Mid-October has arrived and as the temperature inches towards optimal levels, it can mean only thing… beach club season is back!
With sunshine all-year round, the UAE is a prime spot for some of the most high-end beach clubs one can visit. Whether you are looking for a party or just a lazy day by the pool, the emirates really knows how to make the most of a place in the sun
NEW SHOW IN TOWN
An ode to the carefree vibes of Bohemian culture and the adventurous spirit of 1950s, Sunset 55° beckons at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. The most recent addition to Dubai’s burgeoning beach club scene, the décor features driftwood, vibrant tapestries and good vibrations from the resident DJ and guitarist. Living up to its name, the venue is only open from 5pm to 11.30pm and promises guests one of the best sunsets Dubai can offer. On the food and drink front, bites such as Chicken Satay, Bang Bang Prawns and Marinated Burrata are complemented by an eclectic cocktail menu full of creatively named drinks like The Pink Flag, The Fluttering Butterfly, and The Clock Tower.
COMING SOON
Docking soon in the centre of Dubai Harbour, Be Beach will become Dubai’s latest beach club when it opens to guests on October 28. Surrendering panoramic views of Ain Dubai, this day-to-night venue promises chill out experiences during the day and high-energy dancing after dark with a line-up of world-renowned DJs in the realm of house, dance, and electronic music.
THE OLD FAITHFUL
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Refined relaxation awaits at One&Only, Royal Mirage’s Drift Beach. A popular venue for a day in the sun for Dubai’s long-standing residents thanks to its peaceful and elegant setting, choose between chilling by the pool shaded by Marina towers or exploring the one-kilometre private, golden beach. Cool yet sophisticated, the beach club also serves up plates of seafood and ice-cold drinks from Drift restaurant to go alongside its uninterrupted vistas of some of Dubai’s most eye-catching landmarks.
ISLAND ESCAPE
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If you’re looking to really escape on your beach club ‘daycation’, you can jump on a boat heading towards Nurai Island. Located 15 minutes off the coast of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, this boutique resort offers the best of both worlds, whether the goal is relaxation or adventure. Self-described as a ‘playground for all ages’, kids can enjoy the waterpark and Petit Z kids’ club while adults can test themselves out on the water with jet-skis and kayaks, or simply place themselves at the infinity and reflecting pools and soak up the sun.
THE ROYAL TREATMENT
The setting for the first Nobu beach club in the world, Nobu By The Beach offers guests a chic experience under the sun. Set in the shadows of the instantly recognisable Atlantis The Royal hotel, the beach club consists of an indoor dining room serving Nobu classics, an outdoor terrace, and a cocktail bar which stretches out into the sea. Sunloungers, air-conditioned cabanas and private pool cabanas surround a glistening, azure pool that is based in the heart of the beach club for ultimate enjoyment.
ONE FOR THE DIARY
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Welcoming its first visitors in 2025, the recently announced Zuma Dubai Beachhouse looks set to shake up the Beach Club scene in Dubai. Based in La Mer, the venue will present guests with a lounge and bar, 140 metres of private beachfront and a resident DJ. With a contemporary pool overlooking the sea, guests can sip on classic cocktails and nibble on Zuma’s famed Izakaya menu while soaking up the sun at this new picture-perfect location.
