Kite Beach is definitely among our favorite beaches in Dubai. Simple and unassuming as it was, it provided our family great fun and, more importantly, comfort when there was a lot of uncertainty in our lives during the early and waning days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Easily accessible by public and private (more common) transport, Kite Beach is a popular destination among families and friends looking for some fun in the sun and sand without much of the crowd (unlike in JBC). Not sure how it is now, but that was our experience throughout 2019, 2020, and 2022. And it’s free!

If someday I return to Dubai, I’d definitely head over to Kite Beach—not just for the old memories but to make new ones as well. Though UAE seems more like a transit than the destination for our family now, a visit to Dubai and its beaches is never off the table!