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Is it allowed to swim at night in Dubai?

With warm water and balmy temperatures, night swimming in Dubai is the perfect way to beat the heat. So pack up that beach bag and head to Jumeirah for some night swimming with friends and family.



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While Dubai has dozens of beaches, most are not officially open for swimming after dark. Beachgoers are permitted to venture into the ocean after sunset only in designated zones, although many of the city's beaches remain open until evening for those who are happy staying on the sand.

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At midnight or even 4 a.m. on any given day, the beach in Umm Suqeim — an upscale neighborhood on Dubai's coast — is busy. It is the favorite of several locations that the Dubai municipality has designated as “night beaches,” where swimming is allowed 24 hours a day and spotlights illuminate the water.

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Jumeirah Beach opening hours are 7:30AM to 10PM on every day except Thursday and Friday.

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Private beaches are more liberal and let you wear almost anything you want. While public beaches can be a bit conservative. Go for: Wearing any type of swimwear and swim bottoms is allowed on both beaches unless it's a see-through material.

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Yes! Bikinis are commonplace in Dubai on both public and private beaches. Just don't wear your bikini outside of your resort or on the street.

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Dubai is actually very relaxed and open-minded when it comes to clothing. As the public is very international, so is the clothing. You will see people wearing all imaginable sorts of clothing in Dubai – from shorts and sleeveless t-shirts to burqas. But don't forget that it's a Muslim country and you are a guest.

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Tourists are permitted to drink in licensed restaurants, hotels and bars attached to licensed hotels. It is unacceptable and punishable to drink in public places—even beaches. Dubai is incredibly strict about public drunkenness and has zero tolerance for drinking and driving.

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Can you walk in Dubai at night? Head to the Dubai Canal boardwalk for a nice flat walk at night. The walkway is 3.2km long and is well-illuminated and pedestrian-friendly. There are three pedestrian bridges across the canal making it easy for you to make the walk as long (or short) as you like.

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With several malls and food outlets open till late night, beach sides to have a stroll, nightclubs to party hard, and the wilderness that welcomes the adventure seekers- Dubai is wide awake to keep the night owls entertained and you would not find any excuses to stay in once the sun goes down.

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In fact, you will find them everywhere in Dubai (Pharmacies, supermarkets, etc.). In case you are wondering (and I think you are since you asked this question), condoms are not a problem for both the Islamic and the Arabian cultures.

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Women can wear dresses, shorts, t-shirts, skirts, tops, jeans, pants, etc. Men can wear shirts, t-shirts, pants, shorts, jeans, etc. Make sure nothing is too revealing or too short.

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