Best beach clubs in Dubai

Alizée and Alizée Pool & Beach make up a shoreside spot that spills out onto the crystal sands of Bluewaters Island. While they share a name, the restaurant and beach club are separate venues with different dining options – check out both the restaurant and the beach club. Located at luxury wellness property Banyan Tree Dubai, Alizée boasts stunning Ain Dubai views, towering palm trees and strategically-strewn hammocks providing the perfect frame for that all-important Instagram photo. Stretch out on one of the luxe cabanas, such as the Serenity, Tranquility or beach cabanas.

Sitting pretty in W Dubai – The Palm is a fun and funky beach club that doesn’t hold back on art, music or its menu. With an expansive deck that features views of the Arabian Gulf, BCH:CLB is an ideal spot to kick back and soak up the sun. With a vivid design and eye-catching interiors, BCH:CLB is a place to see and be seen. A DJ booth takes centre stage to provide the soundtrack for an atmospheric experience. Live entertainment is on-hand to elevate the vibe from day to night.

Discover a blend of Mediterranean- and Greek-inspired dining on Palm West Beach. Conceived by the team behind Twiggy by La Cantine, Ninive and Tagomago, in collaboration with The St. Regis Dubai, KYMA Beach presents a touch of luxury with access to the sparkling Arabian Gulf. The venue is divided into two main areas: a chic restaurant for refined dining and beachside sunbeds for a more laidback atmosphere. A private infinity pool makes this spot unique from the rest on Palm West Beach.

Combining contemporary luxury with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic, Nobu by the Beach is acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa's first beach club. Situated in the magnificent Atlantis The Royal, this exclusive destination features an expansive lagoon pool and a signature Nobu restaurant, complete with an outdoor terrace. During the day, guests are invited to unwind on plush day beds or seek a break from the sun in luxurious air-conditioned cabanas. For those seeking an elevated poolside experience, two VIP cabanas offer private plunge pools with panoramic ocean views.

Be Beach is a luxury beach club at Dubai Harbour, offering a day-to-night experience sure to excite. Guests can enjoy poolside relaxation and gourmet food throughout the afternoon, and when the sun goes down the vibe picks up, with international DJs and brilliant entertainment. Expect temperature-controlled pools, day beds, cabanas and a Mediterranean restaurant, creating an ideal setting to soak in the sun with tunes from resident DJs Frederick Stone and Mar+Mer. The venue aims to be a blend of music, relaxation and casual dining.

Get a taste of the French Riviera at Verde Beach Dubai. Based at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, in view of the Burj Al Arab, the venue combines a luxurious beach club with fine European dining. Chef Julien Lee Thibault offers signature dishes including tuna tartare ‘surprise’ and spiny lobster linguine. Opt for one of the driftwood cabanas or over-sized sunbeds, and be entertained by laid-back beats provided by world-class DJs at this upbeat shoreside destination.

With a beach, garden, lounge and restaurant, there really is something for everyone at Zero Gravity. The venue overlooks the drop zone at Skydive Dubai, so guests can not only look out over Dubai Marina, but they are also periodically treated to the breathtaking sight of skydivers floating towards the ground next to them. Many of the city’s residents (and famous visitors) have had epic sunny days that turn into nights full of dancing at this Dubai favourite.

The Dubai outpost of the Mykonos hotspot is as buzzing as the original. Upbeat vibes permeate the waterside eatery which is perched on the stunning Four Seasons Hotel Jumeirah beach, with an indoor dining area, al fresco terrace and loungers made for relaxing. Make sure you book ahead as weekends in particular are very popular, with a DJ providing the soundtrack as Mediterranean seafood platters – the venue's speciality – are served up.