Best Beaches in Dubai
Best Beaches in Dubai
words: Sophie Alexander-Osman
photography: Sophie Alexander-Osman
published: February 4, 2024
Dubai is known for being the perfect holiday destination with the beaches being the number one attraction. The city boasts a beautiful coastline with white sand, turquoise waters and calm waves. Swimming in the sea is ideal in the months of April, May, October and November. December to March are the cooler months of the year which is when the sea temperature is also colder. However, there arenât many days of the year where I wouldnât go to the beach!
Hotels on the coast and beach clubs have their own beaches too! Iâve been to pretty much every beach here so Iâve made a list below. Enjoy!
JBR Beach
JBR beach is the main beach for the Marina residents, with many shops, restaurants and street entertainment. Thereâs a new path linking the beach to Bluewaters Island, which is home to Ain (Eye) Dubai. You can ride camels up and down the beach with the dramatic backdrop of the Marina high-rises.
La Mer
My favourite beach is La Mer - just a few minutes away from Downtown. There are two beaches - North and South, joined together by the Laguna Waterpark. Itâs where contemporary art and design meets luxury and sandy toes. There are plenty of unique restaurants, fast-food favourites and shisha cafes on the beach.
Kite Beach
A vast stretch of sand and one of the most popular beaches in Dubai. The perfect place to relax at the weekend either riding the waves on your body-board, running along the 7km track or having lunch at the famous Salt restaurant.
Burj Al Arab Public Beach
Located in between the famous 7-star Burj Al Arab and Kite Beach. This beach is a hotspot for the surfers of Dubai, with the Surf House located just off the beach. I often paddleboard from this beach to the Burj Al Arab which is an amazing experience. You can hire kayaks, surfboards and paddleboards from the Surf House.
Al Sufouh Beach
Also known as Secret Beach and Black Palace Beach. This is the beach that I go to the most as itâs right across from where I live. A big bonus is that itâs a drive-on beach so you donât have to pay for parking! However there are no restaurants or facilities, so bring a picnic! Itâs situated in between the royal palaces, plus you get a full view of the Palm Jumeirah, Marina and Burj Al Arab.
The Pointe
Opened in 2019, the Pointe is located at the tip of Palm Jumeirah. There is only a small beach here, however, itâs surrounded by many shops and cafes. Plus there is an uninterrupted view of Atlantis. Itâs the perfect weekend spot!
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