Al Mamzar Beaches (Khor Al Mamzar and Corniche)
- Plan for about 2.5 hours
- Deira
- Partly wheelchair accessible
Free public beaches on either side of the Al Mamzar headland in Deira, redeveloped by Dubai Municipality. They include a 300-metre night-swimming beach, a women-only beach open around the clock and a floating pedestrian bridge.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Beach accessAccess to the public beaches, including the night-swimming zone. |
Free |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 00:00–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Busiest times
- Weekends and public holidays.
- Time needed
- About 2.5 hours
What to see
- Free public beaches open 24 hours
- 300-metre night-swimming beach
- Women-only beach with a gated entrance, open around the clock
- Floating pedestrian bridge and a 5.5 km cycling and jogging track
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Khor Al Mamzar Beach or Al Mamzar Corniche Beach in Deira.
- Parking
- The first phase of the project planned 1,400 parking spaces.
Tips for your visit
- The destination is split between Khor Al Mamzar Beach and Al Mamzar Corniche Beach; both sit outside the ticketed Al Mamzar Beach Park.
- Daytime lifeguards cover the Corniche beach from sunrise to sunset.
- Swim at night only in the marked night-swimming area.
- The municipality says Khor Al Mamzar Beach had over 500,000 visitors in its first six weeks, so expect crowds at weekends.
Accessibility
Partly wheelchair accessible. The 300-metre night-swimming beach was designed to be accessible for people of determination, and the Corniche beach has access corridors for people of determination and older visitors.
Questions and answers
Is there a women-only beach in Dubai?
Yes. Al Mamzar Beaches include a women-only beach that the municipality says operates around the clock, with a secure gated entrance.
Can I swim at night at Al Mamzar?
Yes. There is a 300-metre night-swimming beach.
Do I pay to enter?
No. These are public beaches. Only the neighbouring Al Mamzar Beach Park charges entry.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dm.gov.ae
- Components, 24-hour operation, night beach, women-only beach, floating bridge, 5.5 km track, visitor numbers (19 June 2026): dm.gov.ae
- Project facilities (play areas, barbecue spots, parking, accessible night beach): dm.gov.ae
- Al Mamzar Corniche Beach length, facilities, lifeguard hours, coordinates: dm.gov.ae
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