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BEACHES

Stunning white sand beaches curving round the headland at
Al-Mamzar, close to the center of Dubai, UAE
Al-Mamzar View across the dunes at Amager Beach Park, with wind turbines in
the distance, Copenhagen, Denmark Deserted, pristine sands of Non Nuoc Beach, washed by South China
Beach, Dubai Sea waves, Vietnam
Amager Beach

Park, Copenhagen
NEED TO KNOW Non Nuoc
LOCATION Al-Mamzar beach JSBO Beach, Danang
is on the Khor al-Mamzar inlet
in northern Dubai, United NEED TO KNOW
Arab Emirates 1FSTJBO (VMG
NEED TO KNOW
CITY POPULATION 2"5"3 %6#"* LOCATION Amager Beach is /PSUI 4FB
Around 1.2 million 3 miles (5 km) from central LOCATION Non Nuoc Beach
"CV %IBCJ Copenhagen, Denmark
DAYTIME (IVXBZGBU "BMCPSH is just outside the major port city )BOPJ
TEMPERATURES 6 " & CITY ,BUUFHBU of Danang, on the central coast of -"04
Jan: 75°F (24°C); Apr: 91°F PNBO POPULATION 48&%&/ Vietnam, 375 miles (600 km) south
(33°C); Jul: 106°F (41°C); Around 500,000 )FSOJOH %&/. "3, of the capital city Hanoi
4PVUI
Oct: 95°F (35°C) TBVEJ BSBCJB DAYTIME CITY POPULATION 5)"*-"/% %"/"/( $IJOB 4FB
TEMPERATURES &TCKFSH $01&/)"(&/ Around 800,000
Jan: 36°F (2°C); Apr: 50°F 7*&5/".
(10°C); Jul: 72°F (22°C); 4WFOECPSH DAYTIME $".#0%*" /IB 5SBOH
Al-Mamzar Beach is more than just a succession Oct: 54°F (12°C) TEMPERATURES
(&3."/: Jan: 75°F (24°C); Apr: 86°F (30°C); (VMG PG
of beautiful, curving, white sandy beaches, it is Jul: 93°F (34°C); Oct: 82°F (28°C) 5IBJMBOE )P $IJ .JOI $JUZ
also a park and recreational area that covers over
247 acres (100 ha) on a small headland to the Amager Beach Park is made up of a series of
north of central Dubai. Opened in 1994, the beaches and a 1-mile- (2-km-) long artificial Just south of Danang, at the foot of the Marble
parklands include beaches, swimming pools, a island, opened in 2005 and linked to the original Mountains, Non Nuoc (also known as China Beach)
stunning amphitheater, picnic areas, barbecue Amager Beach by three bridges. The mainland stretches for 3 miles (5 km) in a white, sandy arc
facilities, and children’s playgrounds, set amongst beach is divided by a headland. The northern that slopes gently into the clear blue waters of
acres of lush green lawn, palms, coconuts and area has a natural, untamed feel and its broad, the South China Sea. The beach is lined in part
other trees. The five beaches together make up sandy shoreline is backed by low-lying, grassy with an ancient forest of casuarina trees, and
the longest beach area along the coast of Dubai dunes. The beach to the south, known as the there are restaurants serving local seafood
and there is always a lifeguard on duty on at least “city beach,” has more facilities, including coffee specialties. A day at the beach can be combined
one. Al-Mamzar Beach and Park is open daily but shops, a pier, and a marina. The addition of the with a visit to the nearby village of Non Nuoc
Wednesdays are for women and children only. island has created a natural lagoon which is (where skilled craftspeople have been carving
popular for water sports, and the shallow white, rose, and gray marble since the 15th
waters are calm and safe – perfect for children. century), or a trip to the spectacular mountains.
Practical Information
Getting There and Around Dubai is the international flight hub of the UAE,
and its airport is just 2.5 miles (4 km) from both the city center and the Al- Practical Information Practical Information
Mamzar Beach and Park. The easiest way of getting around Dubai is by Getting There and Around Copenhagen’s international airport is 5 miles Getting There and Around There are flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,
taxi, with non-metered ones offering negotiable, often cheaper, rates. (8 km) south of the city. The beach is 8–10 mins by Metro from Nørreport Bangkok, and Singapore. Take a motorbike-taxi or cycle-rickshaw to the
When to Go Since summer maximum temperatures can reach unbearable or Kongens Nytorv stations. beach. Bargain hard and have the waiting time and return fare included.
extremes, the period from late fall to early spring (Oct–Apr) is the best When to Go Jun–Aug is ideal for a Danish beach visit (water temperatures When to Go The dry season (Feb–Aug) is the ideal time; temperatures are
time to visit. reach a comfortable 66°F/ 19°C), but it is also high season. more comfortable and, from May to Jul the sea is at its calmest.
Website www.dubai.com Website www.visitcopenhagen.com Website www.danang.gov.vn

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