Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Ladies Beach will remain closed until 2023 for redevelopment purposes.
The beach has been temporarily closed from July 4 for redevelopment with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) revealing plans to equip it with ‘world-class public amenities’ to enhance its appeal as a leisure and adventure destination for residents and visitors.
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The beach will be reopened in the second quarter of 2023.
In a statement, DMT said that the project aligns with its vision of increasing recreational facilities and improve the quality of life in the emirate and municipality’s ongoing efforts to further improve the city’s infrastructure in a manner that contributes to leisure, social engagement, and the community’s growth by providing integrated recreational facilities and high-quality services.
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The redevelopment of Al Bateen Ladies Beach covers more than 36,580 sqm and will feature a restaurant, cafes, a prayer room and a convenience store and the project will also include a 500-metre exercise loop/jogging track, an outdoor/indoor gym, a paddle court, a volleyball court and a swimming pool, showers facilities and changing rooms to provide resident ladies and tourists with unrivaled beach experiences in complete privacy.
Dr. Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Acting Director General of Operational Affairs in DMT, said the project aims to develop the beach to become one of the best destinations in Abu Dhabi City for ladies and the facility will also include a child-friendly park facilities with slides, trampolines, and swing ropes adhering to the highest standards in safety and quality.