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Jumeirah Open Beach
Updated on 23 February 2017

Jumeirah Open Beach is one of Dubai's oldest waterfront locations. It has showers, toilets, changing rooms and refreshments and is close to Palm Strip Mall where you can find additional cafés and restaurants. A lot of people exercise in this area, from roller- skaters to cyclists and people using the dedicated 1.8km running track.

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You will also see lots of mum's and kids enjoying the beach and shallow waters. Admission is free.

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