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The infinity pool of Sal

A DIP IN THE BLUE

THE BEST BEACH CLUBS IN DUBAI, WHERE TO COOL OFF WHILE EXPERIENCING THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE OF THE GULF

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Dubai has it all: sunny climate, luxury shopping, modern architecture, sand dunes and kilometers of white beaches which, every year, attract thousands of visitors fascinated by the possibility of an off-season dip in one of the most popular locations ever. So the uncontaminated coasts of Dubai offer various options to cool off in the tranquility of its waters, such as, for example, the much famous beach clubs and we’ve selected the ones you absolutely must not miss.

NAMMOS

If you’ve been to Mykonos, you’ve surely heard of Nammos, the renowned Greek beach club famed for its white and turquoise striped umbrellas, night parties and luxury experience offering. Taking up residence on the Jumeirah

beach, adjacent to the Four Seasons

resort, its Dubai outpost is all about bringing a piece of Greece in the , both in style and in culinary proposal. With a Mediterranean-inspired menu, focusing on ers can enjoy both at indoor tables and on the terrace. Another plus point for this place is the super-sustainable pop-up store by Dior, with a relaxation area in front of the boutique.

BVLGARI YATCH CLUB

Part of the stunning Bvlgari Resort Dubai, the Bvlgari yatch club is in the Italian Riviera, with an almost surgical attention to detail. Small and beautiful, it provides space for approximately vices for visitors, making it the perfect spot to any gathering. Facilities include a serene outdoor pool and a private white sand beach, surrounded by private wooden gazebos with prime Burj Khalifa views. In addition, you can also go to the Bvlgari-branded Italian restaurant, led by chef Niko Romito, a spokesman for the excellence of the great classics of Italian gastronomic tradition. There is also a kid’s club, called the Little Gems Club, ensuring a great experience if you are there with the whole family. In the evening, the space illuminated by street lamps, comes to life with live jazz music, contributing to create an even more magical and exclusive atmosphere.

DRIFT

With a direct view of the iconic Dubai Skyline, the award-winning beach club of the luxurious One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel, DRIFT, offers a fantastic beachfront experience, where you can rent shaded day beads, loungers and private

DUBAI’S BEACH cabanas, or order lunch at the club’s

CLUBS OFFER A innovative restaurant guided by chef

WIDE RANGE OF Maxime Le Van

EXPERIENCES classic Provençal cuisine, accompa-

TO SATISFY EVERY TYPE OF nied by a beverage prepared by the expert mixologist Ruslan Svezhenko. This adult-only establishment,

CUSTOMER AND backdropped by giant palm trees and

WILL MAKE YOU Dubai Marina’s iconic skyline, gives

FEEL PAMPERED off a chic urban feel with its lavished, AND RELAXED LIKE elegant and modern design, making it

NEVER BEFORE the place where style and unpretentious luxury meet.

NIKKI BEACH

Nikki Beach has become a global icon in the day clubbing scene, with beach clubs in all the most hedonistic destinations, like Miami, Ibiza, St. Tropez and Barbados. Its Dubai location is as impressive as you’d expect. Found at the edge of Pearl Jumeirah island, with an amazing view of the Persian Gulf and a private beach that stretches for approximately 400 meters, this glamourous and trendy beach club is designed to stun. The sleek, contemporary style of the resort is harmoniously balanced by the organic shapes and calm colors of the beach club. The central piece is the picturesque oval pool, complete with catwalk running

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through and a lounge next to which there’s a raised DJ booth, while oversized luxury day beds line the water’s edge. As well as three rows of cabanas poolside, there are also beds on the beach, all in pristine white, stained only by Nikki’s Beach signature orange towels. For a more sumptuously rich experience, there are three Ultimate VIP cabanas, equipped with their own pool, terrace, sofas and all the commodities you could think of. Ladies’ days, weekend brunches and regular themed events make this one of Dubai’s most popular hotspots for day-to-night celebrations.

SAL Under the shadow of the coveted Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

hotel, Sal offers an upscale beach experience paired with

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rience. Designed to resemble a folding fan, this chic beach club comprises two large pools and a man-made beach, where guests can choose between sun beds, private cabanas or in-pool loungers and let their eyes gaze at the endless beauty of the crystalline waters of the Arabian sea. You can enjoy the same views from the breezy dining room located on the exclusive poolside terrace. The restaurant is housed in a modern-feeling gle. Italian Michelin-starred chef Paolo Mannis is at the helm, bringing southern European seafood specialties to the fore. Here you can savor authentic Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, from pescada stews or dourada, to desserts like ginja ice cream, all while enjoying the peaceful and elegant ambience.

WET DECK

An adults-only destination, the Wet Deck Beach club offers a contemporary beachfront experience that is beyond incredible. It features an archipelago of swimming pools in a curved pattern, surrounded by perfectly manicured lawns and the beach area. Adding to that, there are poolside gazebos, beautifully designed sphere-shaped white rattan cabanas, an in-pool bar and sun loungers that elevate the experience to a whole new level. Clients can be treated to a delicious bite from WET Deck’s wide-ranging food menu or spoil themselves at Torno Subito, a restaurant set in the

1960’s Italian Riviera, by award-winning chef Massimo Bot-

tura dishes outside of Italy in the luxurious avant-garde setting of the W Dubai - The Palm, hotel that houses WET Deck. During the week enjoy background music while sipping a drink, or head down on the weekend for Palm Sugar brunch or ladies’ day if you’re looking for party vibes. Resident DJs spin the decks, while circus artists walk the pool edge performing to guests. And if you’re looking for a more chilled evening, there’s also acoustic nights.

SUMMERSALT

Located in the beachfront area of the stunning Jumeirah Al Naseem hotel, Summersalt beach club is more peaceful than most beach clubs on this list and is ideal for taking a break while taking advantage of the many glamourous club’s facilities and enjoying the almost unreal up-close view of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. This sun-dappled spot screams sophistication, thanks to its stunning pool adorned by palm trees all around, and a pristine and serene private beach, where you can enjoy expertly-mixed beverages and, most importantly, ing contemporary entertainment, especially on the weekends, with DJs creating a vibrant and captivating energy.

WHITE BEACH

White Beach is the new beach club at the Atlantis The Palm resort. The design has got an altogether rustic, boho-chic feel, with a decked al fresco terrace, perfect for sunset cocktail-sipping. Wooden cabanas with plush sofas line the gor blue in-water loungers and extensive views of Dubai’s skyline. World-class DJs spin on rotation each Friday, accompanied by live musicians and entertainment on the busier days. For light bites, you can order poolside directly to your lounger, for more of a gourmet dining experience, there’s WHITE Restaurant, offering an impressive array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, as well as Ronda Locatelli, Italian restaurant owned by Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, where you can taste delicious antipasti, stone-hearth pizza and amazing fresh pasta,

Above: Bvlgari Beach Club Below: Wet Deck

Above: Bla Bla Below: Sal

Above: Twiggy by La Cantine Below: Drift

Above: White Beach Below: Nikki Beach

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making itself a fortress of the Italian culinary art in the city.

TWIGGY BY LA CANTINE

Named after the sixties icon and model, Twiggy by La Cantine is the ultra-chic new beach club and restaurant concept in town. Located at the Park Hyatt lagoon, it brings the French Riviera directly to Dubai, with its chic vibes and a chilled yet playful atmosphere. On the serene shores of the line the ivory sands, leading to a of crystal clear water. Whilst for the restaurant, the glass-lined wooden terrace, complete with perfectly curated greenery, offers an instant on-holiday feel, and each table promises uninterrupted views across Dubai Creek setting and a cozy atmosphere, the elegance of this place lies in the combination of remarkable design and dolce far niente.

COVE BEACH

A constant favorite among Dubai’s abundance of beach clubs, Cove Beach has a stunning beachfront Cove Beach restaurant, the unique Rosé Lounge, three azure blue pools and a wide stretch of golden sand. Relocated from Jumeirah Beach Hotel to Caesars Palace, Bluewaters island, the club gives direct ocean access and is the place to be whether you want to enjoy a relaxed day at the beach or a party-packed evening that lasts well into the night. Fashioned in contemporary and beautiful décor with a Mediterranean vibe, mostly given by the restaurant serving Provence to Tuscany. Let the chef tease your palate, with fantastic background music and enjoy yourself in this magical setting facing the bright blue sea.

BLA BLA

This beach club with the unusual onomatopoeic name is one of the largest of its kind in Dubai and one of the new 10.000 square meters venue includes three gourmet restaurants serving Japanese, Italian and Texas smokehouse cuisine, sound stages and the stunning Ibiza style beach club. overlooks the Gulf, Bluewaters island and Ain Dubai or the experience, whether it’s sipping beverages barefoot on the beach, or enjoying an evening of exquisite food

DUBAI IS FAMOUS NOT ONLY FOR ITS with breath-taking views, this beach club promises to embody Dubai’s go big or go home spirit, revolutioniz-

MILES AND MILES ing the city’s social scene.

OF FINE SANDY BEACH BY FIVE

BEACHES, BUT ALSO

FOR ITS VIBRANT Palm, Beach by FIVE at FIVE Palm PARTY SCENE, WHICH YOU CAN GET A TASTE OF AT THE CITY’S Jumeirah, is a getaway in honor of ice white double sun loungers, cabanas and a spacious deck for dining,

MANY BEACH CLUBS this beach club offers as much rest and relaxation as it does with entertainment. The jewel of this place is a breathtaking glass-lined pool topped with a stunning designer chandelier. Here you can spend your day dipping between the calm water of the Gulf and the pool, then head to Praia, the al fresco restaurant, for a wide selection of international gastronomy, like Italian antipasti such as a bruschetta, seabass carpaccio and burratina, or even hot tapas from Spain and sushi platters, as well as traditional Arabic dishes like shawarma. Sip on a cooling signature beverage and enjoy a luxe shisha to the tunes from a live DJ, as the sun sets across the Marina skyline.