Sunset Beach (Jumeirah Public Beach, Umm Suqeim)
- Plan for about 2 hours
- Partly wheelchair accessible
A free public beach in Umm Suqeim, close to Burj Al Arab, also mapped as Jumeirah Public Beach. Dubai Municipality runs the beach here, with lifeguards by day and separate swimming and surfing zones.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price 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
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Every day | 00:00–23:59 |
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 and open around the clock
- About one kilometre from Burj Al Arab, according to Dubai Municipality
- Separate zones for swimming and for surfing
- Jogging track, public beach lounges and an access path for people of determination
How to get there
- Taxi
- Ask for Sunset Beach or Umm Suqeim public beach near Burj Al Arab.
Staying close by: hotels near Sunset Beach (12 we recommend within 5 km)
Tips for your visit
- Dubai Municipality lists this stretch as Umm Suqeim 2 Beach; OpenStreetMap names it Jumeirah Public Beach, with Sunset Beach as an alternative name.
- Lifeguards work from sunrise to sunset.
- Swim only in the swimming zone; part of the beach is set aside for surfing.
- In February 2026 Dubai's Crown Prince approved an AED 500 million master plan for Umm Suqeim Beach, so expect works or changes.
Accessibility
Partly wheelchair accessible. Dubai Municipality lists a beach access corridor for people of determination and the elderly.
Questions and answers
Is Sunset Beach free?
Yes. It is a public beach run by Dubai Municipality and there is no entry fee.
Are there lifeguards?
Dubai Municipality says trained, licensed lifeguards are on duty from sunrise to sunset.
Can I surf there?
The municipality divides the beach into a swimming-only area and a surfing-only area.
Is it the same as Umm Suqeim 2 Beach?
Dubai Municipality calls the public beach closest to Burj Al Arab Umm Suqeim 2 Beach. OpenStreetMap records the same stretch as Jumeirah Public Beach, also known as Sunset Beach.
Where this information comes from
Official website: dm.gov.ae
- Length, zones, facilities, lifeguard hours, 24-hour access: dm.gov.ae
- Name 'Jumeirah Public Beach' with alternative name 'Sunset Beach', and coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
- Umm Suqeim Beach also called Sunset Beach: en.wikipedia.org
- Umm Suqeim Beach master plan (1 February 2026): dm.gov.ae
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