Who doesn’t want to enjoy the perfect sunny beaches of Dubai on holidays? Where its sunny throughout the year and will almost never disappoint you with rain or clouds, what if we tell you that now you can also enjoy free beach camping in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
If you haven’t already thought about going to Dubai for holidays, it couldn’t be a better time than now. With the rules of Dubai getting more and more attractive for tourists, its one place to keep your holidays occupied with a number of fun activities guaranteed to make your holiday a memorable event for your lifetime.
We will discuss some of the favorite tourist activities you can occupy yourself when you are in Dubai, but before that, you need to know that it is legit! You don’t have to pay for camping on beach and that is all covered by the regulators, thanks to crown prince of Dubai and the management for making this a wonderful opportunity for tourists to relax and enjoy the sun without a worry on the mind.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – How do I qualify?
There is no specific qualification required to avail this free opportunity. If you have a camper / caravan / RV (rented or owned), you can easily get the permit online. That’s pretty much the only requirement for camping on the beach. Even though the camping on beaches is free, you must apply and get a permit before you do that.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – How to get permit?
To make it easier, the management of Dubai has created a website where you can apply for permit online. You are saved from the hassle of visiting the municipality, form fillings and the wait times. You can apply for the permit online at the municipality website.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – How long does it take to get permit?
You get the permit instantly after you successfully fill in the application online with the required documents. Once you have the permit, you can take your camper to the designated beaches and enjoy your time.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – How long is permit duration?
Permit duration is limited to 15 days. Which means you can stay a maximum of 15 days on one permit. In case you need to camp more, you can always apply again. However, we believe that a week of couple of days on the beach is more than enough. You don’t want to miss out on other attractions in Dubai, do you?
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – How much does the permit cost?
There is no permit fee, it is free.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – How much does did it cost before the new rule?
It costed Dh500 (almost $140) to get the permit for caravan parking on beach before.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – Offer Validity
For all we know, this rule is not going anywhere and is here to stay. Crown prince of Dubai is known for his decisive actions and authentic interest in things that have not been done anywhere, be it the tallest building of the world, the highest tennis court of the world or pretty much anything that stands out of the world. So, you don’t have to worry about this offer being expired or of limited time. Since this is announced by the government, you can safely rely on it and plan your holidays accordingly.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – Are the beaches in Dubai good and comfortable?
If you have not been to Dubai before, you have missed out on a lot. We will go through the top beaches to visit but before that you must know that all beaches in Dubai are certified with international accreditation of the Blue Flag program. Dubai management takes extra care when it comes to protecting and providing comfort to tourists. This accreditation means all Dubai public beaches conform to the international standards of water quality, environmental sustainability, safety, security equipment, environmental awareness and education and services and facilities for the visitors.
Camping in the UAE and beyond: The 5 best places to pitch your tent
- White Sands Beach
- Liwa
- Al Qudra Lakes
- Banan Beach and
- Al Sufouh Beach – Our PICK
Al Sufouh Beach
As the pilot program, Al Sufouh beach is the first beach to have allotted separate portion for campers and caravans. As the program continues, other public beaches will be equipped with the facilities to park the caravans as well.
Al Sufouh is one of the most famous beaches in Dubai. It is located near the palm island where you can see all the happenings of the city. Its tucked in between Burj Al Arab (7-star luxury hotel in the shape of a sail boat) and Palm Jumeirah (man-made island on the sea in the shape of palm) and is famously called “Secret Beach”.
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – Where can I rent a camper / caravan / RV?
Its always a good idea to check out with the hotel information desk in Dubai for your options. Almost all hotel staff have contacts of the rental agencies that can help you out in the best way. We have listed down some of the most famous and favored rental agencies that can help you get a caravan, RV, camper, trailer or motor home.
Dubai RV / Motorhome Prestige Tours and Rentals
Dubai RV provide motorhomes and tours all over the United Arab Emirates and have a variety of packages.
Tel: Dubai +971 04 885 0705
Email: info@dubairv.com
Address: European Business Centre, (E.B.C.), Dubai UAE
RV Gulf (Recommended)
RV Gulf has probably the largest collection of RVs in Dubai and you can easily select the one you like online.
Tel: Dubai + 971 55 722 2333
Email: info@rv-gulf.com
Address: Al Quoz Industrial 1, Warehouse No. 4 Al Quoz Dubai UAE
Caravan ME (Recommended)
Caravan Middle East has a good collection of new RVs and campers and provide rentals all over United Arab Emirates.
Tel: Dubai +971 50 914 0000
Email: info@caravanme.com
Address: Caravans Middle East, 42-44, Block 5, New Phase, Al Aweer Car Market, Dubai UAE – Dubai
Free Beach Camping in Dubai – Verdict
It’s a great initiative by the prince of Dubai to encourage campers to enjoy the nature and sun on the beaches. We hope that more and more beaches are covered in this program soon. You must plan your next holidays in Dubai to enjoy the sun. Keep check our blogs further for other exciting things to do in Dubai that will keep you occupied. All the best.
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