Dubai opens 50+ investment opportunities at Al Mamzar Beaches, spanning waterfront F&B, leisure and SME projects

Dubai Municipality has opened more than 50 investment, commercial and operational opportunities across Al Mamzar Beaches, making over 31,000 square metres of waterfront commercial space available to investors, operators and entrepreneurs. Unit sizes range from 40 to 750 square metres and cover food and beverage, water sports, fitness and wellness, marine activities and entertainment. Interested parties have until 3 July 2026 to submit applications.

"Combining comprehensive commercial opportunities with modern leisure and lifestyle experiences, Al Mamzar Beaches represent a new model for activating public destinations through strategic partnerships with the private sector," said Mohammed Faraidooni, Director of Markets at Dubai Municipality. "The initiative is part of our efforts to build a dynamic ecosystem that empowers established and emerging businesses to contribute to Dubai’s development."

The opportunities are being made available for the first time since the official opening of Khor Al Mamzar Beach and span both Khor Al Mamzar Beach and Corniche Beach. Thirty percent of the available units will be allocated to members of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development (Dubai SME), Emirati entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, reflecting a targeted drive to support local business participation.

Project highlights and facilities

• More than 50 commercial and operational units across 31,000+ sq m
• Unit sizes from 40 to 750 sq m
• 300-metre night-swimming beach
• World’s first women-only beach operating 24/7
• First-of-its-kind floating bridge
• 5.5-kilometre cycling and jogging track
• 24-hour operating model to support continuous visitor flow

Al Mamzar Beaches are positioned as a fully integrated destination designed to blend leisure, sport and relaxation. Dubai Municipality has set up a dedicated investment hub, in collaboration with Dubai SME, to provide flexible market entry for start-ups and to facilitate growth for Emirati entrepreneurs and SMEs within a high-visibility beachfront environment. An investment gateway has also been established to allow private operators to submit innovative proposals for new business concepts across the institution’s public assets.

The municipality expects a transformative commercial impact for the Deira area. Khor Al Mamzar Beach recorded more than 500,000 visitors within six weeks of opening, and the destination is projected to attract about 7 million visitors annually, with reported growth rates exceeding 170%. Its proximity to Dubai International Airport and major urban centres is cited as a key factor enhancing investor returns and aligning with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

Proposals will be evaluated on operational capability, commercial and experiential value, alignment with the destination’s retail and lifestyle vision, and the involvement of SMEs and local entrepreneurs. Premium waterfront dining and leisure offerings are highlighted as priority uses expected to strengthen the destination’s market appeal under the new 24-hour model, designed to sustain visitor numbers beyond traditional operating hours.

Dubai Municipality held an exclusive unveiling event attended by investors and business leaders from across the UAE to launch the opportunities. The municipality is inviting ambitious investors seeking a foothold in a high-traffic coastal destination to submit applications before the 3 July 2026 deadline.