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Take a buggy if you're feeling tired at La Mer. Christopher Pike / The National.
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La Mer was a development by Meraas in Jumeirah 1 area of Dubai. All photos: Christopher Pike / The National
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The Meraas development had sprawling timber walkways and beachside promenades packed with restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.
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La Mer had a number of restaurants on its property.
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La Mer has been opened since 2017.
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Street art at La Mer.
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One of the former outdoor area in La Mer.
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La Mer will be replaced by J1 Beach.
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Outdoor play area at La Mer. Christopher Pike / The National.
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Down by the beach, families can enjoy the safety of shallow waters, or take it easy in water hammocks and shower after a dip in the sea with fresh water buckets. Christopher Pike / The National.
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Down by the beach, families can enjoy the safety of shallow waters, or take it easy in water hammocks and shower after a dip in the sea with fresh water buckets.. Christopher Pike / The National.
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Take a buggy if you're feeling tired at La Mer. Christopher Pike / The National.
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La Mer was a development by Meraas in Jumeirah 1 area of Dubai. All photos: Christopher Pike / The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ERUQBZRORCZJBT4T6FWRZMUVPQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ed023fb6803ae78e743228a61f11611590a8dc5dba584b6d0651bdd5b9bd766&width=400&height=225)
The Meraas development had sprawling timber walkways and beachside promenades packed with restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XNQ7U5N46NVKPMWIUEZDREAO5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=d81ab60063fa374bed3d51dd37605bf40713719bdc4d5c2faf4d942f3fbd0a47&width=400&height=225)
La Mer had a number of restaurants on its property.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/U764NLAVDANB2W7NRHT5CRFV6M.jpg?smart=true&auth=fc52f7ed202fab81f52431d3163d41d15f360220e92f67632f989df1392927e3&width=400&height=225)
La Mer has been opened since 2017.
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Street art at La Mer.
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One of the former outdoor area in La Mer.
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La Mer will be replaced by J1 Beach.
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Outdoor play area at La Mer. Christopher Pike / The National.
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Down by the beach, families can enjoy the safety of shallow waters, or take it easy in water hammocks and shower after a dip in the sea with fresh water buckets. Christopher Pike / The National.
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Down by the beach, families can enjoy the safety of shallow waters, or take it easy in water hammocks and shower after a dip in the sea with fresh water buckets.. Christopher Pike / The National.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5AJAQLUZPAZMA5S4H45XEXZDVQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=fa37a3619595d88f3f625762815d6a8001720af3f17f977e872977dd9cd9a26a&width=400&height=225)
Take a buggy if you're feeling tired at La Mer. Christopher Pike / The National.
New beach and entertainment space La Mer opens to Dubai public
Old Dubai meets the new as sprawling beachfront development sits sheltered by two peninsulas
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