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A view of the harbour from one of the fishing villages along the coast of Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
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Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim is one of the most popular recreational areas of Dubai, with numerous restaurants, cafes, shops and water sports kiosks. Pawan Singh / The National
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The beach is a key attraction for Dubai residents looking to live in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
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Market and restaurant area at Kite Beach in the Umm Suqeim area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Estate agent, Harry Tregoning is the founder of Tregoning Property. Pictured at Kite Beach in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Umm Suqeim Park is a popular location for picnics and children's playtime. It is right next to Sunset Beach in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai, with views of the Burj Al Arab and the sea. Pawan Singh / The National
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View of the Jumeirah Beach Boad in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai. This is the arterial road that runs from Umm Suqeim, all the way up into Jumeirah near the Water Canal. Pawan Singh / The National
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Tourists and residents can hire boats and jet skis in one of the many 'fishing villages' along in the coast of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. This is the market, water sports and restaurant area of the P&O Marina in Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
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Jet skis setting off for a tour of the Dubai coastline, from the water sports and restaurant area at the P&O Marina in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Most of the big supermarket chains are well represented in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. This is the Spinneys Centre on the corner of Al Wasl and Um Al Sheif Road in Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
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Most residences in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim are low-rise villas. Many have private pools and gardens. There are also compound communities with town houses and shared facilities. Pawan Singh / The National
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The popular jogging track runs along the beach from Umm Suqeim Park, all the way up past the Water Canal, into Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
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Glimpses of old Dubai - a view of the flower shop near Safa Park 2 in the Umm Suqeim area in Dubai. The area is a mix of expats and local Emiratis. Pawan Singh / The National
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Safa Park 2 in Umm Suqeim is a huge draw for families with children, as it contains several climbing frames. Pawan Singh / The National
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Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah are established areas of Dubai, with mature gardens and parks. Pawan Singh / The National
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A view of the harbour from one of the fishing villages along the coast of Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
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Kite Beach in Umm Suqeim is one of the most popular recreational areas of Dubai, with numerous restaurants, cafes, shops and water sports kiosks. Pawan Singh / The National
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The beach is a key attraction for Dubai residents looking to live in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
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Market and restaurant area at Kite Beach in the Umm Suqeim area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Estate agent, Harry Tregoning is the founder of Tregoning Property. Pictured at Kite Beach in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Umm Suqeim Park is a popular location for picnics and children's playtime. It is right next to Sunset Beach in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai, with views of the Burj Al Arab and the sea. Pawan Singh / The National
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View of the Jumeirah Beach Boad in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai. This is the arterial road that runs from Umm Suqeim, all the way up into Jumeirah near the Water Canal. Pawan Singh / The National
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Tourists and residents can hire boats and jet skis in one of the many 'fishing villages' along in the coast of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. This is the market, water sports and restaurant area of the P&O Marina in Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
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Jet skis setting off for a tour of the Dubai coastline, from the water sports and restaurant area at the P&O Marina in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Most of the big supermarket chains are well represented in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. This is the Spinneys Centre on the corner of Al Wasl and Um Al Sheif Road in Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
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Most residences in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim are low-rise villas. Many have private pools and gardens. There are also compound communities with town houses and shared facilities. Pawan Singh / The National
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The popular jogging track runs along the beach from Umm Suqeim Park, all the way up past the Water Canal, into Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
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Glimpses of old Dubai - a view of the flower shop near Safa Park 2 in the Umm Suqeim area in Dubai. The area is a mix of expats and local Emiratis. Pawan Singh / The National
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Safa Park 2 in Umm Suqeim is a huge draw for families with children, as it contains several climbing frames. Pawan Singh / The National
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Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah are established areas of Dubai, with mature gardens and parks. Pawan Singh / The National
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A view of the harbour from one of the fishing villages along the coast of Umm Suqeim. Pawan Singh / The National
Living in... Dubai's Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim
Spread along the city’s sprawling coastline, these beachside neighbourhoods are ever in demand
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