Dubai Beaches And Parks
Beaches
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Should you wish to visit a beach whilst staying in Dubai, the coastline has many beautiful untouched public beaches where you can relax and unwind and soak up the gulf sun.
There are many beaches where you will see kite surfers and surfers riding the waves as they come in to Jumeirah Beach. Over the last three to four years the more hardened surfer has moved to beaches near Jebel Ali.
Be prepared in this area to witness a lot of construction work as the main trunk for the Palm Jebel Ali is under construction. Access to all these beaches is free however facilities are limited.
There are many beaches where you will see kite surfers and surfers riding the waves as they come in to Jumeirah Beach. Over the last three to four years the more hardened surfer has moved to beaches near Jebel Ali.
Be prepared in this area to witness a lot of construction work as the main trunk for the Palm Jebel Ali is under construction. Access to all these beaches is free however facilities are limited.
Beach Parks
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For a nominal fee you can enter a beach park, this is the perfect place to spend a whole day under the sun in a superb setting with white sandy beaches and lush greenery all around you. Many locals use these as their weekend getaway. The two main beach parks are:
Jumeirah Beach Park – This park has a one kilometre stretch of golden sand and palm trees. At either end of the beach there are cafes selling snacks and drinks, there are also showers and toilets and a lifeguard is on duty until sunset.
Al Mamzar Beach Park – This park has four luxurious beaches, it is a very popular spot for the locals. Each beach has sheltered areas with changing rooms and showers and you can even rent an airconditioned shalley complete with a barbecue area on a daily basis for Dhs150. For those of you who do not want to venture into the sea there are also 2 swimming pools with lifeguards on duty. You can also hire bikes, or even take a train around the park. At this park Wednesday is classed as a family day which means no single males are allowed to enter.
Please note both the parks have a ladies day, when men are not allowed to enter. It is also a requirement that all ladies wear full bikinis at all times. Topless sunbathing is prohibited. It is also advisable not to wear thongs, this offends the locals.
For safety the waters of Dubai generally look calm and very inviting, however even the most confident and strongest swimmer has been pulled out to sea by strong rip tides. Please do not swim away from the beaches where there are no lifeguards.
Jumeirah Beach Park – This park has a one kilometre stretch of golden sand and palm trees. At either end of the beach there are cafes selling snacks and drinks, there are also showers and toilets and a lifeguard is on duty until sunset.
Al Mamzar Beach Park – This park has four luxurious beaches, it is a very popular spot for the locals. Each beach has sheltered areas with changing rooms and showers and you can even rent an airconditioned shalley complete with a barbecue area on a daily basis for Dhs150. For those of you who do not want to venture into the sea there are also 2 swimming pools with lifeguards on duty. You can also hire bikes, or even take a train around the park. At this park Wednesday is classed as a family day which means no single males are allowed to enter.
Please note both the parks have a ladies day, when men are not allowed to enter. It is also a requirement that all ladies wear full bikinis at all times. Topless sunbathing is prohibited. It is also advisable not to wear thongs, this offends the locals.
For safety the waters of Dubai generally look calm and very inviting, however even the most confident and strongest swimmer has been pulled out to sea by strong rip tides. Please do not swim away from the beaches where there are no lifeguards.
Parks
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Dubai has a number of excellent amusement parks and gardens, which offer a wide range of recreational and entertainment facilities to their visitors. They provide ideal environment to spend few hours away from the hustle bustle of urban life. Some of the famous amusement parks in Dubai are Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai Creekside Park, Mushrif Park, Al Mamzar Park and Safa Park. In addition to them there are numerous small parks and heritage villages worth visiting in Dubai. In this category Bait Al Wakeel, Al Nasr Leisure land, Heritage and Diving Village, Al Boom Tourist Village are worth mentioning.
Al Hamriya Park Dubai
Al Hamriyah Park is a small park, with childrens play area.
Location: Approx. 1.5 km from Hamriyah Shopping Center
Open Hours: 8am-10pm Daily, Sat to Wed: Ladies and Children only
Tel: 2692954
Al Khazzan Park
Al Khazzan Park is a small family park, with a pleasant shaded area overlooking a well equipped childrens play area.
Location: Between 1st interchange on Sheikh Zayed and Al Wasl Roads
Open Hours: 8am-10:30pm Daily, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Public Holidays till 11:30pm
Al Wasl Park
It is a small family park with children's play areas and plenty of shaded seating.
Location: Off Al Wasl Road behind the Iranian Hospital
Open Hours: 8am-11pm Daily, 8am-11.30 on Thurs/Fri, Wed: Only Ladies
Tel: 3440680
Creekside Park
This is one of the best parks in Dubai. It offers large botanical gardens, fishing piers, jogging tracks, barbecue sites, children's play areas, restaurants, kiosks and an amphiteatre for 1,000 plus people. It also features extensive paths and walkways with special garden areas and a host of recreational facilities
Two wheel bikes can be hired for a family and you can have an enjoyable ride around the park. A cable car system has recently been introduced in the park, which gives you a beautiful view of the Creek and Deira areas.
Location: Between Al Maktoum and Al Gharhoud Bridge, entry behind Dubai Courts
Open Hours: 8am-11pm daily. Wed for ladies and children only
Tel: 3367633
Dubai Zoo
Flamingoes, Alexandrine parakeets, herons, Axis deer's, Bengal tigers, Bangladesh mongooses etc
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road
Open Hours: 10am-5:30pm daily
Tel: 3440462
Al Hamriya Park Dubai
Al Hamriyah Park is a small park, with childrens play area.
Location: Approx. 1.5 km from Hamriyah Shopping Center
Open Hours: 8am-10pm Daily, Sat to Wed: Ladies and Children only
Tel: 2692954
Al Khazzan Park
Al Khazzan Park is a small family park, with a pleasant shaded area overlooking a well equipped childrens play area.
Location: Between 1st interchange on Sheikh Zayed and Al Wasl Roads
Open Hours: 8am-10:30pm Daily, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Public Holidays till 11:30pm
Al Wasl Park
It is a small family park with children's play areas and plenty of shaded seating.
Location: Off Al Wasl Road behind the Iranian Hospital
Open Hours: 8am-11pm Daily, 8am-11.30 on Thurs/Fri, Wed: Only Ladies
Tel: 3440680
Creekside Park
This is one of the best parks in Dubai. It offers large botanical gardens, fishing piers, jogging tracks, barbecue sites, children's play areas, restaurants, kiosks and an amphiteatre for 1,000 plus people. It also features extensive paths and walkways with special garden areas and a host of recreational facilities
Two wheel bikes can be hired for a family and you can have an enjoyable ride around the park. A cable car system has recently been introduced in the park, which gives you a beautiful view of the Creek and Deira areas.
Location: Between Al Maktoum and Al Gharhoud Bridge, entry behind Dubai Courts
Open Hours: 8am-11pm daily. Wed for ladies and children only
Tel: 3367633
Dubai Zoo
Flamingoes, Alexandrine parakeets, herons, Axis deer's, Bengal tigers, Bangladesh mongooses etc
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road
Open Hours: 10am-5:30pm daily
Tel: 3440462