Dubai: 4 key beaches get Dh93 million makeover; new facilities, services added

Dubai: 4 key beaches get Dh93 million makeover; new facilities, services added

Project was aimed at safeguarding beaches in erosion-prone areas, building protection facilities, raising beach levels to avoid submergence during storms

Published: Thu 15 Jun 2023, 3:18 PM

The beaches of Mamzar Corniche, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1 has got a makeover in a Dh93 million project announced by Dubai Municipality. A total of 112,000 square metres of space was added to the beaches for recreational activities, future developments and new facilities and services.

The project was aimed at safeguarding beaches in erosion-prone areas, building beach protection facilities to ensure stability and sustainability, and raising beach levels to avoid submergence during storms.

Public beaches are a key focus of the Municipality’s sustainable development programmes since they are the city’s most popular tourist attractions frequented by residents and visitors throughout the year.

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The scenic beauty and wide range of high-quality facilities and services offered by the beaches make Dubai one of the world’s leading beach tourism destinations.

According to Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality the project implements the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the world’s best place to live, work,