Umm Suqeim / Sunset Beach
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Description
Sunset Beach, also known as Umm Suqueim, is one of Dubai's better known and most popular beaches. Sand quality is fair, and the water is quite clear. This beach is well-known for providing some of the best photo opportunities of the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. A few years back, lighting equipment was set up so that visitors are now authorised to swim in a 125x30m area until midnight.
Access & Transport
Access by car is easy but few parking options around so may make sense to come by taxi instead. Buses No 8, 81, 88 ply Jumeirah Beach rd, about 150m away from the beach.
Instructions & Recommendations
In a place with a very likely hot and sunny weather like Dubai, don't forget the usual protective equipment (hat/cap, "green" sunblock, sunglasses, slippers), towels and some water. In fact, we'd recommend going earlier in the morning and after mid-afternoon - and why not try the night swimming there!
Environmental & Social
No major infrastructure required and low carbon footprint. Socially neutral
Conclusion
A very good option for a tourist as it will also give you good photo opps - however, if you like less busy places you may want to look for alternative options such as Jumeirah Public Beach or some of the beach clubs / hotels private beaches.
Key positive
Clean water and night swimming possible
Location is quite central and access to the beach is free
Good for sunset and taking pictures
Key negative
Can be quite busy
Sand quality not as good as it used to be
Suitability
Suitable for all ages, including younger kids. Visitors with reduced mobility can access the beach.
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo