Sunset Beach
Umm Suqeim · Dubai
The beach with the straight view of Burj Al Arab, a surf-only zone and night swimming until midnight.
- Free
- About 3 h
- Easy
How it works
Park off Jumeirah Beach Road at Umm Suqeim and walk on. Surfers use the marked surf zone; swimmers stay in the flagged areas.
The catch
At night you may only swim within 30 m of the shore, and only until midnight.
Bring
Sun shade, water, swimwear
Checked Nov 2026
Dubai's main beginner surf beach, with gentle breaks beside the Burj Al Arab when a winter swell comes through.
- Free
- About 2 h
- Bring your own
- Moderate
How it works
Free public beach; paddle out with your own board or rent one from the schools nearby. Swell season is roughly October to April.
The catch
Waves are rare and short-lived; watch a forecast for a shamal and go the same day.
Bring
Board and leash, or rent locally
Checked Nov 2026
Pair it with
- SNUW Pink Beach Café · With a view · 1.1 km away
- Nightjar Coffee Roasters · Coffee · 3.2 km away
- RAW Coffee Company · Coffee · 3.3 km away