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78 ❯❯ Dubai and Abu Dhabi Area by Area

JUMEIRAH’S BEACHES AND
DUBAI’S BEACH CULTURE
All of the hotels in Jumeirah are
fronted by their own private stretches
of golden beach onto the Arabian Gulf,
but there are plenty of public beaches
too, which fill up at weekends. There
are also family-friendly beach parks
with a small entrance charge: the best
in this area is the Jumeirah Beach Park.
Majlis Ghorfat
6
um al Sheef
MAP D2 • 17 St • 04 226 0286
• 8:30am–10:30pm Sun–Thu, 3–
10pm Fri & Sat • Adm
Hidden amongst the suburban sprawl,
the Majlis Ghorfat um al Sheef is the
only historic building to survive out side
the old city centre. Built in 1955, this
Attractions at Wild Wadi Water Park quaint two-storey structure served as
a summer retreat for visionary former
Wild Wadi Water Park
5 ruler Sheikh Rashid, with sleeping
MAP C2 • Jumeirah Rd • 04 348
quarters below and a majlis (meeting
4444 • Mar–May & Sep–Oct: 10am– room) above. The garden has date
7pm; Jun–Aug: 10am–8pm; Nov–Feb: palm trees watered using traditional
10am–6pm • Adm • www.wildwadi. falaj irrigation channels.
com • Cashless payment system
Jumeirah Beach Park
using electronic waterproof wristband 7
This world-class water park offers a MAP A4
great day out to suit all ages and This lovely green park (closed for
bravery levels with 30 water-fuelled renovation until late 2017), backs
rides and attractions. Thrill-seekers onto a beautiful white-sand beach.
will not be disappointed by its most You can access the beach from the
challenging ride, the Jumeirah park along wooden walkways and
Sceirah – the tallest and fastest free- there is plenty of shade on
fall water slide outside the US. Well- the sand under the palm trees.
staffed by lifeguards and with plenty It’s equipped with lifeguards, and has
of food outlets, it makes a fun day out. good facilities and some small cafés.
Shoreline at Jumeirah Beach Park

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