Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed progress on the Jumeirah Beach 1 development project during a visit to the site.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; and Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Urban Planning in Dubai.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, briefed Sheikh Hamdan on the project, which has reached a completion rate of more than 95 per cent. The redevelopment spans 1,400 metres and represents an upgrade of the beach’s design, facilities, and infrastructure.
Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach 1 project reaches 95% completion with February opening date
The project is set to reopen to the public in early February. It will offer a coastal destination featuring recreational and sports facilities, family amenities, and pedestrian, cycling, and jogging paths.
“Our vision is to develop a smart, future-ready city with advanced and sustainable infrastructure, world-class public spaces, and beaches that offer integrated services and high-quality experiences. Public beaches are an essential part of Dubai’s urban fabric, and their development reflects our commitment to enhancing quality of life for both residents and visitors,” Sheikh Hamdan said in a statement.
The project supports the objectives of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 by enhancing open public spaces, promoting healthy living, and strengthening community wellbeing.
It aligns with the Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040, which prioritises the development of coastal areas, improved accessibility, and efficient mobility networks to support urban growth.
Jumeirah Beach 1 redevelopment to feature AI technology and climate-resilience measures
“The Jumeirah Beach 1 development project reflects Dubai Municipality’s commitment to implementing the leadership’s directives to develop public beaches in line with the highest international standards. The project enhances coastal infrastructure readiness, responds to population and tourism growth, and delivers a distinctive experience that meets the expectations of residents and visitors,” Ahmed bin Ghalita added.
“This project forms part of Dubai Municipality’s comprehensive programme to upgrade public beaches across the emirate. Our objective is to create integrated, high-quality beachfront destinations that strengthen Dubai’s global appeal and reinforce its position as one of the world’s leading beach cities,” he said.
The project includes service and health facilities distributed along the beach, including restrooms, showers, and changing rooms designed to international standards.
Areas for recreation, beach activities, and seasonal events have been incorporated, alongside parking facilities for vehicles and buses, including electric vehicle charging stations.
Jumeirah Beach 1 to open in February with sports facilities, smart beach technology
The project integrates technologies such as wireless internet connectivity, electronic information displays, smart lockers, and AI-enabled rescue and monitoring systems linked to the Municipality’s central control rooms, in coordination with relevant authorities.
Climate-resilience measures form a core component of the project. Engineering works included raising the beach level and replenishing it with 250,000 cubic metres of clean sand, based on technical and environmental studies, to enhance protection against rising sea levels.
The project introduces more than 15 investment opportunities across beach activities, retail, dining, and services.
