The beach club scene in Dubai is booming, with Chef Izu adding another to West Beach on Palm Jumeirah with the opening of Maison de la Plage. The first beach club concept from Izu Ani – the man behind Carine, Gaia and La Maison Ani – the beach house brings the essence of Côte d’Azur to Arabia, centred around long, lazy days dipping in and out of the pool whilst clinking glasses and nibbling on Mediterranean dishes.
There’s the famous Izu burger, grilled octopus, creamy lobster linguine and beef carpaccio topped with Parmesan cheese and truffle dressing. Designed by First Within, the vibe is all easy-breezy soft Riviera coastal colours, light woods and rattan furniture fringed with greenery. There are daybed-loungers or private cabanas for up to eight people, if you’re looking for something more chilled and intimate.
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