Dubai · Attraction
Dubai Marina and The Walk at JBR
Beside the towers of Dubai Marina, The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is a seafront promenade of shops, restaurants and cafés. Visit Dubai describes it as free to visit, and the area is served by the Metro, buses and the Dubai Tram.
Essential information
- Tickets
- The Walk at JBR is free to visit, according to Visit Dubai.
- Getting there
- Red Line Metro to Sobha Realty or DMCC, the Dubai Tram, or underground parking at AED20 per hour.
- Time to allow
- We suggest two or three hours.
The promenade
According to Visit Dubai, The Walk is a 1.7km strip with fashion, home and handicraft shops, outdoor pop-up markets selling jewellery, food treats and homewares, and street entertainers. Hotels line the cobbled pavement, among them Hilton Dubai The Walk, Rixos Premium Dubai JBR, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach and Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach.
Next door are The Beach shopping area and an open-air cinema, plus a 600m running track, an outdoor gym and a beach volleyball court. Water Adventure Dubai offers jet-skiing, parasailing and flyboarding, and Splash Pad is a contained waterpark for children. Restaurants such as Tamoka and Bla Bla look out towards Bluewaters Island.
Getting there
- Metro: Red Line to Sobha Realty or DMCC, cross the pedestrian bridge to Dubai Marina Mall and follow the signs to JBR.
- Bus: routes 8, 84 and F55 to the Jumeirah Beach Residence 1 stop, about five minutes on foot from the beach, dining and retail areas.
- Car: underground parking at AED20 per hour, with three free hours when you spend AED100 or more at a participating outlet in The Beach.
- With High Class, a private driver drops you at the promenade and collects you when you are ready.
Riding the Dubai Tram
RTA says the tram runs along Al Sufouh Road and Jumeirah Beach Road, linking the Metro and the Palm Monorail. Carriages have Gold Class cabins with wide leather seats, cabins reserved for women and children, Wi-Fi and wheelchair spaces. Each passenger may carry two suitcases, one large and one small, stowed in the luggage area.
RTA lists fines for eating or drinking where it is not allowed, for smoking and for carrying alcohol. Children under 8 may not travel without an adult.
Planning your visit
The High Class team confirms everything for your date on WhatsApp before the programme is booked.
The marina pairs naturally with Palm Jumeirah and with an evening near Burj Al Arab.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to visit The Walk at JBR?
No. Visit Dubai describes the promenade as free to visit. You only pay for what you buy, eat or book.
Can I bring luggage on the Dubai Tram?
Yes. RTA allows two suitcases per passenger, one large and one small, kept in the luggage area of each cabin.
Official sources consulted (2)
- Visit Dubai, The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence. https://www.visitdubai.com/en/places-to-visit/the-walk-at-jbr Consulted on .
- RTA, About Dubai Tram. https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/tram Consulted on .
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