50 Best beaches in Western Asia

Rotana is a beach of upscale condominium located to the east of Salalah, Oman. There are both hotels, as well as private apartments. B… / read more » /

Salalah is the most popular beach resort town in Oman. A miles long coastline with white sand and palms is perfect for a family holiday… / read more » /

Sofitel Zallaq is a hotel beach in the west of Bahrain. There are many palms, while there are never strong waves due to location in a protecte… / read more » /

Snoopy is a hotel beach in the south of Al ʻiqqah town, UAE. Snoopy Island has good snorkeling, while breakwaters protect from strong … / read more » /

Fazayah West is a wild beach in the south of Oman (aka Hidden Beach at Al Fazayah). It is located not far from the border with Yemen. It is … / read more » /

Royal Marina is a private beach in the north of Bahrain. This is an upscale area with expensive hotels. So everything is quite decent. The b… / read more » /

Jaw is a private beach on the east coast of Bahrain island. The beach is very good - with tall palms and with great tiki huts. Brea… / read more » /

Atlantis is the main beach of the "Hotels zone" in Eilat, Israel. There are many tall palms, imported sand, as well as sunbeds and umbre… / read more » /

Dolphin Reef is a beach club (US$19 per person) with dolphins in the southern suburbs of Eilat, Israel. This is exact the place with that fr… / read more » /

Al Dar Island is a paradise islet near the east coast of Bahrain. The beach is beautiful and comfortable. However, there are almost no trees.… / read more » /

Budaiya is a public beach in the northwest of Bahrain. This is one of the best beaches on the island. It is clean, beautiful and comfor… / read more » /

Oasis is a wild beach in the western suburbs of Salalah town, Oman. There is a military base on the right (where the palms seen). Whi… / read more » /

Al Aqah is a popular beach resort destination located to the north of Fujairah, UAE. This is an upscale spot made of expensive beachfro… / read more » /

Khor Fakkan is a city beach with palms and trees, located near a major ocean port. The coastline is beautiful, and somewhat unique for the … / read more » /

Sadah is a beach on the Indian Ocean coast, Oman. The real Sadah town is located a little to the west (5 km, shops and ATMs, but no s… / read more » /

Hilton is a beachfront resort in Kuwait. Unlike most similar hotels in the Persian Gulf, all the amenities are located right on the co… / read more » /

Najma is an artificial beach in the northeast of Bahrain. In fact, this is a series of canals with scenic views. But of course it's n… / read more » /

Al Khiran is a resort with artificial canals, located in the south of Kuwait. In fact, this is the beach capital and the pride of the cou… / read more » /

Mosh's Beach is the main rastaman beach of Eilat in Israel. This is a great relaxed spot with pleasant music (mostly reggae) and a lot of sh… / read more » /

Jazair is a private beach on the west coast of Bahrain. There is some reasonable entrance fee. But you'll get a voucher to take food a… / read more » /

Marassi is a beach on an artificial island in the northern Bahrain. In fact, this is a series of cozy beaches protected from strong wav… / read more » /

Failaka is an island located near the mainland Kuwait. It is an important tourist area - with an equipped Wanasa Beach, ancient Greek r… / read more » /

Taqah is a beach in the eastern suburbs of Salalah, Oman. This is long coastline being great for walking. Picturesque coconut palms l… / read more » /

Umm Bab is a unique palm tree beach in the west of Qatar. Strange, but local tourists are not common here. It seems that they are not e… / read more » /

Sharjah is a seaside resort town on the Persian Gulf - just to the north of Dubai. Unlike neighboring regions, there is no alcohol here… / read more » /

Fazayah is a wild beach to the west of Salalah town in Oman. There are also several other similar beaches located a little further to t… / read more » /

Messilah is a hotel beach in Kuwait offering refined eastern luxury for an upscale price tag. The resort area is outstanding - with swim… / read more » /

Durrat Al Bahrain is an artificial island in the south of Bahrain. Dubai's Palm Island is quite like Durrat. But Durrat is probably even better. … / read more » /

Anamur is a resort town to the east of Antalya in Turkey. This is a quiet place being not spoiled by the mass tourism. The beach is no… / read more » /

Yalim is a beach in the southeast of the Marmara Sea, Turkey. There are a lot of trees, while most of the buildings are low rise. The… / read more » /

Ormanli is a beach to the north of Bandirma city, Turkey. It is located in the Sea of Marmara. This is a secluded bay surrounded by bea… / read more » /

Dalyan is a beach in the Marmara Sea of Turkey. The place is beautiful. There are many trees ashore, as well as hills around with plea… / read more » /

Ras al-Khaimah is the easternmost region on the Persian Gulf, UAE. There are no any restrictions for the alcohol - in a contrast with some mor… / read more » /

Oludeniz - is one of the best beaches in Turkey and international mecca of paragliding. Last years, free medium part of the beach is occ… / read more » /

Hahashmal is the nearest beach to the south of Eilat, located in a walking distance from the residential area. It has no many trees, but … / read more » /

Acar is a beach in the south of Marmara Sea, Turkey. The coastline is narrow, but very scenic. There is a beautiful promenade with t… / read more » /

Marina beach is a city beach in Kuwait mainly popular among foreign workers. However, this is a very pleasant place, - better than many hote… / read more » /

Detwah - the best beach in Socotra island near Qalansiyah village. In fact it's not quite a beach, but a lagoon. At high tide you can … / read more » /

Dibba is a beach in UAE. It is located almost near the border with Oman. The full name is Dibba Al Hisn Beach Park. Entry into the wa… / read more » /

Erikli is a city beach on the northern coast of Saros Bay, Turkey. Sea water is always calm - without strong waves. As for the beach, … / read more » /

Dry Dock is a city beach in the northeast of Bahrain. The beach is quite decent being slightly outdated now. However, beach huts are sti… / read more » /

Sambraid is the easternmost beach on the Indian Ocean coast of UAE. It is located almost near the border with Oman. In fact, it is a fen… / read more » /

Menekşe is a beach near Istanbul international airport, Turkey. This is almost the city center. But there are no high rise buildings ne… / read more » /

Vakif is a low key beach in the west of Turkey. There is not much amenities. But on the other side, the place is not crowded. The sce… / read more » /

Kaputas - is a wild beach in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. This beautiful beach is surrounded by mountains, and can be reached fro… / read more » /

South Sandbank is a wild beach in the very south of Bahrain. Depending on weather conditions, it also may be just a sandspit extending far int… / read more » /

Egaila is a private beach in Kuwait, famous as a seaside spot for picnics and BBQ. While the coastline is sandy with pebbles, the bott… / read more » /

Manastir is a great beach in the west of Marmara Adasi island, Turkey. This is a beautiful uncrowded spot. Entry into the water is smoot… / read more » /

Yayla is a beach in the western Turkey. Central city beach is rather mediocre. But it becomes much better, if you move to the left or… / read more » /

Cinarli Koyu is a beach in the west of Marmara Adasi island, Turkey. The beach is good enough - with sand and comfortable swimming. Unfortun… / read more » /