Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, made the announcement on Sunday that the master plan and designs for the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project, the plan to develop the longest open public beach in Dubai, have been approved.
The Jebel Ali Beach Development Project will have a two-kilometer open swimming beach, a 2.5-kilometer diving sports area, a walkway with viewing platforms, as well as areas for beachgoers of all ages to relax and get services.
Jebel Ali beach will have a length of 6.6 kilometers and a total area of 330 hectares. In addition, integrated infrastructure will connect the beach, including a five-kilometer running track, 80 bicycle racks, a cycling track, and parking for 1,000 vehicles.
“The Jebel Ali Beach Development Project is part of a broader master plan to develop public beaches in the emirate aimed at increasing the total length of beaches by 400%,” Sheikh Hamdan stated in a statement. In accordance with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, this entails constructing brand-new public beaches, improving existing ones, and furnishing them with brand-new facilities for leisure, sports, aesthetics, and investment.”
Sheikh Hamdan went on to say that the government is “determined to implement the infrastructure and services, and provide multiple urban options for citizens, residents, and visitors, including beaches, open spaces, and recreational green spaces, to enhance the quality of life in the city, and for Dubai to be the best city to live in the world, providing a distinguished healthy environment for residents and visitors.”
This statement was made in reference to the city’s infrastructure and services. The plan will include a 5 km sandy beach developed by Nakheel and a 1.6 km mangrove beach developed by Dubai Municipality, according to Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning, and Well-Being Pillar Mattar Al Tayer.
“The region includes an exceptional environment because of the presence of mangrove trees, which improves the safe-haven and gives territories to many living organic entities. Al Tayer pointed out that the area’s layout makes it possible to make the most of the available space, preserving the ecosystem and enriching the visitor experience.
Three places: There will be three distinct locations for the beach. The first location, the “Pearl,” is on the right, close to Palm Jebel Ali’s entrance.
There will be options for a lively family beach, sports, a swimming pool, and play areas for kids at this location, which will serve as the primary hub for the beach and recreational activities. Additionally, “The Pearl” will have a beach club with a pool, private beach, a number of restaurants, cafes, shops, and a floating restaurant for a fee.
The “Sanctuary,” the second location, is a haven for turtles. Conservation of the environment is a top priority in this area, which also houses sports and recreational facilities.
The third location, the “Nest,” is a recreational and educational destination with environmental conservation and educational initiatives mixed in. The Nest, which is in the mangroves, is also a center for environmental research, education about biodiversity, and turtle rehabilitation and care programs.
Other initiatives On June 3, it was announced that a floating bridge would connect the two sides of Al Mamzar Beach. The pedestrian bridge, which will span 200 meters, will be Dubai’s first of its kind. Visitors can venture deep over a body of water without getting wet thanks to the construction of a floating bridge right above the water’s surface.
This occurred as contracts were awarded by Dubai’s urban planning committee to develop Al Mamzar and Jumeirah 1, two of the city’s most popular beaches.
The public sea shores will remain to some extent shut as they are created. Safety precautions will be taken to safeguard users in the open areas. Last year, Dubai had reported an aggressive undertaking to grow its shore by 400%, with inhabitants and travelers getting to investigate 105km of public sea shores — up from the flow 21km.
Khor Al Mamzar, Al Mamzar Corniche, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Jebel Ali are the eight public beaches in Dubai. Some of these beaches were renovated in 2023.
