Al Mamzar Beach Park Dubai: Entry Fee, Timings & Complete Visitor Guide
Al Mamzar Beach Park is one of Dubai's best-value family days out — a huge, green, gated park in Deira with five separate beaches, calm lagoons, swimming pools, BBQ areas and air-conditioned chalets. It sits on the Al Mamzar peninsula right on the border with Sharjah, which makes it popular with residents of both emirates, yet it rarely feels as crowded as JBR or Kite Beach.
- Location
- Al Mamzar peninsula, Deira, Dubai (next to the Sharjah border)
- Entry fee
- ~AED 5 per person on foot · ~AED 30 per car (all passengers included)
- Timings
- Daily, roughly 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (later on weekends)
- Best for
- Families, BBQs, calm swimming, budget beach days
- Nearest metro
- Al Qiyadah or Stadium station, then a short taxi ride
Top photo: Fabio Achilli, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (see credits).
What makes Al Mamzar different from other Dubai beaches
Most famous Dubai beaches — JBR, Kite Beach, La Mer — are open urban beaches backed by cafés and towers. Al Mamzar is the opposite: a 106-hectare landscaped park where the beaches sit inside sheltered lagoons. The water is noticeably calmer than the open Gulf, which is why so many families with small children choose it. Between the beaches you'll find lawns, palm groves, cycling paths, playgrounds and more than enough shaded space to spread out even on a busy Friday.
The five beaches inside the park
The park's beaches are simply numbered 1 to 5, spread around the peninsula. Beaches 1 and 2, nearest the main gate, have the most facilities — showers, changing rooms, kiosks and lifeguards during posted hours. Beaches 4 and 5 at the far end are quieter and face the Sharjah lagoon; if you want space to yourself on a weekday morning, head there. A small road train and rentable bikes connect the areas, and you can drive between parking lots inside the park if you paid car entry.
Entry fees and what costs extra
| Item | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Entry on foot | AED 5 per person |
| Entry by car | AED 30 per car (includes passengers) |
| Swimming pool access | AED 10 adult / AED 5 child |
| Air-conditioned chalet (day hire) | AED 150–200 depending on size |
| BBQ pits & lawns | Free once inside |
Chalets and BBQ areas
The chalets are the park's hidden gem. Each one is an air-conditioned cabin with a fridge, seating and its own shaded BBQ area, steps from the sand. On winter weekends they sell out early — arrive at opening time or book ahead where available. If you don't take a chalet, free public BBQ pits are scattered across the lawns; bring your own charcoal and tools, and note that ground fires outside the pits are not allowed.
Ladies' days
Al Mamzar runs women-and-children-only days on selected weekdays — historically Wednesdays and Sundays, though the schedule is adjusted from time to time. On those days male visitors over a young age limit are not admitted to the park. If your group includes men, check the current schedule before driving over; on all other days the park is open to everyone.
How to get there
By car
Set your navigation to "Al Mamzar Beach Park main gate". From central Deira it's about 15 minutes via Al Khaleej Road. Paid parking inside the park is the easiest option — that's the AED 30 car entry. On winter Fridays the inside lots fill by late morning.
By metro and taxi
The closest Green Line stations are Al Qiyadah and Stadium; from either it's a 10–12 minute taxi ride to the gate. There is no metro station within walking distance.
By bus
RTA routes serving the Al Mamzar area stop on Al Khaleej Road near the park entrance; check the RTA S'hail app for the current route numbers from your location.
Best time to visit
The season runs October to April, when daytime temperatures are pleasant enough to enjoy the lawns as much as the water. In summer, come before 9 am or after 5 pm and stick to the pools and shaded areas. Weekday mornings are quietest year-round; Friday and Saturday afternoons are family rush hour.
Al Mamzar Open Beach (the free option)
Just outside the gated park, the Al Mamzar Open Beach corniche stretch is free to everyone, with a running track, showers and food trucks. It's livelier and less green than the park, but if you only want a quick swim without paying entry, it does the job. Night swimming is available on floodlit sections — a feature Dubai has been extending along its public beaches, similar to Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah open beaches.
Quick tips
Bring cash or a card for the gate; wear swim-appropriate clothing on the beaches and modest wear in the park areas; alcohol is not permitted; drones need prior permission; and lifeguard hours end before the park closes, so swim while flags are posted. Pets are not allowed inside the park.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the entry fee for Al Mamzar Beach Park?
Around AED 5 per person on foot, or AED 30 per car including everyone inside. Pools and chalets cost extra.
What are the park timings?
Daily from about 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, often later on weekends. Ramadan and summer hours can differ.
Is Al Mamzar Beach free?
The open beach outside the park is free; the gated beach park charges a small entry fee.
Can we BBQ at Al Mamzar?
Yes — free public BBQ pits are available on the lawns, and chalets come with private BBQ areas.
Planning more of your trip? See our guides to Dubai Safari Park tickets and timings and the Abu Dhabi to Dubai bus routes.