It all started when my mom from the Philippines sent pictures to our family group chat. They had gone swimming on one of the famous islands in Negros. The crystal clear water took my eye. It brought back memories of home, laughter and the sea breeze for a moment and I felt a gentle pain in my chest. I missed them. I missed the place. I showed the photos to my husband and without hesitation, he said, “Let’s go swimming too, but at night. It’s too hot now.”A wide smile spread across my face at the thought of a spontaneous night adventure. My husband searched and pinned the nearest night beach. Jumeirah’s 24/7 night beach.
We brought a few snacks. We left home by 6 p.m. It took us around 45 minutes to get to Jumeirah Beach. I was astonished to see the parking lot already crowded. After one round, we got lucky as a car pulled out, allowing us to park right away.
As we walked to the beach, I couldn’t help but pause and look up. The sky was awesome. The clouds were in hues of light pink and soft yellow, mixing like a pastel dream. Everything felt still and perfect. Just ahead, a tall structure stood gracefully. A light installation designed to illuminate and enhance the beauty of the beach at night.
We found our spot on the beach and put down our things and ready to soak in the view. The sky had suddenly turned a little darker, almost as if someone had dimmed the light. What truly surprised me were the strips of light pink that still stayed in the sky. Marking across the dimming horizon like soft brushstrokes. I was shocked that many people were swimming. Summer in Dubai, night swimming is famous because the daytime heat is intense. So many come out after sunset or very early in the morning to cool off. The air was warm and a little humid but comfortable enough for a night by the sea. My husband was too excited. He got off his shirt and ran to the water.
I walked around. Took out my phone to capture the moment. The beach, the creative light and some of the beauty that surrounds me. In the distance, the famous Burj Khalifa came into scene. Soaring above the cityscape. When I returned, I couldn’t withstand the call of the warm, soft wavy water any longer. The water was warm, the waves gentle but playful. We laughed like kids, allowing the water to hurl us smoothly.
After two hours of swimming in the night vibe, we decided it was time to head home. We took some selfies before we changed.
Back in the car, he suggested a quick stop by the Burj Al Arab area for some ice cream to cool off. After enjoying our treat, we drove past the iconic Burj Al Arab. Its lights were shining in the night as well as with the surrounding hotels. The whole night felt mystic, proof that in Dubai, where the ocean never sleeps, there’s always a new adventure waiting just after sunset.
Photos taken using Samsung S25 Ultra
Collage using Canva
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