An artist's impression of the retail space on Jumeirah Beach 2. DUBAI MEDIA OFFICE

Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach 2 and Umm Suqeim 1 beach will have a modern makeover with commercial facilities as part of Dubai’s master plan. The development plan is part of the Dubai Master Plan for Public Beaches recently approved by Dubai’s Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under the plan, existing beaches will be developed with advanced facilities, and new beaches will be opened; increasing the length of public beaches in Dubai by 400 percent by 2040. In the short term, retail kiosks will be constructed on Jumeirah Beach 2 and Umm Suqeim 1 and the beach will see new water sports facilities and the installation of smart safe lockers. Long-term initiatives include a study to explore the offering of new commercial investment opportunities through the introduction of retail outlets, restaurants, and marine sports activities. Jumeirah Public Beach 2 recently saw the introduction of a 73-metre marine platform. The first facility of its kind in the UAE, the platform features three lanes designed to ease accessibility for people of determination to the sea. ICA/Expat Media
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