Every season in Dubai has its “thing” and winter and spring are all about the beach clubs.

Sure, new places open up all year round, but this is the time for the beach clubs to come first. And no one does beach quite like Dubai.

In the last year, we saw a surge in beach clubs openings. From Tagomago to Terra Solis, plus all the venues along Palm West Beach.

These are the new beach clubs in Dubai that are set to open this year.

Casa Amor

Where: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Cuisine: Meditteranean
What we know so far: Casa Amor is set to open its doors in Dubai in October 2024, bringing the bohemian-inspired restaurant to the shores of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. Known as one of the most exclusive beach clubs in the French Riviera, the lively restaurant promises great music, a cool beach experience and a menu that blends the flavours of South of France with subtle Latin influences, designed for sharing. The ambience will echo Tulum. Plus, you’ll also have a world-class bar offering premium drinks and signature creations crafted by expert mixologists.
Jumeirah 3.

Gigi Rigolatto

Where: J1 Beach, La Mer
Cuisine: French Mediterranean
What we know so far: One of the most famous beach clubs in St. Tropez is set to open in 2025 at La Mer. The Gigi Rigolatto space will include two terraces, a garden, a bar, a swimming pool, a kids’ circus and a wellness area. There will also be direct beach access to one of Jumeirah’s prettiest shores. Expected to be one of the hottest new beach clubs in Dubai, Gigi will serve up a menu inspired by Tuscany in a Mediterranean outdoor living space.
J1 Beach, La Mer.

La Baia

Where: J1 Beach, La Mer
Cuisine: Italian
What we know so far: Hailing from Manhattan, La Baia will be an upmarket Italian restaurant inspired by the Amalfi Coast and its seaside towns. With La Mer its second-ever location, we’re told it will be an understated yet elegant space, with both indoor and al fresco dining, as well as its own private beach area. Featuring panoramic sea views in addition to sunbeds for days by the beach, it’s great to have another beach-club-esque dining destination in Dubai.
J1 Beach, La Mer.

Ninive Beach Dubai

Where: J1 Beach, La Mer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
What we know so far: Coming from the team behind some of the hottest restaurants in Dubai, Rikas Group is planning to launch Ninive Beach at J1 Beach. We expect twinkling lights, plenty of foliage and Middle Eastern-inspired furnishings. Ninive, which already has a home at Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Bab Al Shams Hotel offers cuisine that traverses the Middle East and North Africa with influences from Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Morrocco. We can’t wait to see what they have in store.
J1 Beach, La Mer.

Sakhalin

Where: J1 Beach, La Mer
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Asian
What we know so far: Sakhalin is set to showcase Mediterranean and Asian recipes and cooking techniques to create the very familiar-in-Dubai ‘MediterrAsian’ type cuisine. The menu will be curated by executive chef Alexey Kogay and will feature dishes like the goldfish roll and the Sakhalin tiramisu. The upcoming spot will have a beach view terrace and a fountain in the centre of the space, with an illuminated roof installation made from shimmering light metal casts. Along the shoreline, you’ll be able to recline on beach chaises, making it a perfect place to spend the day.
J1 Beach, La Mer.

Sirene Beach by Gaia

Where: J1 Beach
What we know so far: Sirene Beach by Gaia, developed by chef Izu Ani and Evgeny Kuzin is all set to bring the duo’s DIFC-based Greek-Mediterranean concept to the shores. Sirene Beach by Gaia will offer an all-day luxury beachside experience with a special menu designed by the Gaia culinary team. The aesthetics will be all-white, modern and Aegean-inspired. Plus were are told there will be some fantastic live entertainment.
J1 Beach, La Mer.

Zuma Beachhouse

Where: La Mer Beach
What we know so far: One of the top restaurants in the city, Zuma Dubai has announced plans to open a new beachside restaurant in Dubai in 2025. Zuma Dubai Beachhouse will be located at La Mer, adjacent to the upcoming Gran Melia Dubai hotel and will overlook the Port de La Mer marina. The space promises to feature a sleek pool with day beds and a resident DJ playing throughout the day. There will also be a lounge and bar overlooking the sea as well as access to the private beach. If you’re spending the day there, you can also enjoy Zuma’s creative mixed drinks and an izakaya menu, which we’re hoping will be similar to the offering at Zuma Dubai. Mini miso black cods perhaps?
La Mer Beach

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