Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai

Al Mamzar Beach Park entry fee and timings

Walk-in entry is AED 5 per person; driving in costs AED 30 per car. Children under two and people of determination go free. Dubai Municipality lists the park as open every day, 8:00–22:00; several guides add that it stays open until 23:00 Thursday to Saturday and on public holidays.

On paying: Gulf News reported that the gate takes cash at the counter, and cards or phone wallets at the self-service kiosks, and that nol is no longer accepted for entry — yet some guides still say you need a nol card. Carry a bank card and a little cash in dirhams and you're covered either way. You'll still want nol for the metro and bus.

The fees are unofficial: Gulf News (October 2026), Property Finder and Dubai Online all give the same numbers, but the official ticketing site (Dubai Public Parks) is an app with no readable fare page. You can also prebook entry and chalets there.

Is Al Mamzar Beach Park free?

No — the park itself charges a small fee, AED 5 on foot. What is free is the public beach next door: Khor Al Mamzar Beach (also called Mamzar Lagoon Beach) runs along the lagoon outside the park fence. Dubai Municipality reopened it on 5 May 2026 after a major revamp, adding a floating walkway, running and cycling tracks, padel and beach volleyball courts, and a 300-metre night beach open 24/7.

So the choice is simple. Pay the AED 5 for the park if you want sheltered bays, lawns, pools and chalets for a full family day. Head for Khor Al Mamzar if you want to swim after sunset, jog or skip the ticket.

What is Al Mamzar Beach Park like?

It is a green, fenced peninsula of about a hundred hectares — sources say 99 or 106 — opened by Dubai Municipality in 1994. There are no landmarks here: you come for the water, the sand and the space. It feels like a local's park rather than a tourist beach, with families settling on the lawns with barbecues from the morning.

The five beaches sit in sheltered bays. Nouras, Murjan, Danah and Flamingo are on the western side of the peninsula; Sadaf is on the eastern side. Waves are small and the water is shallow near the shore — the main reason families with toddlers choose it over a long open beach like JBR. Lifeguards are on duty during the day, so swim before sunset.

Things to do at Al Mamzar Beach Park

• Swim at one of five sheltered beaches with shades, tables and changing rooms.
• Use the paid pools — there are adult and children's sections.
• Bring a barbecue: there are designated grilling and picnic areas on the lawns.
• Rent one of the 15 day chalets near Flamingo Beach, with air-con, a kitchenette, a washroom and an outdoor grill.
• Let children loose on the playgrounds, or play on the free basketball, football and volleyball courts.
• Rent a bike or run along the waterside paths.
• There is a prayer room, cafés and toilets inside.

Is it worth visiting?

Yes, if you are travelling with young children or simply want a calm, cheap day by the sea away from the towers: entry costs less than a coffee, the water is gentle and there's plenty of room. It is a poor fit if you only have a day or two in Dubai — the trip from Downtown takes close to an hour each way by public transport, and beyond the sea and the lawns there's nothing to see.

Go between November and April. In summer the midday heat is brutal and residents come only in the evening. Friday to Sunday is busiest — barbecue groups claim the lawns early — so a Tuesday or Thursday morning is the sweet spot.

Is Al Mamzar in Dubai or Sharjah?

Dubai. The park is in the Al Mamzar district of Deira, at the very northeast edge of the emirate, at the end of Al Khaleej Road. Sharjah starts just across the lagoon, which is why many hotels on the Sharjah side market themselves as being “at Al Mamzar” — those are a different emirate and different beaches. From the Burj Khalifa it's about 20 km; from DXB airport it is closer still, which makes it a handy last-day stop before an evening flight.

Al Mamzar Beach Park vs Khor Al Mamzar Beach

Ladies days, pools and chalets apply only to the park. For a night swim or no ticket, walk over to Khor Al Mamzar.

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How to do it right

• Arrive at 8:00 opening time — the sand is cooler and nearly empty before noon.
• Bring your own towel and umbrella; this isn't a resort beach with rental stands everywhere.
• Men: avoid Mondays and Wednesdays — the park is for women and children only.
• Do the Gold Souk in Deira in the morning — it's much closer to the park than Downtown is.
• Want an after-dark swim? Use the 24/7 night beach at Khor Al Mamzar next door.

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