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When business traveller Dubai resident Michelle Palmer isn't catapaulting Jumeirah Beach Park into the news by having sex on it, what can holidaymakers expect from it?

Opened in 1989, it's a 12-hectare area of park with a (usually) family-friendly beach attached.

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You'll find it:

• 8 miles north of The Palm
• 9 miles southwest of Dubai International Airport

According to Virtual Tourist user Escadora7:

Somewhat outside the buzzing city-streets, Jumeirah seems to be moving at a slower pace. People are sunbathing, barbequing, or playing Volleyball and other beach-games; a little food-shack sells soft-drinks and snacks (hot-dogs, keebabs, etc.)

And that's seconded by Tripadvisor user shax:

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,

According to Dubai City guide you can expect to pay 5 dhs for access to the beach, and 20 dhs for parking.

Ladies' day is Saturday, but don't expect to see Palmer sunning herself there - she faces a jail sentence of between three months and six years...