I think firstly I should state that my review is for the public area for the Jumeira Beach (The private are is basically the beach specifically for the burj-al-arab hotel.)

My wife enjoyed our visit to the beach. it was not 'untidy and dirty' like some told us but very enjoyable. You are not disturbed in any way and can really get on with your holiday. There are open showers for those who wish to wash of and places to eat very nearby, I still miss those McArabia Burgers!

Though we thought we would return everyday, we only visited it twice, but this was purely because there was so much else to do in our week in Dubai.