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Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Mamzar
Al Mamzar Beach Park in Al Mamzar pairs several sandy beaches with a large green park, making it easy to turn a swim into a full family outing. Visitors can use BBQ areas, children’s play spaces, cycling paths and, according to reviews, swimming pools and chalet rentals.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
33,982 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family facilities
The park combines children’s play areas with green lawns, shaded spaces and picnic areas, so different age groups can settle into their own activities.
BBQ stations
Built-in grilling areas make the park practical for family picnics and larger gatherings rather than just short beach visits.
Pool option
Three temperature-controlled pools provide a sand-free alternative for toddlers, families or anyone who prefers a gentler swim.
Cycling track
The long, smooth cycling track runs through greenery with sea views, and cycles can be rented inside the park.
Useful amenities
Reviews consistently mention accessible washrooms, showers, changing rooms and prayer areas across the park.
Ladies days
Monday and Wednesday are dedicated to ladies and children, offering a more private family setting.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Arrive early on weekends or public holidays: reviews mention queues, packed Saturdays and difficult parking at busy times.
Time swimming. For supervised sea swimming, go before lifeguards finish around 6–7 PM; later swimming may have no lighting or monitoring.
Bring grill. Pack your own griller if you plan to BBQ, as one family visitor specifically advised bringing one.
Pick the shore. Choose the ocean-facing side for waves and fresher-feeling water; the Sharjah-facing side is described as calmer and more stagnant.
Check parking. Taking the car inside costs more than using outside parking according to reviews, so compare the options before joining the queue.
Plan ladies day. For a ladies-and-children visit, schedule around Monday or Wednesday, which reviews identify as the dedicated days.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mamzar Beach St
Al Mamzar, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Swim cutoff
Lifeguards reportedly leave after 6–7 PM and ask swimmers out; later swimming may be unlit and entirely at your own risk.
Crowded holidays
Public holidays and weekends can become very busy, with parking harder to find.
Night lighting
Some visitors found the lighting too limited for staying late, particularly around the beach.
Maintenance gaps
Reported issues include floating debris, a broken shower and toilet locks that do not stay secured.
Parking charges
Paid parking has disappointed some regular visitors, with one review reporting AED 30 to bring a car inside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 5 per person
entry fee
“Entry fee of just AED 5 per person”Google review · May 2026
AED 30 per car + AED 5 per person
car parking and park entry
“Entry is incredibly affordable — just AED 30 per car + AED 5 per person”Google review · April 2026
AED 10+ Vat
swimming pool
“AED 5 is the entry fee for a person and AED 10+ Vat is fee for swimming pool”Google review · September 2025
30 aed
car parking
“You can park your car inside with 30 aed fees for the whole day or park it outside”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Al Mamzar Beach Park in Al Mamzar is a spacious beach-and-park day out, especially useful for families who want more than a quick swim. You can choose among several beaches, use swimming pools, let children play, cycle through the green areas or settle beside BBQ stations for a picnic. The park’s scale is a real advantage.
Reviews mention five distinct beaches, shaded lawns, jogging and cycling routes, sports areas and dedicated play spaces, while air-conditioned chalets can provide a private base for families or celebrations. Washrooms, showers, changing rooms and prayer areas are widely available, though individual facilities have had maintenance problems. Timing matters.
Weekends and public holidays can be crowded, so weekday or early arrivals make parking and finding a comfortable spot easier. Monday and Wednesday are described as ladies-and-children days. For sea swimming, plan to finish before lifeguards leave around 6–7 PM; later swimming may be unlit and unsupervised.
The ocean-facing side is the better pick if you want waves. Costs are reported as AED 5 per person, with some reviews also mentioning AED 30 to take a car inside. Bring your own griller if you plan to barbecue, and expect occasional concerns about lighting, smoking, debris or restroom maintenance.