Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Beach area with The Walk promenade full of restaurants and shops. Public beach access, busy atmosphere, family-friendly during the day and lively at night.
JBR is the beach strip with a 1.7km promenade called The Walk - 305 shops and restaurants, all near a public beach. During the day it's families and tourists at the beach, evenings it gets busy with the restaurant scene. There's everything from burger places to upscale spots like Splendido at the Ritz-Carlton. Most places open by 8am and stay open late. The area is busy and lit up past midnight on weekends with security around. Restaurants on The Walk don't serve alcohol, but the hotels have licensed bars. The beach is free and public. Wear modest swimwear - one-pieces or conservative bikinis get better reception than skimpy styles. English is standard since it's tourist-heavy.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
ModeratePublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
Very HighHomelessness Visibility
Very HighGetting By in English
Excellent"Beach access was good and felt safe walking around"
"Families during the day made it feel less sketchy"
"Can easily spend all day between beach, cafes, and shops"
"Got some looks on the beach but nothing aggressive"
"Social atmosphere, easy to meet people"
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Help other women stay safe in JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence)
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