Men�were turned away from one of Dubai's popular beaches on Sunday under new "women-only" regulations.
The Dubai Municipality has launched more women-only days at the emirate's top beach parks, popular with families and tourists for the stretches of sand and connecting gardens that can all be accessed with a small entry fee.�
Under the new decree, Jumeirah Beach Park and Al Mamzar Beach Park are setting aside two days each week -- Monday and Wednesday at Jumeirah, Sunday and Tuesday at Al Mamzar -- as women-only days.�
The only males allowed in are those under the age of four. Even the lifeguards and park staff will be female on those days, reported Dubai daily newspaper Khaleej Times.�
"The move is part of the civic body?s plan to make the leisure destinations more women-friendly to encourage them into more physical activities and keep fit," said the Times report.
Monday was already a women-only day at Jumeirah Beach Park and the Dubai Municipality's decision to add more was a result of positive feedback from female customers.
Bikinis remain tightly controlled
Men must head to the open beach areas away from the enclosed parks.�
Note to female foreign tourists: bikinis remain subject to a strict dress code and are limited to the beach areas only.�
The Municipality also separated areas by activity. There are now designated beach areas for barbecuing, sun-bathing and other activities.�
Designated spaces for ladies is an ongoing trend in the city.�
Last year, the emirate's first women-only dance night --� launched as an event to allow Arab women to "let their hair down" -- was held at the Gloria Hotel, while a number of Dubai hotels including the Tamani Hotel Dubai Marina and the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel have opened ladies-only floors.�
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