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ABU DHABI

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Lulu Island is the most accessible of all Abu Dhabi’s islands, covering the length of Abu Dhabi’s corniche. Regular boat trips used to run here with a minimum fee from the mainland; since the redevelopment was announced for this island all these services been stopped. If you still want to enjoy its pristine sands, you just need to hire a boat service but unlike other islands you can’t camp here and you’ll be requested to leave the island after 8 p.m.

Bahraini island, also called Al Maya Island is one of the larger of Abu Dhabi’s islands; Is also among the few that are not off limits to the public. There are many peaceful spots. It’s covered 7km in length. This is handy as its surrounding waters tend to fill up quickly from morning onwards.

Charter companies like Belvari Marine will drop you off overnight should you wish to stay longer. Camping and barbecues are allowed here, but many of the visitors abuse this and the island’s beaches are all too often used as a wasting ground, so be sure to don’t take any rubbish with you. Occasional island dance events have also become very common, a couple of hundred clubbers could disturb your oasis of peace depending on which evening you choose.

Al Futaisi Island is a structured resort than a desert island, but unlike Sir Bani Yas Island, where you need to stay in the hotel, Al Futaisi has no such requirement. You just need Dhs100 fee per person to get a ferry across from their office opposite Al Bateen Marina.

AJMAN

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Sharjah’s northerly neighbour does have a few kilometres of pleasant public beach areas along the road covering the area, but if want to know different, get away from the central area and head 15 min further up the coast to the Hamriyah free zone. When you pass trucks, plumes of smoke and the Sharjah Power Plant, you might wonder why we’re suggesting you to visit this industrial wasteland.

But if you’re seeking a wildly vacant beach this is the right place. The water is clear blue, it’s possible to swim but there’s is no lifeguard service. The place is deserted and odd for the picnic. You could love the bizarre sight of a bulky Panama cargo ship, which ran aground while trying to berth at Sharjah.  Wedged deep into the sand, abandoned by its Indian crew, so get some photos while you can. Sadly this beautiful coastline is littered with cans, bottles and other junk left behind by explorers. In Dhs 200 day pass for the Ajman Kempinski hotel, which is one of the best strips of sand in the UAE.

Think unobstructed sea views, palm trees, clean water and even water sports such as Jet Skiing, which is banned in Dubai. The immediate area surrounding the hotel is safe from construction, for which we’re eternally grateful.

DIBBA

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There’s no wonder why people excited about the eastern coastline between Dibba and the Musandam Peninsula. It’s stunning, with a plenty of unspoiled, hidden beaches so remote. By hiring a fishing boat or six-hour hike, is the only ways to get there. To start your trip, head for Dibba and bear left through the Omani checkpoint. You will need your passport because this town is divided between the UAE and Oman.

Try to reach the harbour soon, which you can’t miss if you’re on the coast road, or another way to hire a local fisherman or take one of the trips arranged by the local tour company. How many hours you want to spend out on the water will vary on price, but all will take you to two of the most isolated beaches: Al Myam and Haffa, which cut into the coastline around Zighy Bay.

Al Myam beach is barer to the elements, its white sand framed by the Hajar Mountains. Past Zighy Bay are the two palm-fringed beaches of Haffa, populated by a small Omani fishing village. To respect the privacy of the fishing village, village elder usually called the Wali; has asked that tourists refrain from walking on the beaches of Al Myam and Haffa, and prohibited to click any picture of locals, you can enjoy the stunning waters surrounding both from the comfort of your boat.

These are excellent for scuba diving. Apparently the cove has earned the name Smuggler’s Bay as migrants were spotted departing on the shore in the past. The beaches around the rest of Dibba enjoy the same view over the inlet of Hormuz, though some may seem fairly stark with not a palm tree in sight, and rough sand. To enjoy the best bit of coastline, stay at the JAL Resort & Spa Fujairah, which has a lovely 500m beach with fine, white sand.

The Golden Tulip Hotel has its own peaceful beach linked Dibba’s public beach. This has maintained a surprisingly pleasing out-of-the-way feel and it’s popular among campers. Admittedly, it can get crowded on the weekends, but it’s still a great location that’s easily approachable.

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Secret spots around Dubai and UAE that are more or less guaranteed to be empty all year round, some require an entry fee many don’t.