Quick answer
Reports say dogs are allowed at 25 Minutes to Tulum on a leash, but this has not been independently verified yet.
The catch nobody mentions: Reported entry: paid (unverified). Access: private, day pass.
The rules
Reports say dogs must be leashed, with no off-leash area. We have not independently confirmed it. Reported entry: paid, which we have not independently confirmed.
This is a public beach where dogs are accepted rather than formally invited, which is a different thing and worth being clear about. Local tolerance is what keeps it accessible: pick up after your dog, and do not let them approach families without asking.
Getting there, and what to expect
- Getting in
- Private beach at Bab Al Nojoum, entered on a paid day pass 25 Minutes to Tulum (operator, 25minutestotulum.com; page article:modified_time 2026-01-20)
- Where it is
- Bab Al Nojoum, Hudayriyat Mar Vista, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi 25 Minutes to Tulum (operator, 25minutestotulum.com)
Not confirmed yet — and we are working on it
The open question: Is the Sundays-only dog access at 25 Minutes to Tulum still current?
The operator named this venue dog-friendly on Sundays only, in April 2026. A day-of-week restriction is exactly the kind of detail that changes without notice and that would send an owner home. Confirm with the venue before publishing it as settled.
Sources
Every claim on this page, and where it came from. Operator statements and primary legislation rank above guides and first-hand reports.
| Claim | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|
| The best dog-friendly beaches to enjoy with your pup this — Free entry for dogs. Sundays from 10am. 25 Minutes to Tulum, Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat, Hudayriyat Island. Hudayriat Island. If… | Time Out Abu Dhabi | press |
| Dogs are now allowed at this famous Abu Dhabi beach club. Dhs200 (redeemable on food and drink). Sundays from 10am. 25 Minutes to Tulum, Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat, Hudayriyat Island. Looking… | Time Out Abu Dhabi | press |
| Hudayriyat Public Beach Save this for your next paw-some outing! 🐕 لكل من — Dog-friendly locations: 25 Mins to Tulum (Sundays only) AED 199 per dog — to book: +971 2 559 0453 🚨 For… | instagram.com | community |
| I sent the first message in April 2023, asking — 25 Minutes To Tulum launched their Sandy Paws Sunday's. They offer a day pass of AED200 which is fully redeemable on f&b. At the beach you… | instagram.com | community |
Cited from: https://www.daidubai.com/beaches — Doggie Adventures in Dubai. Community directory, 0-6 star system, correct emirate labelling. Highest trust of the community sources., https://dogparksdubai.com/beaches — competitor. Geography unreliable (all emirates labelled 'Dubai'), photos are recycled stock. Used only as a discovery list, never as a fact source.
Last verified: 23 August 2026. Beach rules in the UAE change without notice. If you find something different on the ground, tell us and we will re-verify.
Report a changeBefore you go to any UAE beach
Four things apply at every beach in this guide, not just this one. Under Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 several breeds are classed as dangerous animals nationwide, so check the UAE banned dog breeds list before you travel. The beach season runs October to April — outside it, go at sunrise or after sunset, and read up on hot sand and paw safety, because sand can burn paw pads within seconds. Press the back of your hand to the sand for five seconds: if you cannot hold it there, your dog cannot walk on it. Pack for the heat using the dog beach gear list, and assume a leash is mandatory unless this page says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed at 25 Minutes to Tulum?
Reports say dogs are allowed at 25 Minutes to Tulum on a leash, but this has not been independently verified yet. This rests on press coverage rather than an official source, so we list it as reported. We last checked this on 23 August 2026.
Is there an entry fee at 25 Minutes to Tulum?
Reported fee: paid — not yet independently verified.
Can my dog swim at 25 Minutes to Tulum?
This has not been officially confirmed at 25 Minutes to Tulum. We list it as unconfirmed rather than guess — check on-site signage on the day.
Does my dog need to be on a leash at 25 Minutes to Tulum?
Reports say a leash is required at 25 Minutes to Tulum, though this has not been independently verified yet.