News just in - Emirates Beach will now remain open until Sunday 5th October! On the beach is a driftwood café and bar, deckchairs to relax in, and new for this year a bandstand hosting a range of entertainment – all surrounding the central fountain in Chamberlain Square. Storytelling sessions from Birmingham Central Library will keep the younger visitors amused, while fitness sessions will keep the adults in trim for the summer holidays. With palm trees, soothing beach sound effects and a 15 metre backdrop first showing an idyllic image of Dubai, visitors to the city can relax with the sand between their toes in their own tropical paradise. This year visitors will also get the chance to win fantastic luxury holidays to Dubai and other stunning locations, courtesy of Emirates. Find out how to enter the competition. Organised by Birmingham City Council, a full schedule of events will be taking place over the summer, providing activities and entertainment for visitors of all ages. See below for full details. Laurie Berryman, Emirates' Manager UK North said: "We are thrilled to help bring back this fantastic summer attraction to the people of Birmingham. Our support of the Emirates Beach demonstrates our commitment to the region and helps us highlight the ease of travelling direct to Dubai and beyond from Birmingham". Find out more about Emirates flying from Birmingham International Airport

Beach Scene Backdrop A 15m backdrop will feature 3 different relaxing beach scenes:

Dubai 4 July to 1 August Mauritius 2 August to 15 August Australia 16 August to 14 September

Schedule of Entertainments on the Emirates Beach

Monday 1 September 11am - 12.30pm, Football Coaching 1.15pm - 3pm, Football Coaching Tuesday 2 September No entertainment planned Wednesday 3 September No entertainment planned Thursday 4 September No entertainment planned Friday 5 September 5pm - 7pm, The GoLightly Twins Saturday 6 September 12pm - 2.30pm, Empress Temeree 4.30pm, Beach closes to the public 5pm - 9pm, Q Club event - with DJs and entertainment (not suitable for young children) Sunday 7 September 12pm - 2.30pm, Kings of Spain 4.30pm - 7pm, Caroline Severn Monday 8 September No entertainment planned Tuesday 9 September 11am - 2pm, Victor Yates Care Home day out, with singalong entertainment from Lynnette Webb amongst others Wednesday 10 September No entertainment planned Thursday 11 September No entertainment planned Friday 12 September Birmingham's first Light Night, as part of ArtsFest. 4pm - 10.30pm, dance and music on the stage. See link below to ArtsFest page for more information Saturday 13 September 12 noon - 8pm, Dance performances and workshops as part of ArtsFest See link below for more details Sunday 14 September 12 noon - 6.30pm, Dance performances and workshops as part of ArtsFest See link below for more details