Jumeirah 1 Beach

  • Plan for about 2 hours
  • Jumeirah
  • Accessibility not confirmed

A quieter free public beach in Jumeirah 1, run by Dubai Municipality and set aside for swimming, with a long jogging track. The beach was redeveloped and was due to reopen in early February 2026.

Tickets and prices

Ticket types for Jumeirah 1 Beach, what each includes and the price per person
Ticket typePrice and booking
Beach accessAccess to the public beach.

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

Opening hours, local time in Dubai
DaysHours
Every day00:00–23:59

Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.

Time needed
About 2 hours

What to see

  • Free entry, open around the clock
  • Swimming-only beach, mainly used by local residents
  • Jogging track of 1,350 metres
  • Redeveloped 1,400-metre beachfront with new facilities

How to get there

Taxi
Ask for Jumeirah 1 public beach; the Makani number is 2366190075.
Parking
The redevelopment includes car and bus parking with EV charging points.

Open the location of Jumeirah 1 Beach in OpenStreetMap (external site)

Staying close by: hotels near Jumeirah 1 Beach (32 we recommend within 5 km)

Tips for your visit

  • Lifeguards are on duty from sunrise to sunset.
  • Dubai Municipality said in January 2026 that the redevelopment was over 95% complete and the beach would reopen in early February; check that it is open before you go.
  • The redevelopment added restrooms, showers, changing rooms, smart lockers, Wi-Fi and parking with EV charging.
  • Coordinates published by the municipality are approximate (two decimal places).

Accessibility

Accessibility not confirmed.

Questions and answers

Is Jumeirah 1 Beach free?

Yes. It is a Dubai Municipality public beach with no entry fee.

Is Jumeirah 1 Beach open?

The municipality said in January 2026 that the redeveloped beach would reopen in early February 2026. It lists the beach as open to the public around the clock.

What is new after the redevelopment?

The municipality lists new restrooms, showers and changing rooms, walking, cycling and jogging paths, smart lockers, Wi-Fi, information screens and parking with EV charging.

Where this information comes from

Official website: dm.gov.ae

  • Description, jogging track, lifeguard hours, 24-hour access, coordinates, Makani number: dm.gov.ae
  • Redevelopment details and reopening plan (6 January 2026): dm.gov.ae

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