Walks · Our pick in Dubai

Bluewaters Island

Island promenade·Bluewaters

Off JBR

About Bluewaters Island

Bluewaters Island is off Jumeirah Beach Residence, joined to The Walk by a footbridge (visitdubai.com).

Why it's on our list

  • Footbridge from JBR

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bluewaters Island before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Bluewaters Island 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

  1. Jumeirah Beach Residence 2Dubai Tram1.2 km15 min walk
  2. Jumeirah Beach Residence 1Dubai Tram1.6 km21 min walk
  3. Jumeirah Lakes TowersDubai Tram1.9 km23 min walk

Key sights

  1. Dubai Marina Walk2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 10 min
  2. Atlantis The Palm5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 17 min
  3. Madinat Jumeirah8.8 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 23 min
  4. Kite Beach13 kmCar or taxi 30 min
  5. Burj Khalifa20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
  6. The Dubai Fountain20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
  7. The Dubai Mall20 kmCar or taxi 46 min
  8. Abra across the Creek27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
  9. Al Fahidi (Old Dubai)27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
  10. Dubai International (DXB)30 kmCar or taxi 65 min

Main railway stations

  1. Etihad Rail: Dubai Station8.1 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 21 min

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