Parks & Beaches · Our pick in Dubai
Kite Beach
Kites and Burj Al Arab views
About Kite Beach
Kite Beach, in Umm Suqeim, is a long public beach with a promenade, cafés and kitesurfers offshore, looking along the coast to Burj Al Arab (visitdubai.com).
Why it's on our list
- Kitesurfing
- Sunset views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kite Beach before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kite Beach are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- GarminRed Line2.3 km29 min walk
- EquitiRed Line4.0 km
- Mall of the EmiratesRed Line4.7 km
Key sights
- Madinat Jumeirah3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Burj Khalifa7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The Dubai Fountain7.9 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 21 min
- The Dubai Mall8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Atlantis The Palm9.5 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Dubai Marina Walk10 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Abra across the Creek14 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)15 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Dubai International (DXB)18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
Main railway stations
- Etihad Rail: Dubai Station17 kmCar or taxi 38 min