Night-swimming beaches (Dubai Municipality)
- Plan for about 1.5 hours
- Partly wheelchair accessible
Dubai Municipality runs lit, lifeguarded night-swimming zones on several free public beaches, so you can swim after sunset in marked areas at Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1 and Al Mamzar.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Night swimmingAccess to the lit night-swimming zone of a 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
- Best time to visit
- After sunset in the hot months, when the water and air are cooler than at midday.
- Time needed
- About 1.5 hours
What to see
- Swim after dark in lit, marked zones with lifeguards
- Free public beaches, no ticket needed
- Electronic screens with safety messages along the zones
- Floating chairs and a rest area for people of determination
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Jumeirah 2 Beach, Jumeirah 3 Beach or Umm Suqeim 1 Beach; for the north of the city, Al Mamzar.
Tips for your visit
- Swim only inside the designated night zones; the municipality asks people not to enter the sea from other parts of the beach at night.
- Night swimming runs from sunset to sunrise, according to the municipality.
- Dubai Municipality's own Umm Suqeim 1 page describes night swimming there until midnight, so hours may differ by beach.
- Keep children in sight at all times and follow lifeguard instructions.
Accessibility
Partly wheelchair accessible. Dubai Municipality says the night beaches have floating chairs for swimming, trained rescue staff and a rest area for people of determination and older visitors.
Questions and answers
Where can I swim at night in Dubai?
Dubai Municipality opened night-swimming zones at Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3 and Umm Suqeim 1 in May 2023. Al Mamzar Beaches also have a 300-metre night-swimming beach.
What time can I swim?
The municipality set night swimming from sunset to sunrise. Its Umm Suqeim 1 page mentions swimming until midnight, so check signs at the beach.
Is night swimming free?
Yes. These are public beaches with no entry fee.
Are there lifeguards at night?
Yes. The municipality says a team of 16 lifeguards, three rescue supervisors and two managers covers the night beaches.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dm.gov.ae
- Opening of three night beaches (May 2023), 800 m, sunset-to-sunrise hours, safety advice: dm.gov.ae
- Visitor numbers, lifeguard team, facilities for people of determination (December 2024): dm.gov.ae
- Umm Suqeim 1 night swimming until midnight: dm.gov.ae
- Al Mamzar 300 m night-swimming beach: dm.gov.ae
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