Al Mamzar Beach from Sharjah: Location, Access and What to Know

If you live in Sharjah and search for al mamzar beach sharjah, the first thing to clear up is the geography: Al Mamzar Beach is in Dubai, not Sharjah — but it sits right on the Dubai–Sharjah border, which is exactly why it feels like a Sharjah beach to so many people. From Sharjah city centre it is a short drive, the Sharjah skyline is visible from the sand, and for many Sharjah families it is the closest proper beach park. This guide is about location and access only: where Al Mamzar Beach sits, how to reach it from Sharjah and from Dubai, and which entrance to use — because the paid park and the free public beach beside it are two different choices.

Where Is Al Mamzar Beach?

Al Mamzar Beach sits on a peninsula in northeastern Dubai, in the Deira district, at the end of Al Khaleej Road near Al Ittihad Road (E11). The 106-hectare Al Mamzar Beach Park occupies the peninsula, with five beaches facing the Gulf, and the whole area sits just south of the Sharjah border. Stand on the sand and look north and you see Sharjah’s buildings across the water; drive a few minutes north and you are in Sharjah proper. That border position explains the search term: people in Sharjah look for “Al Mamzar Beach Sharjah” because, in practical terms, it is their nearest big beach park, even though it is administered by Dubai Municipality.

For the full picture of what the beach itself offers, our Al Mamzar Beach guide covers the sand, swimming and facilities in detail, and our Al Mamzar Beach Park guide covers the park as a whole. This article stays focused on the question those guides do not answer in full: how to actually get there, from the Sharjah side in particular, and which way in to choose.

The One Distinction That Matters: Paid Park vs Free Beach

Before any directions, understand the two ways into Al Mamzar, because they have different entrances, different prices and different facilities.

The gated Al Mamzar Beach Park

The park is the gated, landscaped area with five beaches, lawns, barbecue areas, chalets, swimming pools and lifeguarded swimming areas. Entry is most widely listed at AED 5 per person or AED 30 per car, paid by NOL card at the gate, with children under two and People of Determination entering free. Our Mamzar Park timings and entry-fee guide gives the full practical details, including the hours most listings agree on: 8 AM to 10 PM Sunday to Wednesday and 8 AM to 11 PM Thursday to Saturday. If you want lawns, shade, barbecue spots and the full park facilities, this is the entrance you want.

The free public beach beside the park

Beside the gated park there is a free public beachfront, often called the Mamzar Corniche area, with roadside parking outside the park boundaries. It costs nothing to walk onto the sand, but it does not come with the park’s lawns, barbecue areas or chalets. Listings give slightly different pin coordinates for the two options — roughly 25.31875, 55.34788 for the paid park entrance and 25.31728, 55.34340 for the free beach — so if you navigate by pin rather than by name, check which pin you have tapped before you set off. Tapping the wrong one is an easy way to arrive at the wrong gate.

The new Al Mamzar Beaches redevelopment

There is a third thing to know, because the beachfront is changing. In May 2026 Dubai Municipality opened Khor Al Mamzar Beach — also called Al Mamzar Lagoon Beach — as the first phase of the redeveloped Al Mamzar Beaches, with a 3.6-kilometre swimming shoreline and a 300-metre night beach. Dubai Municipality’s own announcement of the opening describes it as the first phase of the project, and later municipality updates note that the second section, Al Mamzar Corniche, is still being prepared for opening. Do not plan around the Corniche phase as if it were already open, and expect the beachfront beside the old park to keep changing as the second phase completes.

How to Get to Al Mamzar Beach from Sharjah

From Sharjah, the car is the simplest option, and the drive is short. Take Al Wahda Street or Al Taawun Road toward the border, then continue onto Al Ittihad Road (E11) southbound and follow the signed Al Mamzar exit. Listings put Sharjah city centre roughly 12 kilometres from the park — about 10 to 15 minutes, longer at peak times when the border road congests. One guide puts a taxi from Sharjah to the park at AED 50 to AED 100, which is a useful budget figure if you are not driving.

Two warnings for the Sharjah-side drive. First, guides disagree on the exact Al Ittihad Road exit number for Al Mamzar — different listings give different numbers — so follow the “Al Mamzar” road signs rather than an exit number from any single guide, including this one. Second, the border road is at its busiest on Friday and Saturday afternoons and on public holidays; if you are heading for a barbecue spot in the gated park, go early, because the shaded areas fill first.

From Sharjah by taxi or ride-hailing

Taxis and ride-hailing cars will take you directly to the park entrance — just say “Al Mamzar Beach Park” and, if you want the free beach instead, say so explicitly, since the drop-off points differ. For the return trip, taxis are generally available at the park’s designated stand near the main entrance, but allow extra time on busy weekend evenings.

From Sharjah by public transport

There is no direct Sharjah bus to the Al Mamzar gate in the listings we checked. The practical public-transport route from Sharjah is to reach Deira or Al Nahda first, then switch to a Dubai RTA bus or taxi for the last leg — which is why most Sharjah visitors drive or take a taxi. If you are determined to go car-free, plan the connection in the RTA’s S’hail app before you leave.

How to Get to Al Mamzar Beach from Dubai

From Dubai, head northeast on Al Ittihad Road (E11) toward Sharjah and take the signed Al Mamzar exit. From Deira it is about ten minutes by car; from downtown Dubai, guides put it at 25 to 30 minutes via Al Ittihad Road; from Dubai International Airport it is about 12 kilometres, roughly 15 minutes. The route is well signposted once you are on Al Ittihad Road, and the park’s own car parks sit inside the gated area, included in the AED 30 vehicle entry.

By metro and bus

There is no metro station at the beach. The nearest Green Line stations are Al Qiyadah and Abu Hail, about 6 to 7 kilometres from the park, according to a Property Finder park guide, and from either you need a short taxi ride or a bus for the last stretch. The bus to know is the C28: it runs between Gold Souq Bus Station (also listed as Al Baraha Bus Station) in Deira and Mamzar Beach Park Terminus, stopping at the beach entrances along the way, in roughly 40 minutes. A detailed guide to the Mamzar bus routes confirms the C28 as the most direct option, with C15 and C10/C12 also listed as serving the park area. Check the live schedule in the S’hail app on the day, since bus timings change and the C28’s first and last departures vary by direction and day.

By taxi from anywhere in Dubai

A taxi or ride-hailing car is the most straightforward option if you are carrying beach gear or travelling with small children. From central Dubai, one guide puts the fare at roughly AED 40 to AED 60. Ask for “Al Mamzar Beach Park” for the gated park, or name the free beach explicitly if that is where you are headed.

Al Mamzar Beach Location: Pins, Landmarks and What to Look For

If you navigate by map pin, search for “Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai” rather than “Al Mamzar Beach Sharjah” — the Sharjah wording will still find it, but the Dubai name returns the park entrance reliably. Useful landmarks on the approach are Century Mall and the Dubai International Bowling Centre area, and the park sits at the end of Al Khaleej Road in the Al Mamzar residential district. From the beach, the Sharjah skyline across the water confirms you are at the border end of Dubai, not at one of the city’s southern beaches.

Tips for the Trip

Decide paid park or free beach before you leave

This single decision shapes the whole visit: the paid park gives you lawns, shade, barbecue areas, pools and lifeguarded beaches for AED 5 per person or AED 30 per car, while the free beach gives you sand and sea with none of the park facilities. Families with a picnic plan should choose the park; a quick swim and sunset walk suits the free beach.

Bring a NOL card for the park gate

Park entry is paid by NOL card at the gate, so carry a topped-up card even if you are arriving by taxi. The same card covers the C28 bus if you are travelling by public transport.

Go early on weekends

Friday and Saturday afternoons are the busiest times, and the park’s barbecue areas and shaded seating fill first. An early start also gives you the best light for photographs and the calmest swimming conditions.

Check the beachfront works before a special trip

With the Al Mamzar Beaches redevelopment still rolling out — Lagoon Beach open since May 2026, the Corniche phase still being prepared — facilities and access points beside the old park can change. A quick check of Dubai Municipality’s announcements before a big group trip is worth the minute it takes.

Is Al Mamzar Beach Worth It from Sharjah?

Yes — and the border location is the reason. For Sharjah residents it is the closest beach park with lawns, barbecue areas, lifeguarded swimming and a proper park behind the sand, all within about 15 minutes of the city centre. The trade-off is that it is a Dubai Municipality park, so you pay Dubai’s entry fee and follow Dubai’s park rules, including the ladies’ days on Mondays and Wednesdays in the gated park. If you want a completely free, no-facilities swim, the public beach beside the park does that job; if you want a full family day out with shade and a barbecue, the gated park is worth the AED 5. Either way, get the entrance right before you set off, and the border beach that Sharjah searches for becomes a very easy day out.