About Scoopi Beach
Scoopi Beach is the pay-to-lounge setup pinned to the middle of Kite Beach — Dubai's 3-kilometre public beach strip along Jumeirah 3, 2D Street. If the five-star Jumeirah beach clubs feel like too much money, too much planning, and too much "do I need a reservation?", Scoopi is the opposite. You show up, you hand over AED 50 or AED 80 depending on the day of the week, and you get a sunbed, a parasol, a towel, and a panoramic view of the Burj Al Arab on your right and Ain Dubai on your left.
The name comes from the Scoopi ice cream brand — a much-loved local scoop counter whose founders opened this casual beachside arm as a low-friction alternative to the big resort clubs. You will still find the famous ice cream (pistachio, rose-and-cardamom, salted caramel are the crowd favourites), but the setup is now a full sunbed and cabana operation with a beach-food menu, sheltered restrooms, outdoor showers and a service team that actually walks the sand to take orders.
It is the best budget-and-families option in central Dubai. There is no minimum spend. You are allowed to bring your own water. The kids menu runs to AED 25–45 per plate. Cabanas go from AED 400 weekday to AED 700 weekend for a party of six. And because Kite Beach is a public beach — patrolled, lifeguarded, with toilets and a promenade — you're effectively paying for shade, a lounger, table service and proximity to the ice cream fridge, while the rest of the infrastructure is already there.
It is also the most democratic beach club on the site. You will find tourists from Europe, families from Sharjah, Emirati grandparents with grandchildren, personal trainers running 7am beach bootcamps, kite-surfers taking 20-dirham lessons 100 metres down the sand, and a Ramblas-style evening promenade of food trucks and joggers along 2D Street. It's Dubai without the velvet rope — and after a few visits most residents come back to it precisely because of that.
What's included
Sunbed & Parasol
Full-length padded sunbed with a proper fabric parasol — not the Kite Beach public plastic loungers.
Fresh Towel
Clean beach towel included on arrival; complimentary replacements during the day.
No Minimum Spend
Pay for the sunbed, bring your own water. Order from the menu only if you want to.
Scoopi Ice Cream
Direct access to the Scoopi ice cream counter — pistachio, rose-cardamom, salted caramel and 18 more.
Family-Friendly
Kids menu from AED 25, free for under-4s, calm shallow swim zone 20m from the sunbeds.
Burj Al Arab View
Full sightline north to the Burj Al Arab — Kite Beach's most famous free view.
Beach Service
Waiters walk the sunbed rows every 15 minutes — food and drinks delivered to your bed.
Outdoor Showers
Two outdoor shower towers — rinse off sand and salt before heading home.
Clean Toilets
Private Scoopi restrooms — separate from the busier public Kite Beach blocks.
Free Wi-Fi
Decent signal across the sunbed zone — bring the laptop, work the morning, swim at lunch.
Kitesurf Access
Kite Beach's kitesurfing and paddleboard schools operate 80m away — AED 120–350 sessions.
Running Track
The 14km Kite Beach running and cycling track runs directly behind the sunbeds.
Skate Park
Kite Beach's skate park and outdoor gym are 3 minutes walk — free, used until 10pm.
Public Parking
Free beach parking 30m away on 2D Street (arrive before 10am on weekends).
Healthy Menu
Smoothie bowls, grain salads, grilled halloumi wraps — not just burger-and-chips.
SPF on Request
Complimentary SPF 30 available from the service desk.
Kite Beach, Scoopi style
Sunbed & cabana pricing
No minimum spend on anything. Cash or card. Children under 4 are free on a parent's sunbed.
| Type | Weekday (Mon–Wed) | Weekend (Thu–Sun) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single sunbed | AED 50 | AED 80 | Sunbed, parasol, towel, beach service |
| Two sunbeds | AED 90 | AED 150 | Two sunbeds side-by-side, shared parasol, towels |
| Premium front row | AED 80 | AED 120 | Sunbed on the front line closest to the water |
| Cabana (up to 6 pax) | AED 400 | AED 700 | Shaded cabana, 4 sunbeds, towels, cooler of ice, 6 waters |
| Family cabana (up to 8 pax) | AED 600 | AED 900 | Larger cabana, 6 sunbeds, towels, cooler, 8 waters |
| Half day (after 4pm) | AED 30 | AED 50 | Sunbed, parasol, towel, perfect for sunset |
| Child under 4 | Free | Free | On parent's sunbed |
Prices include 5% VAT and all fees. No service charge added. BYO water and snacks permitted — outside alcohol is not allowed (public beach zone). Card, cash, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted.
Food & drink
Scoopi Ice Cream
The brand's reason for existence. Twenty-plus flavours rotating daily — pistachio from Bronte, rose-and-cardamom, salted caramel, dark chocolate and hazelnut, saffron-almond, alphonso mango, and a seasonal "camel milk date" that is better than it sounds. Scoops AED 15–22; waffle cones AED 25; sundaes AED 45–65; milkshakes AED 35.
Beach Bites
Casual easy-eating menu. A proper Scoopi chicken-shawarma wrap (AED 32), grilled halloumi and zaatar flatbread (AED 45), loaded nachos (AED 55), beef sliders (AED 65), chicken skewers (AED 55), jumbo prawns (AED 85), and a cheese-and-pepperoni pizza that feeds two (AED 70). Nothing over AED 100. Kids menu from AED 25: fish fingers, mac and cheese, mini pizza, fruit plate.
Healthy & Fresh
The "after-bootcamp" menu — acai bowls (AED 45), mango-chia pudding (AED 35), quinoa-and-grilled-chicken grain bowl (AED 55), smoothie bowls topped with granola (AED 40), grilled salmon salad (AED 75), avocado toast (AED 38). Fresh-pressed juices AED 25, smoothies AED 30, iced matcha AED 28.
Drinks (No Alcohol)
Kite Beach is a dry public beach. Full Italian espresso bar (flat white AED 22, cortado AED 20, iced latte AED 25), a long mocktail list (virgin mojito AED 32, tropical sunrise AED 35, cucumber spritz AED 28), fresh lemonades, Arabic mint tea, ginger-lemongrass iced tea, bottled still and sparkling water. Soft drinks AED 15. If you want alcohol, Soul Beach Jumeirah 3 is a 3-minute drive north.
Practical info
Getting there
Kite Beach is on Jumeirah 3, 2D Street — 15 minutes from Downtown, 20 from Business Bay, 25 from JBR. Nearest metro is Business Bay then 12-minute taxi. Uber / Careem drop at the 2D Street lay-by; walk 30 seconds onto sand. No Salik toll from Downtown via Al Wasl Road.
Parking
Free public parking along 2D Street and in the lay-by opposite the skate park. Fills by 10am on weekends — arrive early or park further west and walk 5 minutes along the promenade. RTA paid parking (AED 4/hr) within 2-minute walk.
Dress code
Swimwear is fine on the sunbeds. Public beach modesty standards apply — cover-ups are expected when walking along 2D Street. No shirtless men in the food ordering area. Evenings: casual.
Best time to visit
Open 8am–midnight. Early morning (8–10am) is serene and cool. Midday 11am–3pm is sun-heavy; bring extra SPF. Sunset 5–7pm is the prime window. Evening 7pm–midnight turns Kite Beach into Dubai's nicest seafront promenade — food trucks, joggers, kite-surfers.
Kids policy
Fully kid-friendly. Under-4s free on parent sunbed. Shallow calm water 20m from the sunbed area. Full public-beach lifeguards (not Scoopi's but DM, on duty 8am–8pm). Kids menu, high-chairs, and a skate park + playground within 3 minutes.
Booking tips
Weekdays walk-in friendly most of the year. Weekends (Fri/Sat especially sunset) — book a sunbed in advance or arrive by 9am. Cabanas require 3–7 days notice in peak season (October–April). Use the form above or WhatsApp +971-4-344-2040.
Payment
All major cards accepted. Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay at every terminal. Cash accepted and common here. No service charge added; tips in cash appreciated. VAT included in all listed prices.
What guests say
4.3 / 5 from 512 reviews · Google and TripAdvisor aggregated.
"Cheap, cheerful, and honestly better than some AED 400 day passes we've paid. AED 50 each, took our ice-cream-obsessed 7-year-old, he did three flavours and the slide. Sunset over Burj Al Arab was free. What's not to love?"— Dan K., Dubai resident · February 2026
"Good casual option on Kite Beach. Bring cash for faster service. The chicken shawarma is legitimately great, and the pistachio ice cream is worth the drive on its own. Downside: gets crowded after 4pm on Fridays."— Aisha B., Sharjah · March 2026
"Best value beach day in Dubai — full stop. Brought visiting parents who were not ready for five-star Dubai prices. They spent AED 200 total for two sunbeds, shawarmas and ice cream for four, and got the exact same Burj Al Arab view a AED 800 day pass gets you 3km away."— Leila M., Dubai · January 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is a sunbed at Scoopi Beach?
AED 50 weekday / AED 80 weekend, including a parasol, towel and beach service. There is no minimum spend. Front-row sunbeds add AED 20–40. Cabanas start at AED 400.
Does Scoopi Beach serve alcohol?
No. Kite Beach is a public beach and falls under Dubai's dry-zone rules. The menu focuses on coffee, juice, smoothies, mocktails and ice cream. If you want licensed venues on the same coast, Soul Beach Jumeirah 3 (3 min drive) or Nikki Beach (15 min) are options.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Water and light snacks are allowed — this is a public beach. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Large coolers and full picnic spreads are discouraged on the sunbeds (use the wider public beach space instead).
Is Scoopi Beach open during Ramadan?
Yes, with adjusted hours — typically 8am–midnight remains but food is discreetly served (no visible outdoor eating in daytime). Iftar and Suhoor packages are offered. Ice cream is available throughout.
Are dogs allowed at Scoopi Beach?
Well-behaved dogs on-lead are welcome at the sunbed area (off-season only — October to April). During summer months it is too hot and dogs are not permitted. Water bowls are available on request.
What's the cancellation policy?
Sunbed bookings: free cancellation up to 2 hours before arrival. Cabana bookings: 24 hours notice required, otherwise 50% charge. No-show on a cabana = full charge. Weather cancellations (sandstorm, heavy rain) always rebooked free.
Similar beach options
Kite Beach (Public)
The full public beach — free entry, BYO everything, same Burj Al Arab view, no service.
Soul Beach Jumeirah 3
Licensed, more upscale — AED 80–180 entry, alcohol, food, same stretch of coast 3 min north.
La Mer Beach
Jumeirah 1 beach with 130+ outlets, mix of free public sand and paid pools — the bigger cousin.
Al Mamzar Beach Park
AED 5 entry budget park in Deira — grass lawns, 5 beaches, cabanas from AED 150.
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