Dubai allows camping with caravans on Jebel Ali beach

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Dubai Municipality has announced that camping with caravans on the Jebel Ali beach is now allowed as long as people obtain a valid permit.

Applications for a 30-day free permit can be made through the municipality's website.

All it takes is a valid copy of the caravan/trailer registration and a copy of the Emirates ID or passport (visitors) of the campers.

A permit will be issued immediately, the municipality confirmed in a statement.

The beach currently designated for camping-related activity in the emirate is in the Jebel Ali area with Makani number 0001864652.

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