I suddenly remembered the large beach and park area near Sharjah (the emirate’s capital, the UAE’s third-largest city, and located right next to Dubai, making it hard to tell where one city ends and the other begins). I decided to check it out early in the morning. This is Al Mamzer Beach and Al Mamzer Beach Park.
The Al Mamzer Beach itself is pretty long and well-maintained. Located in a bay, there’s no surf—just calm, flat waters. As for the water’s cleanliness, I can’t be entirely sure, since it’s connected to the sea by a narrow passage, but the water is clear and free of algae. The sand is white and pristine—a real surprise! I honestly didn’t expect to find such a great beach zone here. There’s also a beach walk along the entire stretch of the beach, perfect for a morning stroll. On a Saturday morning (despite the weather not being too favorable), the beach was completely empty.
There are three small coves designated for swimming in the park itself (maybe I’ll talk about it separately). Stone embankments and buoys protect these coves. I’m not sure how strict the lifeguards are about crossing the buoys, but for me, although the beaches are fantastic with all the amenities, the actual swimming areas are relatively small. It can get crowded if there are many people, so for swimming, it’s better to head to central Al Mamzer Beach.
GPS: 25.317001, 55.346852
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