Al Sufouh Beach (Black Palace Beach): Entry, Parking, Rules
Al Sufouh Beach, between Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab and also known as Secret Beach or Black Palace Beach, is free to visit, Visit Dubai says, but has no public amenities such as showers. Parking is on the sand; there is no tarred car park.
Visit Dubai, citing municipality rules, says barbecues, bonfires and overnight camping are not allowed on Dubai's public beaches, with fines for breaking them; no fine amount is published. Dubai Municipality lists Al Sufouh among the ten beaches with lifeguard cover on our public beaches page.
- Entry
- Free (Visit Dubai)
- Parking
- Plenty of space on the sand; no designated tarred car park
| Also known as | Black Palace Beach, Secret Beach Dubai, Al Sufouh Beach |
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| Address | King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Al Sufouh, Dubai, UAE |
| Google Maps | Open location |
| Official website | visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/al-sufouh-beach |
| Opening hours | No opening hours are published. Dubai Municipality's lifeguard cover on its listed beaches runs "from sunrise until sunset". |
| Entry | Free (Visit Dubai) |
| Other names | Secret Beach, Black Palace Beach |
| Amenities | No public amenities such as showers |
| Parking | Plenty of space on the sand; no designated tarred car park |
| Barbecues and bonfires | Not allowed, per municipality rules as reported by Visit Dubai |
| Overnight camping | Not allowed; fines apply, amount not published |
| Lifeguards | Al Sufouh is one of the ten beaches Dubai Municipality names for lifeguard cover, sunrise to sunset |
| Metro | Dubai Internet City or Mashreq, then a taxi of about 10 minutes |
When to go
No opening hours are published. Dubai Municipality's lifeguard cover on its listed beaches runs "from sunrise until sunset".
Because the operator does not publish a fixed schedule, confirm the day you plan to visit before you travel — the contact details are in the table above.
How to get to Al Sufouh Beach
| Nearest metro | Dubai Internet City or Mashreq station, then a taxi of no more than about 10 minutes, per Visit Dubai. |
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| Parking | Park on the sand along the shore; there is no tarred car park. |
| Taxi & ride-hailing | Via King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. |
Al Sufouh Beach — frequently asked questions
Is Al Sufouh Beach free?
Yes. Visit Dubai says it is free to visit, but there are no public amenities such as showers.
Can I have a barbecue at Al Sufouh Beach?
No. Visit Dubai, citing municipality rules, says barbecues and bonfires are not allowed at Dubai's public beaches, and overnight camping is not allowed either.
Where do I park at Al Sufouh Beach?
On the sand ahead of the shore. There is no tarred car park.
Is there parking at Al Sufouh Beach?
Plenty of space on the sand; no designated tarred car park. Parking tariffs in Dubai are set by the operator and change without notice.
Where can I read reviews of Al Sufouh Beach?
Not here. This page publishes what the operator publishes about itself — hours, prices, contact details, and where it publishes none of those, that too — and no opinions, ratings or reviews of any kind. For what visitors say, the venue’s own Google Maps listing carries reviews from people who have actually been. Our editorial policy explains why we keep the two apart.
Is Black Palace Beach the same as Al Sufouh Beach?
Yes. Al Sufouh Beach is also written as Black Palace Beach, Secret Beach Dubai and Al Sufouh Beach. They all refer to the same venue described on this page.
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