Part of the Jumeirah Beach Residence, this waterfront gathering place is a favorite of locals as well as visitors. Featuring restaurants and retail spots as well as sand sculptures and alfresco artists, a 1.7-kilometer strip dubbed The Walk is a lively promenade. Just beyond that is the beach itself, which offers yoga and CrossFit programs; at night, an outdoor cinema screens films and sporting events, but the real Hollywood moment takes place during the ravishing sunsets over the gulf.
