Dubai boasts an extensive coastline stretching from Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai Marina all the way along Jumeirah itself. With beaches at Bluewaters and Palm Jumeirah as well, you’re truly spoilt for choice when it comes to beachfront restaurants. But which venues are not only licensed but also family-friendly? Wouldn’t it be nice to bring the kids along, enjoy a drink or two, while they play on the sand and you catch up with friends?

Here’s a good list of family-friendly licensed beachfront restaurants that will come into handy during the glorious Dubai winter months.

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Casa Playa _{Banyan Tree Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Beachfront Restaurant in Banyan Tree Dubai, with dining tables on a wooden deck, and comfy chairs on the beach
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Banyan Tree Dubai
• Offers : See Banyan Tree Dubai’s page for details.
• Opening Hours : 6pm-10pm Daily
• Call Casa Playa on +971 4 556 6466
• Email here

BBG _{One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai}

• In a nutshell : Beach Bar right by the sand – located at The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage serving exquisite Mediterranean & Seafood.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage.
• Offers : See One&Only Royal Mirage’s page for details.
• Opening Hours : 12pm-8:30pm | Tuesday-Sunday
• Call Beach Bar & Grill on +971 4 315 2412
• Email here

Read : Family Dining at BBG : An Upscale Beachfront Experience

Fish Beach Taverna _{Le Meridien Mina Seyahi}

• In a nutshell : Beautiful seafood restaurant, right by the beach.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.
• Offers : Turkish Breakfast every weekend for 145 AED per person – see Fish’s website for details. 25% off Ala Carte Menu with Careem Dineout.
• Opening Hours : 9am – 11pm Daily
• Call Westin on +971 4 511 7373
• Email here

See : Our Instagram Reel of the turkish breakfast experience at Fish

Sand Bar _{Westin Mina Seyahi}

• In a nutshell : Westin’s beach bar, right on the sand.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Westin Mina Seyahi.
• Offers : Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-8pm
• Opening Hours : 9am – 11pm Daily
• Call Westin on +971 4 511 7373
• Email here

Wavebreaker _{Hilton Jumeirah Beach Resort}

• In a nutshell : Family-friendly bar by the beach in JBR – often showing sports on the big-screen.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Hilton.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 6-9pm and other offers – see Wavebreaker’s website for details.
• Opening Hours : 12pm – 10pm Daily
• Call Wavebreaker on +971 4 318 2319
• Email here

Al Manara Beach Bar _{Al Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa}

• In a nutshell : Habtoor Grand’s beach bar, right at the end of the resort on the sand. Remember to bring their scooters as it is a long trek from the main building!
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Al Habtoor Grand Resort.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 5-7:30pm, Family Brunch every Saturday – see Al Manara’s website for details.
• Opening Hours : 8:30am – 8:30pm Daily
• Call Al Manara Beach Bar on +971 4 666 1111
• Email here

Zing Beach Bar _{Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Lots of space for the kids to scoot and run around, or otherwise play on the sand.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Hilton.
• Offers : Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-5pm and other offers – see Hilton’s website for details.
• Opening Hours : 10am – 11pm Daily
• Call Zing on +971 4 230 0073
• Email here

Read : Zing @ Hilton Palm Jumeirah : A Family-friendly Pool & Beach Bar on Palm West Beach

Jones the Grocer _{Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Kids can play on the sand while you have a drink. A lot of families go to Jones so it does get very busy, and note that you cannot book so go early if you can!
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Hilton.
• Offers : Happy Hour 12pm-6pm Monday-Friday. Daily Offers – to include Pizza & Pint Tuesdays, Ladies Night Wednesdays, Steak Frites Thursdays and more. See Jones’ website for details.
• Opening Hours : 8am – 1:30pm Daily
• Call Jones on +971 54 998 6162
• Email here

Read : Sundowners with Kids at Jones the Grocer, Palm West Beach

Peaches and Cream _{Shorelines 1&2}

• In a nutshell : Family-friendly beach club in Shorelines 1&2. Pick a seat outside and kids can run around on the lawn. Get a day pass – they can jump in and out of the kids pool!
• Parking : Self-park at Shorelines 1&2, or Valet for 20AED in front of Peaches.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm, Ladies Night Wednesdays, Pizza Night Thursdays. See Peaches’ website for details.
• Opening Hours : 10am – 12am Mon-Thurs | 9am – 1am Fri-Sun
• Call Peaches and Cream on +971 52 947 4552
• Email here

Read : Peaches and Cream : A Family-friendly Beach Club on Palm West Beach

Sunset 55 _{Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Waldorf’s beach bar, right on the sand. There’s hammocks, swings, and lots of space for the little ones to run around.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Waldorf.
• Offers : Happy Hour Daily 5-6pm. See Waldorf’s website for other offers.
• Opening Hours : 5pm – 11:30pm Sun-Thurs | 5pm – 12am Fri-Sat
• Call Waldorf on +971 4 818 2222
• Email here

See : Sunset 55 Instagram reel

The Beach House _{Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort}

• In a nutshell : Anantara’s beachside restaurant.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Anantara.
• Offers : See The Beach House’s website for current offers.
• Opening Hours : 12:30pm – 12:30am | Tuesday – Sunday
• Call Anantara on +971 4 567 8304
• Email here

Villamore _{Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah}

• In a nutshell : Kempinski’s beach bar, next to the pool, and beach. Pick a spot on the terrace and let the little ones run free! There’s a swing, and hammocks as well closeby.
• Parking : Complimentary valet at Kempinski.
• Offers : Happy hour between 4-7pm called ‘Golden Hour’, and other offers. See Villamore’s website.
• Opening Hours : Daily 12pm – 11pm
• Call Villamore on +971 4 444 2000
• Email here

Read : Villamore Kempinski Palm Jumeirah : A Family-friendly Beachside Venue

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Note :

1. Please check venue website for current pricing.
2. Have a look at the ‘Restaurants with an Indoor Play Area‘ listing as well (typically, not licensed)