The Beach JBR Introduction
The Beach JBR is quite hard to describe when you see it for the first time. It’s a mixture of an open beach, water park, restaurant, and shopping complex, and it even has its own cinema, which is cool. It’s a fantastic place to hang out during the day and is spectacular in the evening with all the lights, sounds, smells, and wonderful energy.
Access to the area is from the beach side of Jumeirah Beach Residences down at the far end (Abu Dhabi), which can be reached by taxi, private car, metro, tram, and bus. See the Transportation section below.
Table Of Contents
- The Beach JBR Introduction
- The Beach
- The Restaurants
- The Shopping
- Opening Times
- Transportation
- Conclusion
- Useful Links
- Key Takeaways
The Beach
The best feature at the beachside is the stunning view of the Arabian Gulf. In front is Bluewaters Island, with the fantastic Ain Dubai wheel, and as you track across to the right, you can see the Palm Jumeriah. Directly in front of the beach is the Aqua Fun Water Park, a series of inflatable rides where you can climb, race across and avoid falling in the water.
There are many other activities at the beach, including volleyball, swimming, and dedicated children’s areas. There are facilities to hire sunbeds, umbrellas, towels, etc, and plenty of places to get food and drinks.
Other activities include jet skiing, parasailing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, outdoor gyms, cycling, skateboarding, and yoga. There are multiple vendors along the beach for you to rent equipment for all of these activities.
The Restaurants
There is an excellent choice of restaurants at The Beach JBR, covering all tastes and budgets. There are also many other places just across the road and inside Jumeirah Beach Residences. Here are some of the places available:
Salt: A popular beachside restaurant that serves a variety of gourmet burgers, fries, and refreshing drinks. Their specialty is the Salt burger, a must-try for burger lovers.
Aprons & Hammers: A seafood restaurant that offers a unique dining experience where visitors can choose their seafood from a fresh display and watch the chefs prepare it in an open kitchen.
P.F. Chang’s: A famous Chinese restaurant chain that serves delicious Asian-inspired dishes, including dumplings, noodles, and stir-fries.
Leopold’s of London: A British-themed cafe that serves a variety of pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and other light bites. They also offer a range of hot and cold drinks, including specialty coffee and tea.
Eggspectation: A breakfast and brunch spot that serves a variety of egg-based dishes, including omelets, eggs Benedict, and breakfast sandwiches.
The Cheesecake Factory: A well-known American chain restaurant that serves a wide range of dishes, including salads, pizzas, burgers, and of course, their famous cheesecake.
The Shopping
There are some great shops and other entertainment facilities in the complex. Examples include:
Roxy Cinemas has a multi-screen cinema located at the complex, showing all the latest hits with multiple classes of seats.
Adidas. A major store with jackets, shirts, shoes, leggings, activewear, accessories, and more.
Bath And Body Works: Perfumes and Fragrances.
Caha Capo is a famous Australian swimwear brand that is convenient for the beach nearby.
L’Couture: A luxury activewear brand for those who love the outdoor life. There are a lot of activities around the area.
Lacoste: A brand for accessories such as fragrances, sunglasses, leather goods, etc.
Muji: Focused on minimalist apparel and homeware.
River Island: Fashion brand for men and women.
Sephora: A wide variety of beauty plans.
And many, many more.
Opening Times
Retail Area
Sunday – Thursday 10.00 am to 11.00 pm
Friday & Saturday 10.00 am to 2.00 am
F&B
Sunday – Thursday 10.00 am to 11.00 pm
Friday & Saturday 10.00 am to 2.00 am
Transportation
The Beach JBR is accessible by multiple forms of transport:
Private Cars: There is underground parking for private cars accessible from the beach road next to Jumeirah Beach Residences. However, it is quite expensive, and the traffic can be a huge problem, particularly at the weekend.
Taxis: These can drop people off at the beach road right outside the entrance to the complex.
Metro. The metro is accessible from Dubai Marina via the DMCC and Sobha Realty stations. It is possible to walk from the metro stations, or you can take the tram network, which will take you to Jumeirah Beach Residences and walk from there.
Buses: 8, 84, N55 will drop you at either JBR stations 1 or 2. It’s a short walk from there.
Conclusion
The Beach, JBR, is a fantastic location for people to hang out during the day and evening. A wide variety of beach activities are based at the complex for every family member. The restaurants and bars are enjoyable in the evening and a great way to chill and relax. Then you can top off your day with a movie at the cinema. A great day out for everyone. I have been here many times, and it is one of my favorite places in Dubai to hang out. I highly recommend it.
Useful Links
- More information about the beach, JBR can be found HERE
- More information about Jumeirah Beach Residences.
- Details of the Roxy cinema’s listings can be seen HERE
- The world’s largest inflatable water park can be found HERE
- Details about entry requirements to Dubai can be found HERE
- An overview of Dubai can be found HERE
- If you are looking for fine dining in Dubai then click HERE
- Want to discover secret places in Dubai? Go HERE
- More Water Parks can be found HERE
Key Takeaways
- The Beach JBR gets very busy on weekends, so ensure you get there early and take public transport if possible.
- Bring your swimwear. There are plenty of places to change and shower after swimming in the sea.
- There are many restaurants for all budgets at the complex and also at JBR next door.
- There are lifeguards and security everywhere, so feel safe and enjoy yourself.
- You can hire sunbeds and umbrellas.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen and enjoy yourself!
