Q: Which metro goes to JBR?

To reach Jumeirah Beach Residence by Dubai Metro , take the red line to either Sobha Realty or DMCC metro station, then catch the Dubai Tram from there. The tram will take you all the way to JBR, with a choice of two stops, depending on where in the area you’re going.

Q: Can you walk from JBR to Bluewaters?

Yes, it’s easy to walk from JBR to Bluewaters , thanks to the footbridge between the two areas. To reach the bridge, head south-west along JBR Walk, and follow the path around The Address Beach Resort – you’ll see the footpath leading to Bluewaters as you get close to the beach. Alternatively, you can follow a footpath along the sand all the way from The Beach mall – the path starts at The Beach Playground, and joins up with the Bluewaters footpath.

Question 1

Is JBR beach free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, JBR beach is free and open to the public, with swimming allowed from sunrise to sunset. There are some parts of the beach which are used by the hotels in JBR, so if you want to sunbathe there you will need to pay for beach access. But there are no charges for using the public parts of JBR beach.

Question 2

Is JBR open at night?

Accepted Answer

Yes, JBR is open at all hours, although the opening hours of venues within JBR will vary. You can usually find plenty of places open late at night, especially restaurants and lounges, with some open 24 hours a day.

Question 3

Which metro goes to JBR?

Accepted Answer

To reach Jumeirah Beach Residence by Dubai Metro, take the red line to either Sobha Realty or DMCC metro station, then catch the Dubai Tram from there. The tram will take you all the way to JBR, with a choice of two stops, depending on where in the area you’re going.

Question 4

How long is JBR Walk?

Accepted Answer

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence – commonly called JBR Walk – is 1.7km long, and runs the full length of the district. JBR Walk is lined with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants along its length, and often has pop-up markets and other events going on, making it a great place to go for a stroll.

Question 5

Can you swim in JBR beach?

Accepted Answer

Yes, JBR beach is open for swimming from sunrise to sunset every day, and is free for anyone to visit. There are also plenty of water sports options at JBR beach, along with the AquaFun water park, which floats just off the coast, and is a great way to spend your time at JBR beach.

Question 6

Are Dubai Marina and JBR the same?

Accepted Answer

Jumeirah Beach Residence sits right next to Dubai Marina, but JBR is a distinct neighbourhood in its own right, with a unique architectural style and its own shops and amenities. But for visitors, JBR and Dubai Marina can be thought of as one district, and it is very easy to move from one to the other.

Question 7

Can you walk from JBR to Bluewaters?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s easy to walk from JBR to Bluewaters, thanks to the footbridge between the two areas. To reach the bridge, head south-west along JBR Walk, and follow the path around The Address Beach Resort – you’ll see the footpath leading to Bluewaters as you get close to the beach. Alternatively, you can follow a footpath along the sand all the way from The Beach mall – the path starts at The Beach Playground, and joins up with the Bluewaters footpath.

Question 8

How do you get into JBR beach?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can just walk onto JBR beach, and enjoy the sand! There’s no entrance gate, and you can reach the beach from anywhere there’s access. To get to JBR beach, simply head along JBR Walk, and you’ll soon find yourself next to the beach.

Question 9

Is there an entrance fee for JBR beach?

Accepted Answer

No, JBR beach is a public beach, and free to access. Some parts of the beach are used by hotels as private areas for their guests, so to sunbathe in these sections you must be a guest or pay for beach access – but there are plenty of public areas which can be used by anyone without a fee.

Question 10

What is there to do in Jumeirah Beach Residence at night?

Accepted Answer

JBR has lots going on at night, with most restaurants and lounges, and many other establishments, open well into the evening – especially at weekends. Try one of JBR’s great restaurants (see above for some recommendations) or enjoy the cool evening air as you stroll along JBR Walk.

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