Beaches in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is easily the best beach destination in the Middle East. Myself, I am a beach-bum. I love water. And what better than the cool, azure waters of around Dubai to frolic in!!

Dubai beaches, despite the hot summers, draw people all year round. Here, anytime is a good time to hit the beach - which is never empty - even through late nights - be it people picnicking, making sand castles or enjoying a game of volleyball or beach ball and swimming - yeah. It is pretty much the best way to cool off in the hot summers.

A word of caution though - at all times carry plenty of sunscreen if you are intending to soak up the sun on a summer day. Remember that Dubai has paid and unpaid beaches - the paid ones are usually attached to hotels which means much of your basic requirements are met - but public beaches too have shower areas and enough shade in case you have a sudden urge for it.

On public beaches it is better to stick to local rules as far as dressing goes. Try not to turn up in bikinis (which are okay at the hotel beaches). Shorts is a good alternative.

Dubai has a long coastline and not all of it is gobbled up by plush resorts that require you to pay to use the golden sands. In fact, there are pockets of the sandy stretches that are still quite undiscovered and you cannot chance upon it unless you are the type who likes going off the track and find a spot of your own. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).