Now that spending an entire afternoon outdoors is actually appealing again, beach clubs are back on the weekend agenda. We’re looking for good food, comfortable sunbeds, a little privacy and somewhere worth staying until sunset. With the season underway, these are the addresses we’re bookmarking for our next day off.
Casita by Casa Amor | Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
When Casa Amor closed its doors for the summer, the city was hyped for its reopening. But along with it, the beach hotspot has returned as Casita by Casa Amor. Opening on October 15, the space has added new menus to the table and a fresh identity, designed around the rhythm of a day on the Jumeirah shoreline. The day moves across beachy waters and lounging by the sun, while after sundown, you can find Mediterranean flavours and sharing plates take centre stage. Fridays are all about social brunches accompanied by a live Bossa Nova band, truly transporting you to a different dimension of Dubai.
Kinugawa Dubai | Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
With an East-meets-West influence, Kinugawa Dubai is set to reopen soon on October 26. Expect to find its contemporary Japanese menu set against a refined Parisian ambience. Days here are ideal to lounge around, while the evenings get livelier with DJs who set an upbeat momentum. Don’t forget to try their Black Cod Miso or their signature platter that covers the restaurant’s seafood favourites.
DRIFT Dubai | One&Only Royal Mirage
Reopening in August after a brief respite in the summer, DRIFT Dubai brings long beachfront days and French cuisine under one sunny roof. At the DRIFT Restaurant, you can find a weekly rotating menu every Friday, featuring freshly prepared tartare, lobster, caviar pasta, and freshly caught seafood. Whereas every Tuesday and Saturday, the beachfront destination teams up with Super SUP Fit to host workouts in the water. At the end of the month, expect to find their signature White Party, complete with a Riviera-inspired atmosphere.
Be Beach DXB | Dubai Harbour Marina
Joining the series of beach club reopenings, Be Beach is exactly what you would expect when thinking of a beach club. Vibrant social energy, sandy-inspired decor, and Instagram-worthy views. And with coastal plates to choose from, the spot allows you to unwind and indulge in the best way possible!
La Cantine Beach | Delano Dubai, Bluewaters Island
A beach day with a side of sports? La Cantine says why not. Located at Bluewaters Island, the beachfront destination gathers the sporty energy you would typically see at the beach. Expect to find Pickleball and Padel courts and a cafe to refuel once the game is done. On the menu is Mediterranean dining while the space itself is decorated in a calming teal blue.
Nobu by the Beach | Atlantis the Royal
The first beach club from the Nobu brand, its address is already a promising start to a luxury beachfront experience. Situated at Atlantis the Royal, the club brings its signature Japanese flavours to infinity pools and sandy shores that overlook the Arabian Gulf. Golden hours here involve soft background music, sipping on coconut water, and experiencing a deep reset alongside cabanas and day beds.
Mare by Bussola | The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
Capturing the essence of the Italian Riveriea and transporting it to Dubai, Mare by Bussola is an adults-only pool and beach club. The space incorporates date palms by the water while plates serve up fresh salads, pizzas, and pastas that are a treat right after swimming all day.
SĀN Beach | The Club West Palm
Blending two of Dubai’s favourite pastimes—wellness and relaxing by the beach—and you have SĀN Beach. With an international menu, floating cabanas and beach villas, and a diverse community of artists, musicians, and yoga and Pilates classes, SĀN is a space that offers a breather from quick city life.
