Hit the free beaches and the Marina

Dubai's public beaches are free, clean and beautiful, and they're among the best budget pleasures in the city. JBR Beach (The Walk) offers a lively stretch of sand backed by a buzzing promenade of cafés and street food, with the towers of Dubai Marina rising behind. Spend a day swimming, strolling the Marina waterfront, and watching the world go by for the price of nothing but your lunch. It's where Dubai relaxes. We'll point you to the best free beaches and the most scenic, walkable waterfront stretches.