• Residents enjoying on a public beach in Jumeirah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Residents enjoying on a public beach in Jumeirah. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
    A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
  • A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
    A kite surfer at Kite surfing beach in Dubai.
  • A sail boat at Kite surfing beach.
    A sail boat at Kite surfing beach.
  • Police in Dubai warned beach-goers to abide by Covid-19 safety measures during the peak winter season.
    Police in Dubai warned beach-goers to abide by Covid-19 safety measures during the peak winter season.
  • Beachgoers have been asked to wear a face mask, keep a distance of at least two metres from others and not gather in groups of more than five, unless they are family members.
    Beachgoers have been asked to wear a face mask, keep a distance of at least two metres from others and not gather in groups of more than five, unless they are family members.
  • Kite beach in Jumeirah.
    Kite beach in Jumeirah.
  • A public beach in Jumeirah.
    A public beach in Jumeirah.
  • Safety instructions at the beach in Jumeirah.
    Safety instructions at the beach in Jumeirah.

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Campers in Dubai can now book a stay on Jebel Ali Beach

Caravan owners need a permit to camp on the beach for up to 30 days

Gillian Duncan
Gillian Duncan

October 25, 2020

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Caravan owners can now book a getaway on Jebel Ali Beach.

It is the second place to be added to a permit initiative authorising caravan camping in Dubai.

Beachgoers must obtain a free permit through the Dubai Municipality website.

A copy of the ownership of the caravan or trailer, and a copy of the Emirates ID, or passport, of visitors are needed to book a stay.

Authorities said designated areas for beach stays can be identified by the Makani number 0001864652.

"Once the applicant enters the data and documents online, the permit is issued immediately. It allows the holder to camp in the specified location for 30 days," the municipality said.

Caravan owners can also book stays at Al Sufouh Beach, also known as Black Palace Beach, under the initiative.

Officials allowed beach getaways to resume in June after being suspended because of the pandemic.

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