Turtle season opens on Saadiyat Beach
Hawksbill turtles return to nest. Here is how to visit without disturbing them.
Abu Dhabi Travel Guide · 15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
Between April and July, hawksbill turtles come ashore at night to nest. Marked sites are fenced and monitored.
- Stay on the boardwalks.
- No torches or flash on the beach at night.
- Report tracks to the beach rangers.
Featured placeSaadiyat Public BeachFine white sand on a protected coastline where hawksbill turtles nest from April to July.