The best beach clubs in Dubai

From chic creekside venues to a strip of hotspots on Palm West Beach..

Beach clubs are a bonafide Dubai pastime, especially as we move to the cool winter months. Whether it’s relaxed and refined or sleek party spots from abroad, Dubai’s best beach clubs offer something for everyone.

Here are the coolest beach clubs in Dubai to book a spot at.

New: Casa Amor

Renowned for being one of the most exclusive beach clubs in the French Riviera, Casa Amor is now bringing its lively music rituals, free-spirited ambience, and delicious Southern French cuisine to the pristine shores of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira. By day, beachgoers can enjoy Casa Amor’s signature alchemy of music, art, food, and wellbeing with a day on the sand. As the sun sets, the tempo goes up, as Casa Amor welcomes guests to for sundowners with signature cocktails at the world-class bar. Pure bliss.

Daily: Dhs600 with Dhs200 redeemable

Casa Amor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, beach 9am to sunset, restaurant 12.30pm to 11pm. @casaamordubai

New: Gigi Rigolatto

The first opening at J1 Beach has seen St Tropez hotspot Gigi Rigolatto open its doors. Featuring a lush, landscaped garden, inviting pool area, Bellini bar, and a boutique, it’s a chic space inspired by the Italian Dolce Vita and its French Riviera heritage that promises relaxed and refined days of tan-topping. There’s a handful of loungers available by the poolside, but much of the beach club experience is down on the shorefront. The famed Gigi Circus kids club will also open soon, making it the place to be for families.

Weekdays: Dhs300 non-redeemable
Weekends: Dhs400 non-redeemable

Gigi Rigolatto, J1 Beach, pool 10am to sunset, restaurant 12pm to 6pm and 8pm to 1am. Tel: (0)4 558 2067 @gigi_beach_dubai

The 305

The 305, located at The Club at Palm West Beach, brings a touch of Miami magic to Dubai. The 305 promises feel-good day-cay vibes whether it’s for a weekend pool day or a long weekday lunch. Alongside a small indoor restaurant, there’s ample tables on the terrace for dining with your toes in the sand, plus a lounger-lined swimming pool, and a private stretch of sand with a collection of day beds. Nestled between palm trees, the oh-so-Instagrammable beach club is an ode to the Magic City, adorned in bubblegum shades of pink and green that gives it that blockbuster Barbie feel.

Monday to Thursday: Dhs200, fully redeemable
Fri to Sun: Dhs250, with Dhs125 redeemable

The 305 Dubai, The Club, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, daily 9am to sunset (beach) and until midnight (restaurant). @305dubai

Azure Beach

Set around a huge pool at Rixos Premium Dubai, Azure Beach benefits from a photo-worthy Ain Dubai backdrop. There’s a chilled-out soundtrack to accompany laid-back pool days here through the week, which cranks up once the weekend rolls around. For a VIP experience, book one of their private cabanas complete with a separate plunge pool.

Monday to Thursday: Dhs200 with Dhs100 redeemable
Friday to Sunday: Dhs300 with Dhs150 redeemable

Azure Beach Dubai, Rixos Premium, JBR, 10am to 7pm daily. Tel: (0)52 777 9472. @azurebeachdubai

Barasti

A long standing icon on Dubai’s party scene, Barasti is a no-frills beach club where you can take a dip in the pool, laze on the beach, fuel up in the restaurant, and party into the night on the sand listening to live music. There’s always something going on at this popular Mina Seyhai spot, and it regularly draws a crowd thanks to its free entry policy and the regular rotation of pool parties, ladies’ nights and drinks deals.

Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Al Sufouh, 8am to 3am daily. Tel: (0)4 318 1313. @barastibeach

BCH:CLB

BCH:CLB is a day-to-night experience of Mediterranean eats, global beats, and seriously ‘Gram worthy decor. Spread out over a sprawling indoor-outdoor space, the whitewashed venue is centred around a super-sized shimmering infinity pool, where plush day beds for two are dotted across the water. For a VIP day out, there are also a collection of beach houses, each with a swim-up bar and their own private amenities, which come with direct access to the pool and close proximity to the DJ booth.

Mon to Thurs: Dhs200 minimum spend
Fri to Sun: Dhs300 minimum spend

Backdropped by the stunning Marina Skyline, Be Beach is a luxurious beach club with a charming coastal feel, with an array of luxe loungers and cabanas dotted across the sugary sand. Dotted with palm trees and adorned in natural and earthy tones, it’s a rustic-luxe spot that’s been designed to transport you to summers on the Med. At the top, a gorgeously inviting infinity pool is lined with sun loungers, and faces out towards the Arabian Gulf. There’s also a Mediterranean restaurant serving up European flavours inspired by the seaside setting and a vibrant bar deck, where master mixology takes centre stage.

Mon to Thurs: From Dhs200, fully redeemable (lounge) and from Dhs250, with Dhs150 redeemable (sun lounger)
Fri to Sun: From Dhs300 fully redeemable (lounge) and from Dhs300, with Dhs150 redeemable (sun lounger)

Beach by FIVE

Soak up the sun at Beach by FIVE, where an 150-metre private beach awaits for a day of tan topping. Snag yourself a double-width lounger, dip between the sea and the glass-lined pool, and soak up the sun.

Monday to Wednesday: Dhs100 ladies, Dhs200 gents, fully redeemable
Thursday to Sunday: Dhs200 ladies, Dhs300 gents, fully redeemable

Beach by FIVE, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 9am to sunset, daily. Tel: (0)4 455 9989, @beachbyfive

Bla Bla

Bla Bla is the hottest day to night destination on JBR. With 21 bars, a restaurant dedicated to international cuisines and one huge beach club all in one place, you won’t need to go anywhere else. Spend the day by the sparkling azure pool and Bali-style beach bar, then head on over to The Tent which has plenty of ultra-cool themed bars all under one roof.

Weekdays: From Dhs200, fully redeemable
Weekends: From Dhs300, fully redeemable

Bla Bla, The Beach opposite JBR, Dubai, beach club open 10am to sunset daily. Tel: (0)58 606 3535. @blabladubai

COVEBEACH

Dubai’s popular homegrown beach club COVEBEACH is back, with a stunning new look and a prime location on JBR. The gorgeous beach club is now found at La Vie residences, and in its first phase invites guests to dine at a chic new restaurant, sip on drinks in the refined lounge, or work on your tan at the pool. Right now, guests can take a dip in the first of two COVEBEACH pools – the Moët pool – which is family-friendly. It’s surrounded by an array of loungers, cabanas and beds, perfect for keeping cool between dips in the pool, and grazing on the internationally-inspired poolside menu.

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: Dhs200, with Dhs100 redeemable
Weds, Sat, Sun: Dhs300, with Dh150 redeemable

COVEBEACH, La Vie, JBR, pool daily 10am to sunset, restaurant 12pm to 11.30pm Mon to Thurs and 12pm to 12am Fri to Sun. Tel: (0)50 454 6920. @covebeachdubai

Drift Beach Dubai

Drift Beach has long been popular with Dubai’s IT-crowd and for good reason. With amazing sea views, a luxe infinity pool and beautiful restaurant, it’s certainly a wow-worthy place to spend a weekend at. Cameras at the ready, you’re going to want a shot of this.

Weekdays: Dhs150 non-redeemable
Weekends: Dhs200 non-redeemable

Drift Beach Dubai, One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai, Pool and Beach: 10am to 7pm, Restaurant: 9am to 10pm. Tel: (0)4 315 2200. @driftbeachdubai

Eva Beach Restaurant

Eva Beach House brings a blissful slice of Tulum’s sandy shores to a sun-drenched seaside spot within Palm West Beach’s The Club. If you want to embark on a full culinary experience, book a table at the boho-chic restaurant. Those looking to spend the day topping up their tans can perch up on one of Eva Beach Restaurant’s plush sun loungers, shaded by parasols, or enjoy a VIP day in one of their luxe cabanas.

Weekdays: Dhs200, with Dhs100 redeemable
Weekends: Dhs300, with Dhs200 redeemable

February 30

Since it opened on the coveted stretch of sand-meets-restaurants at Palm West Beach, February 30 has had no shortage of visitors. It’s the ultimate spot to enjoy a beach day. February 30 Dubai greets guests with a soundtrack of tropical house beats, from both the restaurant tables and beach loungers. The day-to-night destination also serves shisha from the deck, and make sure to grab a seat at the huge circular bar for sundowners.

Weekdays: Dhs150 fully redeemable
Weekends: Dhs250 fully redeemable

February 30 Dubai, West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, daily 12pm to 2am, beach 12pm to 7pm. Tel: (0)4 244 7200. @february30dubai

Gallery 7/40

Gallery 7/40, is a part beach club and part gallery housed in The Club, alongside Eva, San and Playa. Showcasing eclectic decor and Mediterranean cuisine, this venue oozes artistic expression and comes complete with an indoor and outdoor restaurant as well as a swimming pool and its own stretch of beach. Gallery 7/40’s menu boasts a symphony of Greek and Spanish dishes, fusing ingredients from both land and sea with playful twists that complement its surroundings.

Prices: Dhs300, fully redeemable

Gallery 7/40, The Club, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, beach 10am to 7pm daily, restaurant 12pm to 12.30am daily. Tel: (0)58 550 0740. gallery740.com

Koko Bay

Bali-inspired beach club Koko Bay is a beautiful sundowner spot with its rattan furniture, shabby-chic feel and pretty white parasols. Choose from seating inside the whitewashed beach shack-style restaurant or bag a seat on the decking or the sand – cocktail in hand – and enjoy a day of fun in the sun while soaking up the Dubai Marina views. Part restaurant, part beach club, you can book either restaurant tables for dining or sun loungers for a beach day.

Weekdays: Dhs150, fully redeemable
Weekends: Dhs250, fully redeemable

Koko Bay, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, 10am to 1am Mon to Thurs, 10am to 2am Fri, 8am to 2am Sat, 8am to 1am Sun. Tel: (0)4 572 3444. @kokobayuae

Kyma

Just when you thought Palm West Beach couldn’t get any better, along came Kyma. A Grecian-inspired paradise from the Rikas Group powerhouses, creators of the likes of Twiggy, Mimi Kakushi and Gohan, this stunning beach club is perfect for a chic day in the sunshine. On Maldives-imported sugary sand there’s an infinity pool lined with plush sunbeds and cabanas, where guests can enjoy a Mediterranean fusion menu of bites designed to compliment a day of soaking up the sun. There’s also an alfresco restaurant where guests can indulge in long, lazy lunches with their toes in the sand.

Weekdays: Dhs200 
Weekends: Dhs250 

Lucky Fish

With its rustic charm and Mediterranean vibes, Lucky Fish is a stunning spot for beach days, breakfast, lunch or dinner. When dining outdoors, visitors are seated under a sun-dappled white canopy, which features elegant 19th Century French chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, and linen curtains and lush green plants sway gently in the breeze. There’s also cushy sun beds and huge white cabanas on the beach for daytime tan-topping, and a perfectly pretty restaurant for long, lazy lunches of tasty seafood and stunning views.

Weekdays: Dhs300 with Dhs250 redeemable
Weekends: Dhs300 with Dhs250 redeemable

Lucky Fish, West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, beach 10am to sunset daily, restaurant 10am to 12am daily. Tel: (0)4 569 3447. @luckyfishdubai 

Maison De La Plage

Bringing coastal charm and chic French Riviera vibes to a stunning new seaside spot is Maison De La Plage. The latest addition to The Club at Palm West Beach, it comes from the culinary mastermind chef Izu Ani. The warmly hued beach house is a love letter to France, so get ready for fruits de mer, fresh produce and all your quintessentially French dishes. Whether you come for breakfast, a day of topping up the tan, sunset drinks with friends or a delightful dinner, this beachfront venue promises to provide its guests with the ultimate taste of the French Riviera.

Daily: From Dhs250 with Dhs100 redeemable

Maison de la Plage, The Club, Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, daily 10am to 2am. Tel: (0)4 452 3344. @maisondelaplage_

Nobu by the Beach is one of a number of high-profile culinary offerings at Atlantis The Royal. Blending modern luxury with a minimalistic Japanese aesthetic, this one-of-a-kind beach experience comes from acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Designed to look and feel like a contemporary Japanese beach house, each space fuses into the next, from the indoor dining room to the expansive terrace and cocktail bar, which juts out towards the ocean. The beach club is an adults-only space, while families can dine in the restaurant.

Mon to Thurs: Dhs250 non-redeemable
Fri to Sun: Dhs350 non-redeemable

Playa

Playa is a vibrant beach club with a boho edge. Self-described as a ‘celebration of the renewal of life’, it features an indoor restaurant as well as several alfresco areas that spill down to the white sandy beach. Open daily from 10am until 2am, guests can recline on a lounger and soak up the sun by day, snag a seat on the terrace and enjoy a sundowner against the backdrop of the gorgeous skyline in the evening, or stay into the night for lively DJ sets.

Weekdays: Dhs250, fully redeemable
Weekends: Dhs350, fully redeemable

Playa Beach Club, Palm West Beach, beach 9am to sunset daily, restaurant 12pm to 2am. Tel: (800) 75292. @playadubai

Playa Pacha

Playa Pacha, builds on the rich musical dynasty of its Ibizan sister – set here across a dazzling private pool and beach complex. It’s a playground for sun-bronzed revellers, a beachfront leisure treasure bathed in glitz, glamour and sparkling enamour. Having opened in March, it’s staying open all summer long, inviting Dubai residents to enjoy fully redeemable pool passes while listening to sizzling tunes from the live DJs.

Daily: Dhs300 ladies, fully redeemable; Dhs500 gents, fully redeemable

Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, daily 8am to 8pm. Tel: (0)4 455 9989. @playapachadubai

Riva Beach

Old but gold, Riva Beach is a popular beach club in Dubai for families. There’s a generous lap pool as well as a kids pool, and loungers laid out across an expansive stretch of sand. It’s got a relaxed, no-frills feel, but it’s also one of the cheapest beach days on the Palm. Stay into the evening and take advantage of the happy hour drinks deal, or one of the many dinner offers that include a steak night and a BBQ night.

Weekdays: From Dhs95, fully redeemable
Weekends: From Dhs125, fully redeemable

Riva Beach, Building 8 The Shoreline, Palm Jumeirah, daily 7am to 11pm. Tel: (0)4 430 9466. riva-beach.com

Safina

Set between the resort rooms and the romantic 101 Dining, Lounge & Marina, Safina is an adults-only pool and beach experience at One&Only The Palm. The temperature-controlled pool takes centre stage, surrounded by plush white loungers on both sides. There’s split level seating areas that resemble a breezy outdoor lounge on one side, that provide a lovely spot for poolside sips, and chilled music serving as a relaxing backing track. The standout offering is curated to make every guest feel special, with neat wooden amenity trays stocked with sun screen, fans and even UNO cards for some competitive play.

Weekdays: Dhs450 non-redeemable
Weekends: Dhs650 non-redeemable

Safina, One&Only The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, daily 8.30am to sunset. Tel: (0)4 440 1010. @safina_dxb

SĀN Beach

San Beach is a retreat-style space inspired by and named after Africa’s first indigenous tribe, the San. Split into pristine beach (made with premium white sand), a large infinity pool lined with chic sun loungers, an outdoor seating area with submerged pool bar and an indoor restaurant with huge open kitchen, SĀN offers something for everyone. Art and sculpture is used throughout to communicate the SĀN story, and elements of earth, wind, fire and water are carried through the design causing intrigue from every angle. Semi-circular window doors offer a view to the beach in front, as well as Ain Dubai and Dubai Marina views.

Weekdays: Dhs200 non-redeemable
Weekends: Dhs250 non-redeemable

SĀN Beach, West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, 9am to 12am Mon to Thurs, 9am to 1am Fri to Sun. Tel: (0)4 458 0499. @sanbeach.dubai

Soul Beach

Soul Beach is set over a 3,000 square metre beachfront oasis at JA The Resort. At the centre, there’s a shimmering infinity pool, lined by a 26-metre long sun bed perfect for a group tanning session. There’s also a dedicated golden beachfront, and rooftop event space, as well as a duo of beach bars. Alongside the beach club, there’s an indoor and outdoor restaurant, serving a menu of dishes inspired by the South of France. Keep your eye out for details of their big beach events, which takeover the entire venue for a day full of international DJs.

Weekdays: Dhs200 with Dhs150 redeemable
Weekends: Dhs200 with Dhs100 redeemable

Soul Beach, JA The Resort, Jebel Ali, daily 10am to 10pm. Tel: (0)4 814 5126, @soulbeachdxb

Summersalt

This stunning beach club and restaurant is a dreamy spot for a daycation. But as well as seaside dining, you can visit Summersalt for a pool day and soak up the sun while taking in the incredible Burj Al Arab views. From Monday to Thursday, you’ll pay Dhs500 for a lounger and get Dhs250 back to spend on food and drink. While Fridays through Sundays there are two options: pay Dhs500 for entry only, or Dhs800 with Dhs400 redeemable.

Mon to Thurs: Dhs500 with Dhs250 redeemable
Fri to Sun: Dhs800 with Dhs400 redeemable, or Dhs500 non-redeemable

Summersalt, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah, beach 9am to 7pm daily, restaurant 12.30pm to 12am daily. Tel: (800) 323 232. @summersaltbeachclub

Surf Club

Dubai’s ever-popular bohemian escape on Palm West Beach, Surf Club is all about the laidback luxe vibes by day, and the unforgettable weekend parties by night. The beach club space underwent a summer renovation, and now boasts an elevated look and feel, with the same rustic-luxe restaurant and stylish bar. Soak up the sun on a lounger or private cabana, and dine on flavours of the Mediterranean like gambas pil pil, king crab salad and burrata linguine.

Mon to Thurs: From Dhs200 with Dhs150 redeemable
Fri to Sun: From Dhs350 with Dhs250 redeemable

Tagomago

Ibiza-inspired Tagomago brings its colourful ode to the Balearics to the Palm Jumeirah, now located in the spot formerly occupied by Il Faro. This vibrant Balearic-inspired spot features a gorgeous stretch of sand, where loungers laid with the brand’s signature pink towels are shaded by bright orange Palm Trees. While the beach club is welcome to all ages, the brand new swimming pool – flanked by chic sunbeds – is a refined, adults-only escape. Alongside a chiringuito-style restaurant and relaxed beach bar, it’s the ultimate spot for a day on the sand that transports you to the White Isle.

Weekdays: Dhs150, non-redeemable (beach), Dhs200 non-redeemable (pool)
Weekends: Dhs200, non-redeemable, Dhs250 non-redeemable (pool)

Twiggy by La Cantine

Twiggy by La Cantine is the ultra-chic beach club and restaurant by the creek. Found in Park Hyatt Dubai, the chic alfresco restaurant offers stunning Dubai skyline views. There’s the multiple award-winning Mediterranean menu, effortless cool Côte d’Azur vibes, picturesque lagoon, faux bleached-sand beach, craft mixology and dreamy skyline views.

Weekdays: Dhs200 non-redeemable
Weekends: Dhs250 non-redeemable

Twiggy by La Cantine, Park Hyatt Dubai, Dubai Creek, pool and beach 9am to sunset, restaurant 12pm to 2am. Tel: (0)4 602 1105. @twiggydubai

Verde Beach

An iconic St Tropez hotspot has landed in Dubai, with Verde Beach found at the base of the Burj Al Arab, within the grounds of Jumeirah Beach Hotel. A hedonistic playground where guests can dine, drink, dance and soak up the festive ambience, Verde Beach is the ultimate party spot on the sand. Whether a leisurely lunch in the restaurant or a day of tanning on the beach, Verde Beach is the place to see and be seen this season. On the culinary front, chef Julien Lee Thibault has devised a menu of creative Mediterranean dishes with French flair.

Beds for two: Dhs700, bed only
Beds for four: Dhs900, bed only

Zero Gravity

Zero Gravity is one of Dubai’s most longstanding and ever-popular beach clubs, famed for its poolside brunches and fabulous views. There’s a roster of events happening every single day, from ladies’ day deals to sunset happy hours and weekend brunches. Among their most popular, Saturday’s Tropical Brunch runs from 1pm to 5pm, priced at Dhs349 for ladies and Dhs399 guys, inclusive of unlimited food and house beverages. On Sundays, the Supernatural brunch runs from 12pm to 5pm, priced at Dhs299 for ladies and Dhs349 for gents.

Prices vary depending on day and event

Zero Gravity, Dubai Marina, daily 10am to 9pm. Tel: (0)4 399 0009. 0-gravity.ae

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