Top 10 Beach Cities (2008)
According to AskMen online magazine, Miami (Florida, USA) is the city with the best sand beaches in the world. It is followed by Dubai (UAE) and Barcelona (Spain). But don’t forget the wonderful beaches of Australia, Brazil and South Africa, as well.
The sand and the surf are an integral part of these cities. Sandy fringes act as an integral part of their structure, atmosphere and overall identities. Proximity to water is the main factor when considering building a settlement.
1. Miami
Best beach of Miami is just 90 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Cuba. South Beach, Miami’s most iconic stretch of sand, is bordered by Ocean Drive’s restaurants, bars and hotels. Here in Miami is where the world’s jet-set come to top up their tans and dance until the early hours.
2. Dubai
Dubai is built from the ground up in the desert, to be one of the world’s busiest beachside cities. Best beach of Dubai may be Jumeirah Beach. Dubai is also known for its daring architecture, gaudy style and sweltering heat.
3. Barcelona
Barceloneta Beach attracts up to 7 million people a year. The city sits on the edge of the Mediterranean and boasts over 2.5 miles of stunning white-sand beaches. Barcelona is a heady mix of architecture, shopping and nightlife.
Here are the top 10 cities with best beaches in the world, according to this survey:
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Being a resident of Dubai for the last 20 years, I think I know a little somewhat about the ways of life here.
Everything is artificial, including the beaches. Yes, they are well maintained, facilities - check, great roads to drive by - check, but get yourself into the water only if you like the idea of swimming in a sewage dump. The water at the shore is a disgusting shade of brown-gray with pieces of plastic wrapping themselves around your legs. This is due to the constant sewage disposal going on a few kilometers away. Sometimes there’s even residues of crude oil washing up on the sand.
There has been tremendous growth in population here, but there hasn’t been a corresponding growth in sewage disposal facilities. Theres about 200 trucks carrying tons of sewage lined up every time you check, waiting for their turn to dump their load. They’ve now resorted to the simplest option - dumping waste directly into the sea or into manholes, which again goes out straight to the sea. The government is least bothered.
People have been getting sick after spending a day at the beach. The water is getting toxic and both Jumeirah and Mamzar beach are not swim-worthy anymore. You can try the Burj Al Arab beach though; I’m guessing the hotel has taken measures to clean out the water around that area.
Enough said? Revise your rankings..