Dubai has opened up a lot of new and amazing things for Russian tourists. Dubai has it all: fabulously rich sheikhs, cool Instagram photos and the most advanced architecture in the world.
But what could be better for an ordinary Russian person than a warm beach with clean water and all the accompanying delights of civilization? You know? Me not. Therefore, let's look at the beaches of Dubai: what features they have and what you need to know about before your trip.
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Al Mamzar Beach Park is located at the junction of Deira and Sharjah. Most of the budget hotels in Deira (the old district of Dubai) bring their guests here. In fact, there is no sea on Al Mamzar - it is an artificial lagoon-lake. This body of water is called Al Mamzar Lake.
The lake is low-flow, shallow and without waves. The water warms up quickly and cools down just as easily. In March, the water on Al Mamzar is warmer than on other beaches, but in winter the opposite is true.
Al Mamzar Park. Photo: © flickr/Fabio Achilli
You can get to the beach by hotel bus or taxi. Paid services:
- input - 5;
- car parking - 30 AED;
- sun lounger - 15 AED;
- umbrella - 10 AED;
- swimming pool - 10 AED.
Sun loungers/umbrellas are rented only on the first beach from the entrance, where there are the most people. The further you are from the entrance, the calmer it is, so it’s better to take your umbrellas and beach chairs and relax normally.
In addition to tourists, workers from disadvantaged countries (with corresponding habits) and local Arabs with their families like to come here. If at the beginning of the week the park is more or less calm, then on Thursday - Saturday it is too crowded. By the way, Monday and Wednesday are women's days, entry is only for women and boys under 4 years old.
Off topic. You can find out what prices are now for tours to the Emirates, find the best one and not go wrong with the price on the website. You can also arrange an installment plan there, as well as pay by credit card
Al Mamzar is not the cleanest beach in Dubai. It is cleaned, of course, but bulls and small debris are found everywhere. But the water is clean, the approach is smooth, the sand is without pebbles. Walking barefoot on the surf line is a pleasure.
In general, the park and beach are well maintained, with good infrastructure. There is a place to shower and change clothes, there are toilets and picnic tables and benches with umbrellas and barbecue grills.
There are several cafes, but they don’t sell normal (in our understanding) food. The menu includes cola, burgers, and french fries. Locals come to the barbecue with their own products. I recommend doing the same.
Jumeirah Public Beach - La Mer
For a long time, Jumeirah Public Beach was closed for renovations. Now part of the beach is open under a new name - La Mer. Many tourists who have visited the updated JPB consider it the best beach in Dubai!
The highlight of La Mer is a developed coastal area. La Mer is a free entrance, clean sand and clear sea, scrubbed toilets, bicycle and walking paths, children's entertainment, shops and cafes, stylish design of the territory with a lot of graffiti and street art for cool photos.
You can get there either by your own/rented car, taxi or buses 9 and 88. As far as I know, hotel transfers rarely come here yet.
Mid-range beach (prices in AED):
- sun lounger + umbrella - 100;
- 2 sun loungers + umbrella - 180;
- towel for deposit - 60;
- - 125;
- car parking - 20/hour.
The downside of the beach is that the swimming area is not very large; those who want to swim far will not like it. But it is ideal for families with children.
Jumeirah Beach Park
A wonderful beach with canopies, changing cabins, toilets and... Actually everything. You can get there by taxi and bus. The beach is located north of Palma.
Another plus is that entry to this beach is free. In any case, it was before. Why was it? Yes, because the beach is closed for restoration and it is unknown when it will be opened again
Kite Beach
Kite Beach or Kite Beach is one of the best public beaches. It offers a beautiful view of the Parus Hotel. Kite is the “base” beach where hotels in Al Barsha, Al Safa and Um Suqqeim take tourists, so it can be very crowded at times.
Beach club Sole Mio on Kite Beach is for those who love comfort. The beach is wide, there is enough space for everyone. The sand is cleaned, the water in the sea is clean, the entry is smooth. There are often waves and wind at Kite Beach (hence Kite). There are no serious problems with waves, but light plastic umbrellas can be broken by the wind.
Prices for services are standard average for Dubai (prices in AED):
- entrance - free;
- umbrella - 50;
- sun lounger + umbrella - 100;
- 2 sunbeds + umbrella - 160;
- parking - from 0 to 50 depending on the parking lot.
The infrastructure is well developed: lifeguards, surfboard rentals, kite lessons, gadget recharging areas, a treadmill, showers, toilets, cafes. There are no “women’s” days.
You can get to the beach by taxi, car, hotel transfer and city bus.
Off topic. If you are traveling with three or four people, then it is better to take individual excursions. This makes it cheaper, more comfortable and more interesting. You can find information about prices and topics of excursions in Dubai at
And now about the cons. Showers are located away from the sea. There are many visiting workers from Pakistan and India who come to Kite Beach to look at the “white horses” (their slang). It's stupid to blame them. Girls tucking their panties between their buns, wearing triangular strings instead of a swimsuit, taking pictures in provocative poses against the backdrop of the Burj Al Arab...
Please do not forget that the Emirates is a Muslim country! The problem of visiting workers exists on all the beaches of Dubai; if you don’t want to fall under their attention, then dress and behave accordingly.
The first and only “wild beach” on our list. This is the best place in Dubai for camping right on the seashore. Black Palace Beach, Al Sufouh Beach, Secret beach - quiet and calm, uncrowded.
On weekends (Thursday - Saturday), local Arabs like to come here with whole families, but they don’t bother anyone, and the locals won’t go anywhere for a vacation.
Apart from the crowds of tourists, there is no infrastructure. There are no umbrellas, sun loungers, cafes, showers, or toilets. There are clean sand, clear water and stunning views of the city, especially at night or at sunset (although who would be surprised by this in Dubai?). In general, this is a great place for lovers of peace and solitude.
Rumor has it that the beach has the best view of the Parus Hotel. These rumors were unanimously joined by tour guides who included the beach in their familiarization tour of Dubai. The result: crowds of tourists scurrying back and forth, slightly overexcited by the excursion movement, trapped by time and a great desire to re-photograph everything. Annoys.
Some hotels bring their guests here, but it’s unclear why. The beach is poorly equipped. It is completely free, and therefore offers visitors: 1 changing room, 1 shower and 1 toilet. I haven’t seen any more, and tourists don’t find these either.
There are legends that on special days of the lunar calendar you can even find sun loungers and umbrellas (for 50 dirhams), but I can’t guarantee
You can get to Umm Suqeim Beach by taxi or car. It’s a bit far from the metro station, but if you really want to and it’s not too hot, you can walk there in 35–40 minutes.
Is it worth coming here? Well, maybe for the sake of a new photo on social networks. For a beach holiday, it is better to look for another beach or move away from the parking lot and Parus.
Barasti Beach Club is one of the most popular beaches in Dubai. Located in the area, almost at the very end, near the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina hotel. The views of the skyscrapers of Dubai Marina are amazing.
The beach is very well maintained, clean, with white sand and turquoise water. The bottom is of very good quality, soft, the entrance to the sea is gentle.
Entrance to the beach is free, including sun loungers, a swimming pool, toilets, changing rooms and showers. Please note that documents and availability of water/food are checked at the entrance. You can't take anything with you! All this (including) can be purchased in cafes and restaurants right on the beach.
All kinds of events, sweepstakes, and competitions are constantly held on the beach. The beach club has a separate sports bar with a giant screen showing sports matches. During important sporting events, a large screen is also installed right on the beach.
On Fridays, Barasti Beach transforms into one of the best clubs in Dubai. On this day, entrance fee for men is 150 AED, girls are free.
The downside is that sometimes there are too many drunk people (the sale of alcohol on the beach makes its presence felt).
Marina Beach or JBR
Considered the best beach in Dubai. Why? Great infrastructure! She's really cool! The Walk promenade, a children's playground, water attractions, a huge number of cafes, shops (including branded ones), restaurants, bars, coffee shops, The Walk promenade and other little things. The beach offers impressive views of skyscrapers, a great backdrop for photos!
Zero Gravity
Zero Gravity is not only a beach club, but also a night club! So in Zero Gravity you can enjoy doing nothing on the beach in the morning, and have a blast under the lights in the evening. This, in my opinion, is one of the best places in Dubai in all respects. There is nothing to complain about.
The beach at the club is excellent, there are plenty of sun loungers. The restrooms are in excellent condition, there are make-up mirrors, hair dryers, showers with clean towels, shampoo, shower gel and body cream.
The pool with a glass side allows you to take cool photos under water, and there are free inflatable unicorns and flamingos that the girls love. The bar and restaurant are amazing: very tasty cuisine, large portions, drinks for every taste.
The club is open from 8-10 am as a beach, but after 19:00 the beach part of the club closes and the “adult” part of the life of the Zero Gravity club begins . Please note that in the evening, as well as on Fridays and Saturdays, even during the day, guests under 21 years of age are not allowed into the club.
The entrance fee depends on the day and the composition of tourists:
Sunday - Thursday:
- one adult 150 AED (of which 50 AED is a deposit that can be spent on food and drinks);
- for a couple 250 AED (75 AED deposit);
- children from 4 years old 100 AED (25 AED deposit), up to 4 years old - free.
On weekends (Friday and Saturday) and holidays:
- one adult 250 AED (100 AED deposit);
- for a couple 450 AED (150 AED deposit);
- children from 4 years old 175 AED (50 AED deposit), children under 4 years old - free.
Girls on Tuesdays have free admission + a cocktail compliment, but you need to sign up in advance (more details on the club’s Instagram and website).
Dubai beaches on the map:
Dubai is a great place to relax. There is architecture, cool shopping centers, gorgeous beaches, and, of course, beaches for every taste. Some people like deserted and barely decorated, or even completely wild, while others enjoy good company and a variety of gourmet restaurants right next to the sun lounger. “The taste and color...”, as they say. But the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and comfortable on the beach; if not, the neighboring beach is already waiting for you with open arms. You are not a tree!
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There are many beaches in the city, however, all of them can be divided into three conditional categories:
Free,
public parks-beaches;
hotel beaches or beach bars.
As you understand, free beaches are good because they do not require an entrance fee. However, tourists attribute a lot of advantages to them. For example, in such places it is not prohibited to photograph anything, there are no women’s days to visit, there are no buoys installed beyond which it is forbidden to swim, and so on, that is, there is much more freedom of action that we are accustomed to. Therefore, it is not for nothing that local hotels often organize transfers of vacationers, included in the price of the tour, to the free beaches of Dubai.
As for hotel beaches, every hotel located on the first line has them. And if you are staying in a city hotel, you can choose between free and city beaches. As a rule, from each hotel in Dubai there is either a free transfer or a bus with a reasonable fare - about 5 dirhams (just under $1.5). 4- and 5-star hotels in Dubai enter into agreements with transport services for free transportation services for vacationers. However, tourists often use taxi services, since they are inexpensive here - about 20 dirhams or 5 dollars for travel to the nearest beach.
Now let's talk in more detail about the famous beaches of Dubai.
One of the favorite vacation spots of tourists, which is located near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper and the Dubai Mall. The park itself occupies about 13 hectares, and the length of the beach strip is almost 1 kilometer. Everything here is so wonderfully decorated that it resembles a paradise built in the desert. An abundance of palm trees, green lawns, playgrounds, picnic areas, a rock garden, picturesque flower beds with exotic flowers, a clean, well-maintained beach - what else is needed to enjoy life during your vacation?! Also in the park there is a cafe, volleyball courts and an open stage where artists perform regularly. Open daily from 8.00 to 22.00, but on Mondays and Saturdays only women and children under 5 years old are allowed on the beach. Advice from seasoned tourists: don’t come here on Friday, when everyone living in Dubai has a day off, because there’s nowhere to fall in the park. Entrance is inexpensive - 5 dirhams, which is equal to 1.5 dollars; use of a sunbed - 10 dirhams (almost 3 dollars), price for entry of a car (information for those who are planning to rent a car) - 20 dirhams (5.5 dollars).
AlMamzar Beach Park (Mamzar public beach park)
The second most popular park-beach, occupying an entire peninsula of 7.5 hectares, located actually on the border with Sharjah. The park is very beautiful and green, here you can admire the wooden fortress, catch a performance in the local amphitheater, enjoy Arabic cuisine in restaurants, play slot machines, ride skateboards and jet skis, and buy souvenirs. A colorful train runs through the park, so you can enjoy the surroundings from the wheels. The length of the park's coastal strip is 3,600 meters, of which 1,700 are beaches. The highlight of the beach area is a huge swimming pool and beach houses equipped with air conditioning and barbecue areas. Huge palm trees grow right out of the sand, which gives the holiday a native flavor. Tourists love this park. The local comfortable houses are very popular, so it is recommended to reserve places in advance. The price for entry to the beach is 5 dirhams ($1.5), use of the pool is 10 dirhams ($3), sun lounger rental is 10 dirhams ($3). Mamzar Beach is open from 8 am to 10.30 pm, and on Thursdays and Fridays it is open an hour longer. True, on Wednesday only women with toddlers are allowed onto the beach area.
A favorite place for beach holidays among Russian tourists. From here you have a magnificent view of Dubai's attractions. While basking in the sun, you can look at the Sail Dubai Hotel, Palm Island and the Burj Khalifa Tower - everything is at your fingertips. Entrance is free, but you will have to pay a couple of dollars to rent an umbrella and sun lounger. Despite the fact that the beach is free, it is always clean, the territory is long (800 meters), equipped with changing rooms, a children's playground, showers and toilets, barbecue areas, for the use of which no fee is charged. On Monday, however, only ladies with children under 8 years old have the right to relax here. You can park along the beach line, free of charge, there are usually enough places. There are cafes and fast food eateries on the beach. Meanwhile, you can bring your own food and have a picnic, however, without alcoholic beverages.
One of the newest and trendiest beaches in the city, owned by the state and occupying several kilometers of coastline between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The place has excellent infrastructure - hotels, restaurants and shopping malls continue to be built nearby. So far there are few people on the beach, because not everyone has realized its advantages. But when traveling to Dubai, such information will be useful for you, because when relaxing on Al Raha Beach, you will have a lot of free space at your disposal. The entrance fee to Al Raha Beach is 10 dirhams or 3 dollars. Beach opening hours are from noon to 6:00 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m.
This beach is a haven for lovers of wind and kitesurfing. It is also called Kite Beach. The fact is that here is the strongest wind in Dubai, so locals come with whole families and have fun by flying bright and unusual kites into the sky. Despite the fact that there are virtually no amenities or developed infrastructure on the beach, it enjoys enviable popularity among both Arabs and foreigners who come to admire the kaleidoscope of flying colored toys. Across the road there is a surf club and a diving school where you can learn the intricacies of scuba diving. The beach is open 24 hours a day and there is no entrance fee. There is a volleyball court and a football field. In general, this is a place for an active beach holiday, where both families and groups gather.
Dubai is one of the most popular cities not only among our tourists, but also among vacationers from all over the world. Thanks to beautiful beaches, developed infrastructure and wonderful hotels, it is simply a Mecca of tourism. And the bright sun, beautiful water and stunning architecture provide amazing opportunities for those who would rather see something new than lie on the beach.
One of the most popular areas of Dubai for tourists is coastal(Jumeirah), whose attractions include the island of Palm Jumeirah, as well as the famous sail hotel Burj Al Arab. It is here, in the Jumeira Beach and Park complex, that one of the most visited beaches in Dubai is located.
Jumeirah Beach Park in Dubai
The beach of the complex is fully equipped with everything necessary for visitors, sun loungers and umbrellas are provided. Present and specially equipped playground for children th school and preschool age, also available sports grounds where you can play basketball, volleyball or handball.
Admission is paid, the price per visit is 5 dirhams, 20 dirhams It will cost entry for visitors by car; renting a sun lounger will cost 15 dirhams. The complex is open to visitors from 8:00 to 22:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and from 8:00 to 23:00 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and also on holidays. It should be taken into account that on Sundays and Wednesdays Entrance to the beach is open only to the fair sex with children under 5 years old, the so-called “ women's Day", where girls can sunbathe and swim in open swimsuits.
There is a fast food restaurant on the beach, but opposite the main entrance to the park there is a wonderful cafe where you can have a tasty and satisfying meal. Both the beach and the park are well equipped for people with disabilities, meaning the disabled. All conditions have been created for them in the beach and park complex, there are specially equipped bathrooms, and parking spaces those allocated for their needs are located next to the exit. Special means of transportation are also available upon request.
How to get to Jumeirah Beach Park
As mentioned above, the beach is located in the coastal area, opposite the Emirates Hospital, along Jumeirah Road. Get there to Jumeirah Beach you can by bus No. 8, C10, X28, 88, F55A, from almost any area of Dubai. The time from the airport to the Jumeirah Beach Park stop, next to which the complex is located, by bus will be about 45-50 minutes with one change, the total cost of travel to the beach is approx. 4 dirhams. You can get here using , in which case you need to go to Business Bay station, but then you will either have to walk for about an hour towards the beach, or still take the bus. The fare for the metro varies, depending on the distance of the trip, from 2 to 6.50 dirhams.
Beach and park complex Jumeirah Beach Park on the map:
Jumeirah Beach Park is a beach located in the Jumeirah 2 area and located near Jumeirah Beach Road. The length of the beach reaches almost a kilometer, and the area is about 13 hectares. The beach area is realistically stylized as a picturesque oasis - in the sandy desert on the beach there are lawns, gardens, as well as hills and plains. According to tourists, the beach has all the necessary equipment for a comfortable stay - on its territory there are changing rooms, showers, as well as various entertainment areas and sections for sports games. Entrance to the beach is paid, the entrance cost is about 5 AED, and for visitors with a personal car, entry costs 20 AED.
Jumeirah Beach Park is open to the public from 8:00 to 22:00, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 23:00.
Coast and nature
In addition to the crystal clear waters of the Persian Gulf, Jumeirah Beach Park attracts many tourists with its extraordinary nature - to your surprise, on the coast you will find many exotic plants, palm trees, mini-gardens and lawns where you can also sunbathe.
White sand is always clean and pleasant, and is also absolutely safe for feet - you can walk on it without special shoes. The entrance to the water, according to tourists, is quite smooth, there is shallow water near the shore, which is why the beach is well suited for families with children, you can safely let them swim near the shore. The length of the coastline reaches 900 meters, which is why there is a place on the coast for any number of tourists and vacationers. The velvet season in Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Park is considered to be the period from September to December - the weather ceases to be unbearably hot, the thermometer drops to +25°, and the water cools to 21°. These are the weather conditions that are considered optimal for a comfortable holiday in Dubai.
Beach infrastructure Jumeirah Beach Park
Jumeirah Beach Park is considered well-maintained and safe. It is regularly cleaned of debris for a comfortable stay for visitors. For the same purposes, there are changing rooms and showers with towels on the beach, which can be rented for 15 AED (dirham). For entertainment, Jumeirah Beach Park also has everything you need - several sports fields where you can compete in volleyball or football, as well as barbecue pavilions. You can rent a sun lounger and an umbrella on the beach - these services will cost about 50 AED for two people. There is a lifeguard tower on the beach.
Performances, celebrations and concerts are often held on the beach; a stage is equipped there for these purposes. There is a play area for children, where animated entertainment programs are often held. Naturally, on the territory of Jumeirah Beach Park there are also catering points - cafes, restaurants and snack bars. And in order to buy souvenirs for your loved ones, you can visit a souvenir shop or store, also located on the territory of Jumeirah Beach Park.
One of the main rules for visiting Jumeirah Beach Park that visitors planning a vacation need to know is that Monday, Saturday and Sunday at the beach are “women’s days”, and only women with children under 5 years old are allowed to visit.
The beach is also sufficiently equipped for guests with health problems and disabilities - local bathrooms are equipped with special devices for them, and all walking paths have ramps. In addition, upon request, specialized means of transportation are provided for such guests - this will ensure a comfortable and cozy holiday on Jumeirah Beach Park.
Why you should visit the beach
Jumeirah Beach Park is a modern, clean and landscaped beach that has all the necessary components for a comfortable holiday with the whole family:
- an entertainment complex where both adults and children can find something to do;
- cleanliness and order provided by local services;
- a huge number of gardens and exotic trees pleasing to the eye.
In other words, the beach is worth visiting in order to relax in comfortable conditions and remember your vacation in Dubai for a long time. By the way, Jumeirah Beach Park is located in the coastal area of Jumeirah - here you can visit local attractions, for example, the Palm Jumeirah island or the Burj Al Arab sail hotel.
How to get to Jumeirah Beach Park
The beach is located in the Jumeirah area on the Persian Gulf coast. Jumeirah Beach Park is also located next to the Emirates Hospital. You can get to this place using public transport by buses No. 8, C10, X28, 88, F55A. Buses on these routes will take you to the beach from almost any area of Dubai.
The road from Dubai Airport to Jumeirah Beach Park will take about an hour, and the total cost of the road will be about 4 AED. Alternatively, you can take the metro to Business Bay Station. The cost of a metro ride can range from 2 to 6.5 AED.
You can also get to Jumeirah Beach Park by taxi using one of the local smartphone services, such as Uber.
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