Quick Facts

• Location: Northern Dead Sea shore, Kalya area
• Entry Fee: Approximately 25 USD for day visitors (verify current rates)
• Hours: Daylight hours when lifeguards are on duty
• Facilities: Showers, Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Parking, Lifeguards
• Best For: Families, luxury seekers, multi-day stays, day trips from Jerusalem

Overview

Biankini Beach is where the Dead Sea meets Moroccan design. Located on the northern shore near Kalya, about 35 to 45 minutes from Jerusalem, this private resort delivers a full Dead Sea experience wrapped in distinctive architecture and decor. The property sits on 5 acres and includes 74 accommodation units, a Moroccan-themed restaurant, a semi-Olympic freshwater pool, a salt room, treatment facilities, and direct beach access with lifeguards.

Unlike the free public beaches further south, Biankini charges a day visitor entrance fee (approximately 25 USD, though rates vary). That fee buys you private beach access, facilities, and the distinctive resort atmosphere. You float in the same hypersaline Dead Sea water (34.2% salinity), use the abundant free mineral mud, and experience the same effortless buoyancy as anywhere else on the shore. What’s different is the setting: arched doorways, stained glass, decorative tile work, and ornate light fixtures create an aesthetic that stands apart from the modernist hotels at Ein Bokek.

This is an excellent choice if you want Dead Sea access close to Jerusalem, prefer a private resort experience, plan to stay multiple nights, or simply like the Moroccan aesthetic. Families will appreciate the dedicated children’s facilities and multiple pool options.

Why Visitors Choose Biankini

Close to Jerusalem, 35 to 45 minutes versus 90+ minutes to southern beaches

Private beach access, more intimate setting than free public beaches

Distinctive Moroccan design, beautiful architecture and aesthetic

Full facilities, pools, restaurant, bar, salt room, treatment services all on-site

Abundant free mud, no need to purchase packaged alternatives

Family-friendly, children’s pools, activities, and dedicated facilities

Accommodation options, stay overnight or visit as a day trip

The Dead Sea Experience

The core Dead Sea experience here is identical to every other beach: you float effortlessly in water containing 34.2% dissolved minerals. Your body becomes buoyant instantly. No swimming skill required. Sit back, relax, and drift. The recommended soak time is 15 to 20 minutes. Don’t stay in longer; the mineral concentration will irritate your skin and eyes.

What distinguishes Biankini is the resort setting surrounding the experience. The Moroccan architecture, stained glass windows, and decorative tile work create a distinctive ambiance. You float with views of the Moab Mountains, then towel off near ornate light fixtures and arched doorways. It’s Dead Sea floating with resort polish.

The shoreline here has abundant natural black mineral mud, available free to all guests. Scoop it directly from the beach, apply to your skin and face (avoid eyes), let it dry 10 to 15 minutes in the sun, then rinse at the freshwater showers. The mud contains magnesium, calcium, potassium, and bromide, minerals traditionally associated with skin health benefits.

If you prefer freshwater swimming, the semi-Olympic pool offers an alternative. Children get a dedicated paddling pool. The salt room provides wellness and respiratory treatments.