Believe it or not: these beaches attract millions of visits

 Abu Dhabi Corniche Beach and Al Bateen Beach have attracted more than 1.525 million visitors since the beginning of the year.

According to Al Ittihad, The National’s sister publication, Abu Dhabi Municipality said that the Corniche welcomed more than 1.154 million beachgoers during the period, while Al Bateen Beach welcomed more than 370,000.

The municipality said that new services would be introduced on the Corniche Beach – including water games and an announcement system that will remind visitors of opening hours and closing hours.

The municipality said that beachgoers will be kept up to date of all events happening at the beach.

It also plans to add additional umbrellas and deck chairs, as well as new restaurants and shops.

The authority has also increased the number of lifeguards from two to 29 on weekdays, with as many as 37 lifeguards on weekends and public holidays. 

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