniche just got more inclusive – and it's making waves for all the right reasons.
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a dedicated beach space designed for people with visual impairments, marking a major milestone in the city's ongoing push to make public spaces more accessible to everyone.
Located near Gate 3 of the Corniche, the 1,000-square-metre beach is the result of a collaboration between Abu Dhabi City Municipality and the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination.
This stretch of sand has been purpose-built with thoughtful, practical features to ensure that beach days are fun, safe, and empowering.
So, what can you expect? The beach is free for visually impaired visitors (and one guest), and comes kitted out with:
A dedicated vehicle service to get visitors to the beach with ease
Paved walkways with tactile tiles to guide the way
Braille signage explaining how to navigate the area
A rope-guided, bell-equipped pathway to the water
A designated, lifeguard-supervised swimming zone
A Braille service guide covering all the beach essentials
There are also accessible walkways, floating wheelchairs, dedicated toilets, drinking water stations, and free transport services for people with disabilities and senior citizens. Oh, and yes – there's a licensed nurse on-site during opening hours, just in case.
Open daily from 6am to midnight (with swimming allowed until sunset), the beach has quickly become a symbol of how urban planning can be equal parts functional and inclusive.
And that's not the only good news. This launch follows December's announcement that solar-powered Seatrac ramps – motorised beach chairs that help people with mobility impairments get in and out of the sea independently – will be rolling out across Corniche Public Beach, Al Bateen Beach, and more.
Open daily 6am-midnight. Corniche, Gate 3.
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