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Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)
Updated on 23 February 2017

JBR is becoming one of the most popular locations in Dubai. The public beach is open seven days a week and you can find local Bedouins giving Camel rides and Surf shakes and changing rooms located along the shore. On the right you can watch the magnificent parachutes from Skydive Dubai falling all day long, while in the centre 'The Beach' retail complex provides a full range of shops, restaurants and even an outdoor cinema.

Admission is free.

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THE BEACH by Meraas

The Beach is the only place in Dubai where you can feel the sand between your toes moments before diving into a shopping spree at one of their many selected outlets.

With the sandy shores and cool blue waters at its doors, The Beach epitomises urban living - from entertainment to shopping, from fine dining to weekly markets - you really can have it all.

Timings:

  • Restaurants open for breakfast: 8am to 12am (daily)
  • Restaurants open for lunch/dinner: 11am to 12am (daily)
  • Retail units open: 10am to 10pm (Sun to Wed), 10am to 12am (Thu to Sat)

Visit thebeach.ae for more information.

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