Where to go for the best beach clubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Beach Club Season is here. Don’t miss it.
For your social calendar or midweek escape, this is your curated edit of beach clubs across Dubai and Abu Dhabi that get it. Places where you arrive, get comfortable, and stay – where the art of doing is the plan, and the vibe, food, and music all align…
Dubai
In Dubai, Beach Club Season is bold, vibey, and effortlessly iconic.
Surf Club Dubai
Beach days with a little more energy.
An adults-only Palm West Beach favourite for long afternoons that turn into sundowners. Take a spot by the water, stay for Mediterranean dining and let the regular sunset DJs take things into the evening.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Palm West Beach
La Plage
French Riviera mood, right on Palm West Beach.
This adults-only spot pairs luxe loungers and Riviera-inspired design with a pool, beach and French-Mediterranean dining. Spend a few hours in the sun, stay for lunch or take the day into dinner, with Chef Izu behind the menu.
🍴 10% off dining
📍 Palm West Beach
Gallery 7/40
Art-led, playful, and made for long days by the water.
Gallery 7/40 brings something different to Palm Jumeirah, with patterned tiles, marble details and a setting full of personality. Move between the sea and infinity pool, stay for lunch, then take the day through to sunset drinks.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Palm Jumeirah
GITANO Dubai
Tropical palms, relaxed energy, and a night brunch that keeps the vibe going after dark.
Settle into one of the coolest J1 beach days (or nights) at this Tulum favourite. From Mexico to Dubai, the menu, décor, and whole vibe deliver. Day-to-night plans, it’s a destination for elevated dining, laid-back lounging, and dancing under the disco ball. Pool, beach, brunch – it’s all here.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 J1
Sakhalin Beach Club
Mediterranean flavour meets modern design.
Set within the calm of J1 Beach, Sakhalin offers a more considered take on the beach club scene – sea views, a polished setting, and space to slow down. Days are easy and understated, with a softer soundtrack and a more curated feel. As evening sets in, the energy lifts slightly – more social, but still relaxed and refined.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 J1
The 305 Dubai
Miami mood, pink tones, and Insta-worthy pool days that the girlies (and guys) love.
The 305 Dubai brings a lighter, more playful side to Palm Jumeirah. Pretty in pink, sun-soaked, and easy to stay all day, this one’s the place to lounge, dip, and tan. Move between the pool and beach with service straight to your lounger.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Palm West Beach
BASK Beach Club Dubai
Bask in it – sun, sea, and slow moments done right.
Set on the shore of Fairmont The Palm, this is where calm meets good energy. Think beach beds, a menu you’ll love, and that unbothered kind of vibe that stays with you.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Palm Jumeirah
Mare by Bussola
A little slice of the Italian Riviera.
Adults-only, with an Italian accent, open sea views, and a setting that feels polished without trying too hard. Spend the day moving between the pool and beach, make lunch part of the plan and stay through sunset if the mood’s right.
🍴 30% off dining
📍 Dubai Marina
COVEBEACH
A lively beach club that needs little introduction.
Adults-only, with a setting that moves easily from day into golden hour. Lounge by the Moët pool, take in uninterrupted sea views and stay through golden hour.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 JBR
Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, Beach Club Season feels more expansive – quieter horizons, slower paces, and space to fully switch off.
ILA by Yas Beach
A quieter side of Yas Island, and a beach club that feels slightly under the radar.
White sand, clear water and mangrove surroundings set the tone – calm, open and away from the city. It’s the kind of place you come for a slower day by the water, whether that’s time with friends, family, or just switching off.
The setting does most of the work here – natural light, clean views, and plenty of moments worth capturing.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Yas Island
Ilios Beach Club Abu Dhabi
Chic, Greek, and made for day-to-night lounging.
This Greek-inspired beach club blends laid-back luxe with front-row Surf Abu Dhabi views, all the aesthetic details, and a serene infinity pool. Dine on Mediterranean favourites, sip at sunset, or spend the day poolside – every detail’s been curated for cool, calm, and content-worthy moments, especially at golden hour with drinks overlooking the waves.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Al Hudayriyat Island
West Bay Abu Dhabi
A larger, more activity-led beach club on the Corniche.
Bring the family for this one. West Bay Abu Dhabi offers multiple pools, a private beach, and everything from wave rides to lazy rivers – designed for full-day plans rather than slower, quieter ones. Beachfront dining sits right by the shoreline with open sea views, shaded seating, and tables under the sun.
🍴 25% off dining
📍 West Corniche Road
Al Maya Island & Resort
A private island escape, just off the coast of Abu Dhabi.
Reachable by boat, Al Maya Island & Resort offers a quieter kind of beach day – open water, soft sand, and space to switch off. Spend the day moving between the pool and beach, settle into a cabana, and let the pace slow down.
🍴 20% off dining
📍 Al Maya Island, Abu Dhabi
Bab Al Nojoum
For when you want the beach day without the beach club buzz.
Set on Hudayriyat Island, Bab Al Nojoum is all about a quieter day by the water, with complimentary beach access and a natural setting away from the city. Bring the family, find a spot by the sea and make a day of it.
🍴 20% off dining at 25 Minutes Restaurant
📍 Hudayriyat Island
Plan your visit
Beach club season is about settling into the day and letting it play out. A quiet one or something that carries on, we’re here for it.
From Dubai’s shoreline to Abu Dhabi’s quieter spots, these are places that make it easy to spend time by the water, whether you’re there for a few hours or the whole day.
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