TEN 11 Beach

If you haven’t been to Mamsha Al Saadiyat recently… What are you waiting for? This new area on Saadiyat Island is bursting at the seams with new restaurants, cafes, and shops, and it seems that every time we go there is a new place open. Plus, who can resist the gorgeous white sands and deep blue Gulf views at Soul Beach?

TEN 11 Beach is one of the newer spots to have just opened at Mamsha Al Saadiyat. With a sand-coloured interior, neon pink signage, and a pretty outdoor terrace with a view of the Saadiyat sands, it’s a photogenic place to kick back after a day of sun and swimming.

During the day, you won’t feel out of place in your beachwear; the casual atmosphere ensures you feel right at home, and the service is extremely friendly. We feel like we’re regulars walking into a surf shack, and if you’re looking for a place to chill with coffee and a dessert, you can’t go wrong here.

But in the evening most people seem to be here for a proper dinner, and for such a casual atmosphere we’re surprised by how much attention TEN 11 Beach pays to the food.

On our most recent visit we plumped for the naughty fries, slathered with cheese sauce and jalapeños – crispy and delicious.

If you’re looking for a light snack, the açaí bowl comes covered in fresh blueberries, raspberries, banana, blackberries and pomegranate and is the perfect way to cool off and get some vitamins in after a day at the beach.

Mushroom pesto pizza is a long, rectangular affair, and more than enough to feed two, loaded with cheese and plenty of punchy basil.

Finish off with an ice cream (we went for the pistachio) to eat while you walk along the beach.

If you want a truly beachy vibe at Mamsha, this spot is killer, dude.

Unlicensed. Open daily 7am-midnight. Jacques Chirac Street, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island (050 567 4735).