Beaches are pure love. From offering scenic beauty to escape from the busy city life to thrill some action-packed one with adventurous water sports and crazy wild night parties, beaches have many endearing options. In this segment, we bring to you the other side of Dubai, an offbeat place (read: beachgoers paradise) to visit in Dubai – the Kite Beach Center Jumeirah.
About Kite Beach Center:
Situated close to the main street of buzzing Jumeirah road, Kite Beach Jumeirah is a pristine white sand beach stretching towards the turquoise-colored Arabian gulf on one side with Dubai’s prime landmark – Burj Khalifa studding its coastline. Already among the most popular tourist destinations in Dubai, Kite Beach Jumeirah is perfect for the sun-bather, water-sports enthusiast, street foodies, and street/beach sports lover, which can turn up the heat and can make your casual visit a bit thrill packed.
THINGS TO DO IN KITE BEACH CENTER
1). Esperia Beach Volleyball Club and Academy
Traveling with your buddies? Get your game face on and bring your gang for a game of beach volleyball. Kite Beach Jumeirah has Esperia Beach Volleyball Club and Academy, which has numerous volleyball nets set upright to have the best volleyball experience in Dubai. New to the sport? No worries! Kite Beach Jumeirah has adequate space for all. Amateurs can rent the court and play with friends, while the pros can improve their skills by enrolling in the seasonal advanced beach volleyball programs. Also, you can enjoy the beach volleyball leagues hosted by the locals.
- Hourly Fees per Court – AED 70/hour
2). XDubai Skatepark
Probably you’d recognize Dubai as an iconic destination with marvelous architecture and structure, but you’d be astounded to know that they also promote street sports. Kite Beach Jumeirah has a 3100-square-meter XDubai Skatepark, the largest multi-faceted skatepark facility in United Arab Emirates (UAE). It’s a dream come true for all skateboard heads. From 1.2 meters deep mini bowl to 3.2 meters deep pro bowl, XDubai Skatepark has 29 obstacle courses in total for the novice, intermediate, and advanced skaters.
- Scooters and Skateboards are available from AED 40/day.
- AED 1000 for annual XGrounder Membership.
3). Running Track
Apart from being heaven for kitesurfers and skateboarders, Kite Beach Jumeirah has a 14km long track for cycling and jogging enthusiasts. Be it enjoying cycling at dusk, burning extra calories after gobbling mouth-watering dishes, or just having a stroll around the beautiful beach, Kite Beach Jumeirah gives a lasting impression to its visitors.
4). My Jetski
Challenge your partner/friends and invoke in this thrilling jet ski experience My Jetski has to offer. Break through the waves and pass by stunning white sandy beaches and picturesque landmarks along the Kite Beach Jumeirah. Whether you choose to drive alone or with/against someone else, breaking through the wave and feeling the adrenaline rush is sure to be a memorable experience for you.
5). Just Padel
If you aren’t much of a water sports or beach activities enthusiast, you can engage in fast-paced Just Padel. This tennis court is specifically designed and developed for all ages to book and enjoy a session of tennis with your family and friends.
- 45 minutes session – AED 220 + VAT
- Extra 45 minutes session – AED 180 + VAT
- Rental per Racket and 3 Balls per Game – AED 30 + VAT
KITE BEACH CENTER TIMINGS: Though, Kite Beach Center is open for all tourist round-the-clock (24 hrs), water sports and beach activities operates during the designated time.
- Kite Beach and F&B Timing – Sunday – Wednesday (10 AM – 10 PM), Thursday – Saturday (10 AM – 12 AM)
KITE BEACH CENTER LOCATION: 2 Al Nessnass St, Off Jumeirah Beach Road, Behind Saga World Mall, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
HOW TO REACH KITE BEACH CENTER?
1). By Metro – Want to travel conveniently and without stress to drive around at peak times by car/bus? Opt to travel via metro. Check for the nearest metro stop, board the M1 Metro Transit Line (Rashidiya – UAE Exchange), and de-board at Emirates Tower Metro Station.
2). By Bus – Wondering how to reach Kite Beach Jumeirah? Don’t worry. There are multiple options available, including public transit. If you want to travel via bus, there are numerous transit lines available:
- 8 Bus Transit Line (Gold Souq Bus Station – Ibn Battuta Metro Bus Stop),
- 88 Bus Transit Line (Deira City Center Bus Station – Dubai Internet City Seaside Metro Bus Stop),
- C10 Bus Transit Line (Hamriya Port Control Tower Terminus – Hassa Bint Al Murr Masjid)
Reach to tour the nearest bus station and board the above-mentioned transit lines and make an exit either at Hassa Bint Al Murr Masjid or Rashid Al Hadees Masjid.
3). By Taxi – If you want to travel around the city and explore it in your comfort, hail a cab. There are cab service providers like Uber and Careem available to get you to your destination.
HOW MUCH DO KITE BEACH CENTER TICKETS COST?
- Entrance Fee – Free (Kite Beach Jumeirah doesn’t charge an entry fee)
- Rental Price (Umbrella, Loungers, Towel, Beach Food Delivery, etc.) – AED 120/person
- Rental Price (Umbrella, Loungers, Towel, Beach Food Delivery, etc.) – AED 200/couple (Sunday – Thursday)
- Rental Price (Umbrella, Loungers, Towel, Beach Food Delivery, etc.) – AED 240/couple (Friday – Saturday)
WHAT FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT KITE BEACH CENTER?
- Restroom
- Shower (post-swim in Sea)
- Baby Changing Facility
- Towel Rental
- Beach Lounge Rental
- Public/Private Parking
- Wi-Fi and Charging Area
TIPS TO FOLLOW WHEN VISITING KITE BEACH CENTER:
1). It’s advisable not to travel with your pet as Kite Beach Jumeirah doesn’t allow the pet on the beach.
2). If you want to swim, snorkel, or enjoy water sports, make sure you’re visiting little early as swimming is prohibited after the sunset.
3). Regardless of the time of the year you’re visiting Kite Beach Jumeirah, ensure you’re carrying a high SPF sunscreen cream as the harmful UV rays can potentially damage your skin.
4). Though Kite Beach Jumeirah is open round-the-clock, overnight sleeping/camping is not allowed.
5). Dress in accordance to set guidelines and norms by the authority.
6). Lighting fire/barbeque party/camp fire/Sheesha is strictly prohibited on the beach.
7). Unless you have prior permission from the authority, photography isn’t allowed in Kite Beach Jumeirah.
WHAT’S THE BEST TIME TO VISiT KITE BEACH CENTER?
Usually, it’s preferred to visit the beach during the summers, but the notorious summers of Dubai can reach Fahrenheit (105°F). That’s why it is recommended to visit Kite Beach Jumeirah during the month of November to March when there’s some wind in the afternoon, allowing one to enjoy water sports and beach activities without facing the scorching heat.
That’s all from Kite Beach Jumeirah – compete against your pals for now. Hope you liked our take on it. #HappyTraveling
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