Dubai, UAE – Dubai has given a boost to its beach tourism by opening three new beaches for night swimming in Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3 and Umm Suqeim 1.
The 800-metre-long night-swimming beaches feature lighting systems, which enable residents and tourists to swim around the clock, and electronic screens that display content aimed at increasing safety awareness among beachgoers.
“The facilities is likely to raise Dubai’s status as a beach tourism destination. Dubai Municipality will continue to develop the emirate’s picturesque beaches into some of the city’s most compelling outdoor attractions,” said Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
Beaches are key attractions that form part of Dubai’s unique tourism, lifestyle and leisure proposition for residents and visitors, WAM reported.
Dubai Municipality has developed new facilities to improve the experience of beachgoers including lighting systems and electronic screens that allow them to swim securely 24/7.
The beaches have qualified lifeguards outfitted with state-of-the-art rescue and emergency instruments to ensure the highest safety benchmarks.
Night swimming timelines at the beaches will be from sunset to sunrise, the Municipality said.
To enhance safety, Dubai Municipality recommends that beachgoers engage in night swimming only in designated zones and avoid going into the sea from other areas.
The Municipality also emphasized the importance of safety awareness, compliance with beach rules and regulations, constant monitoring of children and adherence to lifeguards’ instructions, in addition to maintaining the highest possible cleanliness.