Jumeirah Beach in Dubai

A trip to Dubai would not be complete without a trip to the Jumeirah strip, one of the longest beachfronts in the city, filled with palm trees and lifeguards.  Check the day, though, before you go, because unlike other beaches in the world, some of the days are segregated by gender.  As a convenience to women, the beach only allows females on certain days in order to allow them to sunbathe without the attention of men.  Immediately, next to the beach, you will find Jumeirah Park, which can provide a break and offer a place to eat or get-together with family and friends.

Whether you’re an expatriate or a traveler staying in a 5 star Dubai hotel, Jumeirah Beach has a lot to offer its visitors.  The area was once the province of traders, pearl divers, and, of course, fishermen.  In more recent times, from the 1960s forward, Jumeirah contained expatriates who worked in the emirate; however, since 1995, housing has expanded greatly across the city, and now Jumeirah is an exclusive section of the city, leading to the use of the area’s name to help identify products and clubs.

The majority of Dubai’s beaches are beside Jumeirah Road.  The blue-green waters of the Arabian Gulf lap at the white, pristine sand.  The many private clubs and hotels, divided beaches with public access, have high-quality maintenance for their patrons and luxurious facilities, not common in most desert cities: lawns, swimming pools, drink and food service on the beach.  If you choose not to stay in these hotels and resorts, don’t think that means you can’t see these beaches:  It’s possible for the public to attend by paying a daily rate that can be anywhere from ten dollars up to fifty dollars.  If you don’t want to pay a fee, then close by there’s the public beach at Al Mamzar Park; these facilities have the following: barbecues, kiosks, as well as playgrounds and places for family picnics.

Remember, in the upcoming months, the temperatures are going to be pretty pleasant, and the beaches will fill up with tourists.  Summer temps, in contrast, may reach as high as 104 to 122 degrees, with humidity just as high!

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