Jumeirah Public Beach

Jumeirah Public Beach (or Jumeirah 2) is located in the popular Jumeirah area, right by Jumeirah Beach Road, and next to Mercato Beach. Here, you can find places for recreation, hotels, resorts, clubs, restaurants, and shopping centers.

About Jumeirah Public Beach

Jumeirah Public Beach stretches for 0,8 miles along the waterfront road. It is about 130 feet (40 meters) wide, and allows you to find a spot without being surrounded by a large crowd.

Similar to other beaches in Dubai, here you will find fine, white, pristine sand and clear waters.

Like other beaches near Dubai city center, this area offers sun loungers, showers, and changing cabins.

When swimming, be aware that the shore descends quite quickly, so you can enter the water fairly deep without moving too far from the shore. The swimming area is marked off with buoys, so do not swim past them.

This public beach also features a pier with lights.

During operating hours, the beach is monitored by lifeguards from towers.

Jumeirah Public Beach is family-friendly beach. If you are with kids, there’s a Kids’ Play Area, where your children will have a great time without getting bored.

You will find a jogging/bicycling path right on the beach, it is little less than a mile long.

During your beach day, you can use the adjacent beach library. It allows you to read an interesting book in the shade of the covered beach area.

Despite popularity, this beach is rarely crowded.

Tip. Right by the beach, you’ll discover Nammos Beach Club.

Jumeirah Public Beach summary

Entrance fee, opening hoursOpened 24/7. The entrance is free. No lifeguards are on duty at the Jumeirah Public Beach after 18:00.
What is the cost of renting a sunbed and umbrella?You have the option to rent a sun lounger and an umbrella, or you can bring your own towel.
Is the beach crowded?The beach is not crowded, sometimes crowded on weekends and holidays.
Is the beach easily accessible and comfortable?The beach offers showers, changing cabins, and toilets. It’s suitable for families with children. The area has a spacious parking slot.
Is the beach easy to reach?Yes, you can use buses 8, 9, 81, N55, X28, or 88 to reach the beach.
Is there an option to have dinner or lunch available?Yes, there are a bunch of restaurants around the beach area. It will cost you from 50 AED (14$) per person to have lunch.

Jumeirah Public Beach location

The exact address is 664R+QH3 – Jumeirah St – Jumeirah – Jumeirah 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates.

Jumeirah Public Beach opening hours

The beach is open 24/7 and there is no entrance fee. Swimming isn’t suggested after 6:00 PM as there are no lifeguards on duty after this hour.

If you want to completely enjoy this shoreline, it’s best to go on weekdays since weekends are busier. The busiest times are from 3:00 PM until midnight, so come early around 8 AM or 9 AM.

What to do at Jumeirah Public Beach?

There are numerous interesting places nearby that you can visit. Here are a couple of choices:

Watersports at Waydoo eFoils

Waydoo eFoils is a German-based company specializing in the sale of underwater bikes, efoils, and flyer wings.

Jumeirah Public Beach Waydoo eFoils

Waydoo eFoils

Here you have the option to rent this gear. Prices are as follows:

  • 40-min — 480 AED ($131)
  • 1 hour — 650 AED ($177)
  • 2 hours — 1,200 AED ($327)

During the sessions, you can hire an individual instructor and get a noteworthy discount, in case you decide to buy the hardware afterward.

City Walk Shopping Center

City Walk is a shopping center located in the area near Jumeirah Beach with cafes, eateries, shops, and a cinema.

Jumeirah Public Beach City Walk Shopping Center

City Walk

Sky Views Observatory

The Sky Views Observatory consists of two levels and in fact it’s an observation deck situated on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Address Sky View Hotel. Here you can enjoy sees of Downtown Dubai through panoramic windows.

Tip. On the 54th floor of this hotel, you’ll discover the Address Sky View Infinity Pool, which offers one of the foremost breathtaking rooftop pool experiences within the city.

Sky Views Observatory

Sky Views Observatory

On the 53rd floor, you’ll find the Glass Slide, a transparent slide allowing you to slip from one level to another.

Masjid Rashid Al Hadeeth and Rashid bin Bakhit Mosques

Adjacent the shoreline, you will discover two mosques – Masjid Rashid Al Hadeeth and Rashid bin Bakhit. Note that in case you’re not Muslim, you might not be permitted inside. But you can still admire the mosques’ architecture from the exterior.

Masjid Rashid Al Hadeeth and Rashid bin Bakhit Mosques

Mosques close to Jumeirah Public Beach

Hotels near Jumeirah Public Beach Dubai

There are no hotels right following to the shoreline, but you’ll discover the following options nearby:

Restaurants and cafés near Jumeirah Public Beach

We recommend visiting the following restaurants in the Jumeirah Public Beach zone:

Frequently asked questions

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