Dubai is probably the most popular of the 7 emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates. Modern, progressive with a somewhat western outlook, the emirate is a popular Middle Eastern vacation spot. While always making the news for its urban developments and shopping festivals, few realise that Dubai has some pretty amazing beaches. Jumeirah Beach is by far the largest and most popular beach in Dubai. Located a mere twenty five minute car ride from the city centre, the beach is a quiet, tranquil place featuring several kilometres of white sands and gently cascading waves.
Another popular beach is the man-made Al Mamzar Beach Park. Spanning an area of over one hundred hectares, the lushly landscaped beach contains multiple swimming pools, an amphitheatre, and picnic areas complete with barbeque grills. The beach is closed on Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays the place is open only to women and children. Finally, there is the Jebel Ali Beach, situated some forty kilometres from the Dubai mainland, which is famous due to its vicinity to many duty free zones. Winter is the best time to visit these beaches as it can get quite hot during the summer.
Whether one is planning on staying in the emirate for just a few days or for a few weeks it is best to try out Dubai serviced apartments like the ones offered by the Ascott Park Place Dubai. They provide luxury Dubai apartments complete with all the best amenities found in a hotel but still retain a cosiness and intimacy that can only be found at home.
