Bluewaters Island
A man-made island beyond JBR Beach with restaurants, hotels and a boardwalk, home to the giant Ain Dubai observation wheel.
Bluewaters Island is connected to JBR Beach by a footbridge. The Wharf and the seafront promenade are lined with restaurants and cafés, with views back to the Dubai Marina skyline. The island's Ain Dubai, about 250 m tall, is the world's tallest observation wheel, but it has been closed for extended maintenance since 2022, so check whether it has reopened before you go. Walking from JBR across the bridge takes about 10 minutes, or you can take a shuttle bus from DMCC metro station.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops approx. 10:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Dubai Marina & JBR
- The View at The Palm
- Palm Jumeirah / Atlantis The Palm
- Madinat Jumeirah & Souk Madinat
- Ski Dubai
- Burj Al Arab
- Kite Beach, Dubai
- Alserkal Avenue