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About United Arab Emirates

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of United Arab Emirates attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Dubai

Dubai

20 beaches
Picturesque • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Jumeirah

Jumeirah

19 beaches
Picturesque • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Ras al-Khaimah

Ras al-Khaimah

15 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball
Fujairah Emirate

Fujairah Emirate

14 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Abu Dhabi Emirate

Abu Dhabi Emirate

13 beaches
Picturesque • Football ground • Good for water jumping
Sharjah Emirate

Sharjah Emirate

12 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Ajman Emirate

Ajman Emirate

5 beaches
Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly
Umm al-Quwain

Umm al-Quwain

1 beach
Beach volleyball • Good for Relax • Sand
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United Arab Emirates Best beaches

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Bin Majid resort
Bin Majid resort
Bin Majid resort
Senior friendly

Bin Majid resort

Ras Al Khaimah 3.6 km
Very good
8.3
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
Jumeira Public beach
Jumeira Public beach
Jumeira Public beach
Senior friendly

Jumeira Public beach

Dubai 16.3 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Al Hamra beach
Al Hamra beach
Al Hamra beach
Senior friendly

Al Hamra beach

Maydarah 6.1 km
Very good
8.2
Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Small free area • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Riva beach
Riva beach
Riva beach
Senior friendly

Riva beach

Dubai 22.5 km
Very good
8.2
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.7 Amenities index
Jumera beach III
Jumera beach III
Jumera beach III
Senior friendly

Jumera beach III

Dubai 5 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index
Riva beach II
Riva beach II
Riva beach II
Senior friendly

Riva beach II

Dubai 22.5 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of United Arab Emirates beaches

Sand
Sand
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 80 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in United Arab Emirates.

Most beautiful beaches of United Arab Emirates

Emirates Palace beach

Emirates Palace beach
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 6.4 km
Imperial beach Club

Imperial beach Club
8.7
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 23.3 km
Palm West beach

Palm West beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 23.2 km
Marina beach

Marina beach
8.5
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 26.3 km
One&Only resort

One&Only resort
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 23.5 km
Anantara resort beach

Anantara resort beach
8.3
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 220.9 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in United Arab Emirates

Mareedh beach II

Mareedh beach II
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah 5.2 km
Soul beach

Soul beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 10.1 km
Khorfakkan Heart Beach

Khorfakkan Heart Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Arab Emirates, Khor Fakkan 2.9 km
Al Aqah Beach

Al Aqah Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Al Aqah 1.8 km
Ras Al Khaimah II

Ras Al Khaimah II
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
United Arab Emirates, Maydarah 8.6 km
Khor Fakkan Beach

Khor Fakkan Beach
7.9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Khor Fakkan 2.5 km
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Sandy beaches in United Arab Emirates

Saadiyat beach

Saadiyat beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 12.1 km
Ajman resort beach

Ajman resort beach
8.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Ajman 3.2 km
Ocean beach

Ocean beach
8.5
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 18.4 km
DoubleTree resort

DoubleTree resort
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Maydarah 8.8 km
Marine Campers Resort

Marine Campers Resort
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah 4.2 km
Lamer beach jumeirah

Lamer beach jumeirah
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 5.7 km
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Beaches for families with children in United Arab Emirates

Turtle beach

Turtle beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Maydarah 8.7 km
Sufouh beach
Al Sufouh Beach

Sufouh beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 20.7 km
Corniche beach

Corniche beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.5 km
Jebel Ali Beach

Jebel Ali Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Ghantoot 17.8 km
Al Hudayriat Beach

Al Hudayriat Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 5.4 km
Yas Beach

Yas Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 21.8 km
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Beaches with shade in United Arab Emirates

Khor Fakkan Beach II

Khor Fakkan Beach II
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Khor Fakkan 1 km
Umbrella Beach

Umbrella Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Fujairah 3.3 km
Zubara Beach

Zubara Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Arab Emirates, Badya 4.2 km
Faqiat beach

Faqiat beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Arab Emirates, Al Fiqait 2 km
Qidfa Beach

Qidfa Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Arab Emirates, Qidfa 1.4 km
Luluyah Beach

Luluyah Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Arab Emirates, Khor Fakkan 4 km
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Long beaches in United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi beach

Abu Dhabi beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi 4.6 km
Al Khan beach

Al Khan beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah 5.8 km
Royal Beach Hotel

Royal Beach Hotel
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
United Arab Emirates, Al Fiqait 0.3 km
Fujairah Beach Resort

Fujairah Beach Resort
7.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Sharm 1.8 km
Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
United Arab Emirates, Umm Al Quwain 1.8 km
Radisson Blu Resort Beach

Radisson Blu Resort Beach
7.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Al Fiqait 1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of United Arab Emirates, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 48.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in United Arab Emirates is less than 500 meters. 79 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of United Arab Emirates beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on United Arab Emirates's beaches

Cove Rotana resort
6 Megs

Today, we decided to have lunch at Breakers On The Beach during our staycation at Cove Rotana in Ras Al Khaimah. This beach bar offers a pleasant beach view and serves delicious comfort food and drinks while providing live entertainment. It's definitely a great choice for those who are staying at the resort.

Riva beach
10 Sarina Devi Malhotra

What a fantastic spot with great music, sunbathing by the pool, beach access, and delicious food. I highly recommend trying the Fried Calamari, Chicken Wings in Buffalo Sauce, Riva Salad, Trio Bruschetta, Grilled Salmon, and Grilled Seabream The Lemon Meringue Tart and Chocolate Fondant were absolutely mouthwatering A big thank you to Dennis for taking such good care of us 🙏🏻 Overall, the experience was top-notch in terms of food quality, quantity, value for money, decor, service, and ambiance

Riva beach II
10 Liana Rivers

The service, food, and location were all incredible. We visited for lunch on a Monday at 12:45pm and were seated right in the front with a stunning view of the ocean. Our food arrived promptly and was absolutely delicious. We decided to try the prawn and chilli pizza, oysters, snapper ceviche, and the saganaki, and everything exceeded our expectations. It was a fantastic experience!

Al Bateen beach
8 Zalverson

Today, the weather was nice and my family and I decided to take a walk and stumbled upon this beach. We had been frequenting Corniche beach too much and were looking for a new spot to relax. It's a great place for families as there are cabanas with seating, lifeguards on duty, parking, grassy areas for picnics, and a playground for kids. Highly recommended!

Umm Suqeim beach
10 Shaidan Ahmed

This beach in Dubai is a must-visit spot. It boasts golden, fine sand that is perfect for lounging and soaking up the sun. It's a great place to relax and unwind, and the views of the ocean are breathtaking. Overall, I highly recommend checking out this beach if you're in the area.

Sharjah Ladies Club
6 ZAYN ABDUL

This place is a great destination to visit and spend some time. They have a beautiful park on the waterfront with lots of flowers, which I absolutely adore. That's why I love this place, and they also have a café and restaurant.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 52 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in United Arab Emirates? In total there are 80 beaches and the most popular is Emirates Palace beach.

Most viewed beaches of United Arab Emirates

Sunrise beach

Sunrise beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 9.2 km
Al Hamriyah Public beach

Al Hamriyah Public beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Al Hamriyah 3.2 km
Mercato beach

Mercato beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Dubai 7.3 km
Ajman Public beach

Ajman Public beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Ajman 2 km
Sharjah beach

Sharjah beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah 4.4 km
Al Zora New beach
Al Zorah beach

Al Zora New beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Arab Emirates, Ajman 3.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in United Arab Emirates?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in United Arab Emirates, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 80 beaches in total, of which about 26 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in United Arab Emirates:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in United Arab Emirates?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in United Arab Emirates, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in United Arab Emirates?

Most of the beaches located in United Arab Emirates are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in United Arab Emirates by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in United Arab Emirates:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in United Arab Emirates?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in United Arab Emirates?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in United Arab Emirates by occupancy.

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Which beaches in United Arab Emirates are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in United Arab Emirates according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in United Arab Emirates?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in United Arab Emirates?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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