There are endless water-sport opportunities as Dubai has some of the whitest and sandiest beaches in the world. Ocean temperatures range from 22 in winter up to 35 degrees Celsius in summer.

Al Mamzar Beach Park
A park with four beaches and two swimming pools and charges an entrance fee.

Russian Beach
A free beach next to Dubai Marina Beach resort and spa.

Jumeirah Beach Park
By far the most popular public beach. A large beach with life guards. Behind the beach is a shaded grass area with barbeque facilities but charges to enter. Jumeirah Road.

Kite Beach
A long beach that is OK for sun bathing but does have a lot of kite surfers and has no charge. Behind Wollongong University campus.

Umm Suqeim Beach
A white sandy beach with good views of the Burj and free to enter.