The Dubai Beach Clubs To Book Now

This mellow beach club on the Palm’s classy West Beach boardwalk is the ideal destination for those who want to spend the day horizontal. Describing itself as a ‘deep breath in the city of crossroads’, San Beach is home to a Mediterranean restaurant and beach club with soft sand, a submerged pool bar, an open kitchen and a scattering of sofas and cabanas offering stunning views of Dubai Marina. If the décor, food and drink don’t slow your heart rate, then perhaps the blissful DJ beats will. 

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In recent years, Ibiza has been a hugely popular summer holiday haunt for chic Dubaians attracted to the luxury and glamour of the White Isle. Tagomago, a beach club and restaurant on the Palm, taps into residents’ fondness for the island by creating a laidback Balearic experience. Opened by the team behind La Cantine du Faubourg, Twiggy, Eugene Eugene and Mimi Kakushi, Tagomago greets guests with 1970s design influences and a retro colour scheme of magenta and orange. The restaurant and bar sit inside a former lighthouse, which is a peaceful spot to enjoy a sundowner or a lazy lunch of authentic paella. 

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Whereas other beach clubs rely on music that hovers around the 110 bpm mark to create the perfect atmosphere, Summersalt lets the sound of the waves lull its guests into a state of total relaxation. With views of Burj Al Arab, this refined beach club inside the always-packed Jumeirah Al Naseem hotel has a secluded feel and houses two outstanding restaurants – one Peruvian and one Japanese. Bright and fresh plates of sushi, bowls of zesty ceviche, grilled seafood, colourful salads and a lobster roll are all must-orders. 

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Perhaps the only thing that’ll tear children away from the splash pad at Twiggy Family are the ice creams topped with rainbow sprinkles. This stylish, kids-friendly beach club at Park Hyatt Dubai sits on the Al Porto lagoon that runs alongside the marina filled with shiny yachts. Following on from the huge success of the adults-only Twiggy beach club around the corner, Twiggy Family has a shallow pool, beach games, the aforementioned splash pad and an excellent kid’s menu that steers away from the ubiquitous deep fried dishes and instead features a burger, pizzas fresh from the oven, hearty pasta dishes, chicken strips and a grilled cheese sandwich that parents may want to steal a bite of when their children’s heads are turned. 

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Having successfully opened beach clubs in places such as Marbella, Miami Beach, Saint Tropez, Monte Carlo and Ibiza, it made perfect sense for Nikki Beach to take its luxurious lifestyle to Dubai. This immaculate beach club within the Nikki Beach resort on the coastline of Pearl Jumeirah brings the music and energy found in its other global beach clubs to Dubai where party lovers recline on alluring day beds around a figure of eight pool in their high-end bikinis. Nikki Beach enlists top DJs to create a club sound at this lively location that also contains the hot restaurant Bungalo34.

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Already a favourite in Paris and Saint-Tropez, Maison Revka has brought its signature blend of Parisian elegance and Slavic-inspired dining to Delano Dubai on Bluewaters Island. The glamorous spot is as much about the setting as the food, with a beautiful pool surrounded by plush sunbeds, floral cabanas and views across the Arabian Gulf, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai skyline. At the restaurant, expect indulgent dishes centred around caviar, smoked salmon, grilled lobster and elegant desserts, while the poolside menu keeps things suitably chic. It’s grown-up, romantic and a little theatrical – perfect for a long lunch that turns into an afternoon by the pool.

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If your ideal beach day involves DJs, cocktails and a little more atmosphere, Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR is the one to know. The Dubai outpost channels the spirit of its famous Ibiza sister across a private beach and pool, with plush loungers, music and a lively atmosphere that picks up as the day goes on. It’s designed for sun-soaked ‘daycationers’ who want their beach club experience with a side of glamour, music and nightlife, with pool passes and beach access available throughout the season. They have a full calendar of daily events and parties – one not to miss is Adam Port, who will be playing on 31st October from 7pm. 

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Kinugawa Dubai is known for its signature blend of Japanese craftsmanship and Parisian chic – and now you can experience it at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. Part of the international Kinugawa group, with outposts in Paris, Ramatuelle, Megève, St Barth and Courchevel, the Dubai spot combines contemporary Japanese dining with a stylish poolside backdrop of the Burj Al Arab. Expect signature dishes including miso-marinated black cod and yellowtail carpaccio, alongside a curated cocktail menu, a warm, wood-heavy interior and a circular pool reserved exclusively for hotel guests. By day, the mood is serene and sophisticated; as the sun goes down, live DJs bring a little more energy. It’s set to reopen for the season on 26th October, so bookmark it now.

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For a beach day with a little more energy, La Cantine Beach at Delano Dubai combines beachfront lounging with the kind of French-Mediterranean dining the brand is known for. Alongside its pool and beach, there’s a pickleball court, beach volleyball and a dedicated gym deck, making it a good option when you want to break up the sunbathing with something active. Meanwhile, the restaurant serves healthy Mediterranean-inspired classics and fresh, nourishing dishes.

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One of J1 Beach’s most glamorous new arrivals, Gigi Rigolatto brings a slice of Italian dolce vita to Dubai, complete with a private beach, pool, lush garden, Bellini Bar and its signature Gigi Circus kids’ club. The restaurant serves rich Italian food designed for sharing, from vitello tonnato and burrata to homemade gnocchi, seafood, pizza and classic tiramisu, while the atmosphere moves seamlessly from lazy beach days and long lunches to aperitivo, live music and dinner. 

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