Sheikh Mohammed unveils new public beaches for Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah - in pictures

  • Dubai has unveiled plans to develop 54km of beaches around Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah and a new 8km beach at Jebel Ali. Photos: @DXBMediaOffice / twitter
    Dubai has unveiled plans to develop 54km of beaches around Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah and a new 8km beach at Jebel Ali. Photos: @DXBMediaOffice / twitter
  • The plans include the development of enclosed beach areas
    The plans include the development of enclosed beach areas
  • There will be cafes and dining areas
    There will be cafes and dining areas
  • Walkways are included in the project
    Walkways are included in the project
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan, Dubai's Crown Prince, viewed the overall plans on Thursday
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan, Dubai's Crown Prince, viewed the overall plans on Thursday
  • The new beach developments will include new attractions and recreational facilities.
    The new beach developments will include new attractions and recreational facilities.
  • The new beach facilities will increase demand for waterfront properties and resorts as well as attract more tourism.
    The new beach facilities will increase demand for waterfront properties and resorts as well as attract more tourism.
  • The Jebel Ali beach, developed in collaboration with Nakheel, will include aqua sports facilities, cycling and pedestrian tracks, rest and recreation amenities and a turtle enclosure.
    The Jebel Ali beach, developed in collaboration with Nakheel, will include aqua sports facilities, cycling and pedestrian tracks, rest and recreation amenities and a turtle enclosure.
  • There will be new pedestrian and cycling tracks, along with the planting of mangrove trees.
    There will be new pedestrian and cycling tracks, along with the planting of mangrove trees.