Dubai’s long coastline makes it home to numerous relaxing stretches of beach. If you’re seeking a place to lay down your towel and soak in some sun, select your destination from among the best beaches in this city.
Jumeirah Open Beach
Jumeirah Open Beach sits adjacent to Palm Strip Mall and provides a rejuvenating escape from the busy city. The primary draw of this beach is, unsurprisingly, the stunning blue waters and the golden sands. The beach is close to Beach Road, so cafes and shops are easily accessible by foot.
While you’re welcome to laze about on this beach, it is particularly popular with exercisers, and there is a jogging track on which people commonly run, bike or skate. This beach also becomes quite crowded on the weekends, so plan on visiting this gorgeous stretch during a weekday while on your vacation.
Kite Beach
Kite Beach provides a treat to the senses as the sky above the soft sands that make up this beach is commonly filled with vibrant kites. This beach is a popular kite surfing location, and it isn’t as highly developed as other beaches in the area.
The beach is free, provides shower and restroom facilities, and visitors are encouraged to tote their refreshments with them so they can enjoy them throughout the day on the sandy shores. Because of its proximity to the University of Wollongong, this beach proves a popular one with younger crowds.
Mamzer Beach Park
In a city full of beaches, Mamzer Beach Park stands out. This sizable beach holds the Blue Flag Beach Status, a highly sought after certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education and bestowed only upon beaches that reach the most stringent standards. The beach park is actually comprised of five separate beaches that all rest in a cove. The area is not only rich in beauty, but also facilities.
Shelters, changing rooms and showers are easily accessible from anywhere on the shoreline. Those seeking a more luxurious beach escape can rent chalets, which come complete with a barbeque. Cafes and grocery stores are readily accessible in the area, making picking up a bite to eat or a thirst-quenching beverage quite easy.
JBR Beach
This free stretch of sand draws both locals and tourists thanks to its easily accessible location adjacent to the Jumeirah Beach Resort. The beach’s facilities have been updated and modernized, and beachgoers can take ready advantage of shower facilities, green space and sports-ready stretches.
Many restaurants are within walking distance of this beach, offer ocean views and provide a respite from the sun and access to food and drink. A particularly popular pastime at this beach is people watching while you laze away your day in the warm sun.