Dubai's longest public beach is coming to Jebel Ali

Dubai residents and tourists will soon have a new beach to hang out at. One that will feature a floating restaurant, a mangrove beach and turtle conservation sites, among other attractions.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has revealed that the Master Plan for the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project has been approved. At 6.6 kilometres, covering a total area of 330 hectares, the beach will be the longest of its kind in Dubai and is poised to become a distinctive recreational destination.

The megaproject will place a high priority on environmental preservation and protection of local ecosystems and wildlife.

One beach, three locations

The project will be divided into two areas: a 5 km sandy beach to be developed by Nakheel and a 1.6 km mangrove beach to be developed by Dubai Municipality.

The beach itself will have three locations: Pearl, Sanctuary, and Nest.

Each location will serve a different purpose

The integrated infrastructure will connect the beach, featuring a two-lane road in each direction, parking for 1,000 vehicles, 80 bicycle racks, a cycling track, and a 5 km running track.

Part of the master plan

The new Jebel Ali project is part of a broader master plan to increase the total length of beaches in the emirate by 400%. This involves adding new public beaches, enhancing existing ones, and equipping them with new recreational, sports, aesthetic, and investment facilities as outlined in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.

Sheikh Hamdan said, "Our focus is on creating spaces rich in beaches, open areas, and recreational greens. The ultimate goal is to enhance the well-being of the city’s people, create a healthy environment for all and make Dubai the world’s best place to live in.”

The beach will feature a floating restaurant in a unique locationDubai Media Office

At present, Dubai has a total of eight public beaches: Al Mamzar Beach, Al Mamzar Corniche, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, Umm Suqeim 2, and Jebel Ali Beach. Each of these beaches has received Blue Flag status, signifying high standards in marine water cleanliness, environmental management, services, and public safety.