Last updated: June 29, 2026 | 16:59

Sajila Saseendran, Chief Reporter

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The beach sensory room at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach 2Supplied

Dubai: Jumeirah Beach 2 has become Dubai's first beach to earn the Gold Accessibility Certification from the World Disability Union with the standout addition of the Middle East's first beach sensory room, Dubai Municipality announced on Monday.

The accreditation puts it among the region's most inclusive coastal destinations, recognising its commitment to offering a safe, welcoming environment for People of Determination in line with international accessibility standards and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Six months, big change

The achievement came off the back of a comprehensive six-month programme by Dubai Municipality that combined infrastructure upgrades, specialist accessibility solutions, staff training and operational improvements.

These efforts are aimed at ensuring visitors of all abilities can enjoy the beach independently and comfortably.

The beach now offers dedicated parking spaces for People of Determination, accessible pathways and ramps, accessible toilets and showers, wheelchair charging stations, golf cart transfers, inclusive playground facilities, complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas, a dedicated swimming platform, and floating wheelchairs for safe sea access.

A room like no other

The sensory room is a purpose-built space designed to support visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory sensitivities.

It offers a calm, regulated environment that visitors can use before, during or after their time at the beach. The certification is part of Dubai Municipality's broader effort to develop inclusive public beaches across the emirate and reflects Dubai's continued ambition to become one of the world's most accessible and liveable cities.