10 places
Designated BBQ zones a few steps from five sheltered beaches, so you can swim and grill in one afternoon.
Designated BBQ spots in a beach park, the legal way to grill by the sea in Dubai.
Designated BBQ sites on lawns along Dubai Creek, right in the old city.
One of the island's long-standing designated barbecue parks, with zones 4 and 5 set aside for grilling.
A designated barbecue park right by the mangroves and the shaded Al Gurm Corniche path, with a playground for the kids.
A long green promenade along the creek where RAK families picnic, jog and cycle at weekends.
A mainland barbecue park near Khalifa City and Al Raha, so residents there skip the drive onto the island.
A large central park on the official barbecue list, with space to spread out between grill sessions.
It is on the municipality's 2026 barbecue list and sits on the Qurm waterfront, so you grill with a sea view.
Family Park has two designated barbecue zones (A and B) on the island, so it is the easiest legal grill without leaving the city.