#beaches

All our Dubai guides tagged beaches.

Kite Beach in Dubai with the Burj Al Arab hotel visible across the water

Beaches & resorts Updated 28 July 2026

The Best Beaches in Dubai, Public and Private

My honest guide to the best beaches in Dubai, public and private: free beaches with facilities, day-pass hotel beaches, water temperature by season, and calm spots for kids.

An aerial view of the palm shaped island of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Neighborhoods & areas Updated 9 April 2026

Palm Jumeirah: The Island, the Monorail and Whether to Stay There

An artificial palm shaped peninsula with a trunk, sixteen fronds and a crescent of resorts: how it is laid out, what is open to visitors, and the trade off in staying on it.