Dubai Opens Private Women-Only Beach at Al Mamzar With Female Lifeguards and 24-Hour Night Swimming (Watch Video)
Dubai has opened the upgraded Al Mamzar Beach, featuring a dedicated women-only stretch with strict privacy and female lifeguards. The AED 500 million project includes 24-hour night swimming, 5.5 km of fitness tracks, and the region's first floating walkway, all designed to be accessible for People of Determination.
Dubai Municipality has officially inaugurated the newly redeveloped Khor Al Mamzar Beach, a massive 2.75-million-square-foot destination designed to bolster the city's coastal tourism and leisure infrastructure. Opened on May 5 as part of a larger AED 500 million development project, the beach offers a blend of specialised privacy zones, around-the-clock swimming, and advanced fitness facilities.
The project marks a significant milestone in Dubai's AED 3 billion master plan to modernise its public coastlines across Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, and Jebel Ali. Dubai Gold Rate Today: 18K, 22K, 24K Gold Prices for May 10, 2026.
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Privacy and Safety at the Women-Only Beach
A primary feature of the redevelopment is a dedicated stretch of beach reserved exclusively for women. Designed with a focus on privacy and cultural comfort, this section enforces a strict no-photography and no-filming policy to ensure a secure environment. To maintain safety standards, the municipality has stationed a team of trained female lifeguards within this zone. Officials noted that these measures are intended to provide a relaxed and protected atmosphere for female visitors seeking a more private beach experience.
Around-the-Clock Access and Night Swimming
Catering to the city's late-night lifestyle and hot climate, the project introduces a 300-meter night swimming zone that remains open 24 hours a day. To facilitate safe swimming after dark, the area has been equipped with high-tech lighting systems to maximise visibility. Safety infrastructure across the entire coastline has been reinforced with the addition of new lifeguard towers and strategically placed emergency call points. These upgrades allow residents and tourists to utilise the water at any hour while maintaining high safety standards.
Fitness, Leisure and Water Sports at Khor Al Mamzar Beach
The Al Mamzar development emphasises an active lifestyle, featuring over 5.5 kilometres of interconnected tracks for walking, jogging, and cycling. The facility also includes:
- Fitness Zones: Outdoor gyms, beach volleyball courts, and padel courts.
- Water Sports: Opportunities for kayaking, jet skiing, paddle boating, and flyboarding.
- Floating Walkway: The region's first floating path, providing visitors with panoramic views of the sea and the Dubai skyline.
Complementing these activities are new waterfront dining spaces and cafes, offering a variety of culinary options for beachgoers. ‘He Covered AED 30,000 Lunch for Everyone!’: Woman Claims Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Paid Entire Restaurant Bill at Dubai Mall in Viral Video.
Accessibility and Future Coastline Plans
In line with Dubai's commitment to inclusivity, the beach has been designed to accommodate People of Determination. Facilities include specialised swim chairs, wheelchair-accessible ramps, and staff trained to assist visitors with diverse needs. This redevelopment is a key component of a wider government strategy to create world-class public spaces. Following the Al Mamzar launch, the city plans to continue its multi-billion-dirham investment into the Jumeirah and Jebel Ali shorelines, aiming to further integrate modern amenities with Dubai's natural coastal beauty.
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