5 Reasons Why I Love Jumeirah Open Beach

After several months of coping up with the 40-45 degrees C scorching hot weather, the temperature is  finally dropping down! A great time to go to the beach and enjoy Dubai's sunny weather. 

Our fave "beachscapade", as of the moment, is an early morning getaway to Jumeirah Open Beach. Here are 5 reasons why:

1. Jumeirah Open Beach is very accessible via public transport. 

Not wanting to miss the sunrise, we rode a taxi to the beach for only 15AED. It was just a 10-minute ride from our place. Going back home, we took the public bus which is pretty cheap. Travel time using the bus is longer because of the route and several stops. 

the Bus stop

2. No entrance fee!

Frolic under the sun as long as you want. The white sand, blue skies and the beach are yours for free. The beach is at its best in the morning as it is clean, quiet and peaceful. It can be very crowded during weekend afternoons.

a glimpse of Burj Khalifa from afar

3. Complete Beach Amenities
Jumeirah Open Beach has almost everything you need for a beach picnic, except for bbq grill stations.

Beach volleyball, anyone?

washrooms near the beach

loungers and umbrellas for rent
umbrellas for 5-10AED, depending on the size
sun lounger for 15AED, beach towel for 5AED  

free cottages

4. Rubber Lanes for joggers and a lane for cycling and rollerblading 

A perfect place for triathlete-wannabes. Swim, Cycle and Sprint! 

5.  There are restaurants and a supermarket in the vicinity.

No time to prepare a home-cooked meal for your beach picnic? No worries, there are food outlets where you can grab anything that suits your palate.

To sum it all up, Jumeirah Open Beach is perfect for people who need to unwind within the city. It is a great venue for a fun getaway without breaking the bank.

A friend and I enjoying the sunrise, the beach and our fast-food breakfast. 

Update:

This is now known as La Mer Dubai

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