Khor Al Mamzar Beach is now open to residents, visitors and tourists, giving Dubai a bigger family-friendly waterfront with 24/7 night swimming, new sports facilities and a much wider public beach experience.
The opening marks the first phase of the wider Al Mamzar Beaches development project. It also arrives at the right time for Dubai’s hotter months, when families often look for outdoor plans that work after sunset rather than only during the day.
What Is New At Khor Al Mamzar Beach?
The upgraded beachfront spans 2.75 million square feet and has been designed as an all-day leisure, sport and relaxation destination. Its swimming shoreline now stretches 3.6 kilometres, which gives visitors more room for beach days, evening walks and family plans near the water.
The headline feature is a 300-metre night beach operating 24/7. That matters in Dubai because summer beach routines often shift into the evening. A dedicated night-swimming zone gives residents another option when daytime heat makes long outdoor plans harder.
Facilities Families Will Notice First
Khor Al Mamzar Beach has more than 5.5 kilometres of running, walking and cycling tracks. It also includes an outdoor gym, a beach volleyball court and padel courts, giving the destination a stronger fitness and weekend activity angle.
Water-based activities are part of the plan too, including kayaking and other marine sports. The destination also includes the region’s first floating walkway, which should become one of the most recognisable parts of the new waterfront experience.
Food, Services And Accessibility
The beach is not only about sand and swimming. The sandy beachfront has been expanded by 110% to 182,000 square metres, while public facilities have increased by 400% to a total of 20. Eight recreational amenities are also included in the wider mix.
Food and beverage options have grown sharply, with 19 outlets now part of the destination. That makes Khor Al Mamzar more useful for families who want to spend several hours there without planning every meal or drink stop in advance.
Accessibility is also part of the development. The project has been shaped to support People of Determination, which is important for a public beach expected to serve families, residents, tourists and community groups.
Why This Beach Matters For Dubai
Dubai has been upgrading its public beaches as part of a broader quality-of-life push. Khor Al Mamzar sits within a larger AED3 billion beachfront development programme that includes Al Mamzar Corniche and Jumeirah 1, with future upgrades planned at Jumeirah 2, Umm Suqeim 1 and 2, and Jebel Ali Beach.
The Al Mamzar Beaches project is also tied to Dubai’s long-term city planning goals. It supports the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and the Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030.
Best Time To Visit
For families, late afternoon into evening will probably be the most comfortable window during summer. Visitors can arrive before sunset, use the tracks, eat nearby and then move toward the night-swimming area when temperatures ease.
Morning visits may still work for fitness, beach walks or quieter swimming, especially outside peak weekend periods. Anyone planning a longer outing should check weather, sea conditions and official public facility updates before leaving home.
What To Plan Before You Go
Bring the basics: swimwear, towels, water, sun protection, a phone charger and comfortable footwear for walking. If you want to use the cycling or running tracks, plan that separately from the main beach time so the visit does not feel rushed.
Families with children should agree on a meeting point because the destination is large. For official civic updates and public facility information, the Dubai Municipality website is a useful place to start.
Dubai Bliss readers planning more city days can also browse In Dubai guides and Dubai events coverage for more resident-friendly ideas.
Khor Al Mamzar Beach gives Dubai another serious public waterfront, not just a simple beach refresh. The 24/7 night-swimming zone, floating walkway, sports facilities, tracks and expanded food options make it useful for residents as well as tourists.
For anyone building a summer list, this is one to keep high. It offers the kind of practical Dubai upgrade that can turn a normal evening into a proper family outing.
FAQs
Is Khor Al Mamzar Beach open now?
Yes. Khor Al Mamzar Beach is open to residents, visitors and tourists as the first phase of the Al Mamzar Beaches development project.
Does Khor Al Mamzar Beach have night swimming?
Yes. The beach includes a 300-metre night beach that operates 24/7, making it useful for evening and late-night swimming plans.
What facilities are available at the beach?
The destination includes a 3.6km swimming shoreline, running, walking and cycling tracks, an outdoor gym, volleyball, padel courts, kayaking, a floating walkway and 19 food and beverage outlets.
Is Khor Al Mamzar Beach good for families?
Yes. The beach has been built as a family-friendly public waterfront with leisure, sport, food and accessibility features. Families should still plan around heat, crowds and official operating updates.