Corniche | Abu Dhabi

The Corniche is a waterfront promenade located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It stretches along the Persian Gulf coastline.

Visual Characteristics

The Corniche features a 8km long paved walkway with distinct sections. It is bordered by manicured gardens, palm trees, and public beaches. The walkway is primarily constructed from light-colored paving stones. Several modern sculptures are positioned along its length. The water adjacent to the Corniche is typically a clear turquoise color.

Location & Access Logistics

The Corniche is situated along the northwestern coast of Abu Dhabi Island. It begins near the Marina Mall and extends eastward towards the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Access is via Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street (E10) or King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. Numerous parking areas are available along the Corniche Road, with paid parking zones in effect. Public bus routes 5, 7, 9, 11, 32, 40, 43, 52, 54, 63, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 88, 93, 94, 101, 103, 104, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 120, 121, 130, 135, 140, 155, 160, 170, 175, 180, 190, 200, 210, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, 290, 300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390, 400, 410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460, 470, 480, 490, 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 560, 570, 580, 590, 600, 610, 620, 630, 640, 650, 660, 670, 680, 690, 700, 710, 720, 730, 740, 750, 760, 770, 780, 790, 800, 810, 820, 830, 840, 850, 860, 870, 880, 890, 900, 910, 920, 930, 940, 950, 960, 970, 980, 990, 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 1050, 1060, 1070, 1080, 1090, 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1140, 1150, 1160, 1170, 1180, 1190, 1200, 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1270, 1280, 1290, 1300, 1310, 1320, 1330, 1340, 1350, 1360, 1370, 1380, 1390, 1400, 1410, 1420, 1430, 1440, 1450, 1460, 1470, 1480, 1490, 1500, 1510, 1520, 1530, 1540, 1550, 1560, 1570, 1580, 1590, 1600, 1610, 1620, 1630, 1640, 1650, 1660, 1670, 1680, 169