Urban Beach at Docklands, 4th– 20th July 2008

Can you believe it? Ireland’s very first ‘urban beach’ will be created in the heart of Dublin city this summer. Inspired by cities like Amsterdam, Paris, Prague and Berlin, George’s Dock in the IFSC in Docklands, will be transformed into a tropical seaside oasis which will be home to plenty of sizzling summer activities for Dubliners of all ages. The beach, an initiative of the Docklands Authority, will be in place from Friday 4th July to Sunday 20th July.

A relaxing haven in the midst of the bustling IFSC, the Urban Beach will be dotted with palm trees and surrounded by beach cabanas, lounge chairs, beach umbrellas and a refreshment beach hut. Visitors will have the opportunity to practise yoga or tai chi, play a game of chess or boules or simply relax on a lounge chair surrounded by palm trees and watch the world go by.

Beach goers will feel like they are beside the seaside with a programme of events including a special ‘baby beach’ area for sand castle building and those in search of a few rays at lunchtime can escape the office for a siesta– bring your own beach towel or relax on a sun-lounger. More energetic types can set up volleyball nets for a fun game or two.

Let’s hope we have a window of fine weather in July to get the maximum benefit from this exciting development.
Further information on the Urban Beach at Docklands can be found at www.dublindocklands.ie

Above: The Paris Plage along the River Seine.