Dubai's new beachfront destination Palm West Beach opens - in pictures

From water sports to new restaurants and cafes, here's what to expect from Palm West Beach

Palm West Beach looks out across to the looming Marina skyline. All photos Antonie Robertson/The National

Bali-inspired Koko Bay has opened at Palm West Beach

The spot features beach beanbags and hammocks, inspired by the beach bars of Bali

Palm West Beach spans 1.6 kilometres

Koko Bay is already proving a popular spot

Palm West Beach will offer a number of beach-side dining spots

Senōr Pico is one of the new restaurants located at Palm West Beach

The colourful spot will serve up authentic Mexican food

Outdoor seating at Senōr Pico at Dubai's West Palm Beach

There will be a number of water sport activities on offer from kayaking to VR diving

Senōr Pico is now open at Dubai's Palm West Beach

More than 300 illuminated palm trees line the promenade at Dubai's Palm West Beach

The beach offers great views across the Dubai's towering Marina skyline

Dubai's Palm West Beach is now open to the public

Bali-inspired vibes at Koko Bay

The promenade also features fountains that children will love

Koko Bay at Dubai's Palm West Beach

The newly opened West Beach located on The Palm Dubai

Koko Bay offers relaxed beachfront dining at Dubai's Palm West Beach

The newly opened West Beach

A new stretch of promenade beachfront sprinkled with cafes and restaurants has officially opened at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah.

West Beach by Nakheel Malls is a walkable waterfront destination spanning 1.6 kilometres. The promenade is lined with more than 300 illuminated palm trees and fountains.

The beach looks out across to the towering Marina skyline, and will offer families a range of water sport activities including kayaking and VR diving, as well as quiet spots to relax during the day. Also onsite will be beach buggies to help families get around, as well as covered parking facilities with more than 500 spaces.

Palm West Beach is also pet friendly.

The spot is home to a number of new beachfront restaurants and cafes, including Bali-inspired Koko Bay, and the upcoming Jones The Grocer, Aprons and Hammers, Lucky Fish, Señor Pico, and Orange Chameleon, among others.

Palm West Beach will also include eight 5-star Hotels: Fairmont The Palm, Five Palm Jumeirah, Soho Palm Jumeirah, Adagio Aparthotels, Byblos, Hilton Palm Jumeirah, and One Palm.

Scroll through the gallery above to check out Palm West Beach