7 Dubai Marina beach clubs to try on your next day off
No matter what kind of beach club day you're looking for, you'll be able to find something to suit in Dubai Marina.
Whether you want a day out at one of the city's OG beach bars, or an afternoon dancing on a floating pool lounger, this is the neighbourhood for you.
So grab your sunnies and get down to one of these plush Dubai Marina beach clubs before the heat hits.
Dubai Marina beach clubs to book next
Barasti
Best pool day deals in Dubai Credit: Barasti
Dubai's iconic OG beach bar, Barasti Dubai, recently underwent a transformation, revealing a fresh new look. The revamped space is modern, cool and extremely Insta-worthy.
What used to be a free-to-enter beach day experience will now cost you Dhs150 on weekdays and Dhs200 on weekends (both fully redeemable on food and drink).
Dhs150 (fully redeemable weekdays), Dhs200 (fully redeemable, weekends). Open daily from 9am-3am. Barasti Beach, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, barastibeach.com (04 511 7373).
Be Beach
(Credit: Be Beach)
This Dubai Harbour pool club has some real *wow factor* views, and you can bronze all day by the pool or one of the lounge areas on the sand.
Some of the options are even fully redeemable (and gals, there's a ladies' day on Wednesday that you need to check out).
Dhs200 (fully redeemable, Mon-Fri), Dhs300 (fully redeemable, Sat-Sun). Pool open daily 10am-6pm. Dubai Marina, bebeach.com (054 751 1119).
DRIFT Beach Dubai
Best pool day deals in Dubai. Credit: DRIFT Beach Dubai
If you're looking to take advantage of the pre-summer weather and enjoy a luxurious pool and beach day, this is the place to do it.
The stunning beach club is as swish as they come and also offers plenty of Instagram opportunities. If you're truly after one of the best Dubai Marina beach clubs, look no further.
Dhs150 (non-redeemable) Mon-Thurs, Dhs200 (non-redeemable) Fri-Sun. Open daily from 10am-7pm. One&Only Royal Mirage, Al Sufouh, driftbeachdubai.com (04 315 2200).
InterContinental Dubai Marina
Fully redeemable pool and beach days in Dubai.
Pool days don't have to be expensive, if you're looking for a fully redeemable pool day on the (relatively) cheap side, you should check out the Intercontinental Dubai Marina. Although partially shaded throughout the day, this is exactly what we need for the hot and hazy Dubai days.
Take a dip in the pool and chill on the sun loungers, as you enjoy a fab pool day for just Dhs99 on weekdays.
Dhs99 (fully redeemable, Mon-Fri) Dhs149 (fully redeemable, Sat-Sun). Open daily 7am-10pm. Dubai Marina, icdubaimarina.com (04 446 6669).
Mare by Bussola
Mare by Bussola offers an upmarket vibe along with an Italian charm.
Based at The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Mare by Bussola never disappoints when you are seeking somewhere to relax and unwind.
With a stunning restaurant serving first-class food, plus a pool and a swim-up bar it's the perfect location for soaking up the sun, enjoying a long and lazy lunch or a dinner with a special someone or group of pals.
Dhs 300 (fully redeemable) Mon-Fri, Dhs500 (fully redeemable) Sat-Sun. Open daily 9am-8pm. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina. destinationminaseyahi.com (04 511 7319).
O Beach
The iconic Ibiza beach club now has a permanent home in Dubai, and you can experience the same incredible music, entertainment and all-day party.
There's no time for sun lounger naps here, you'll be having way too much fun for that.
From Dhs200 (fully redeemable). Open Tue-Sun 11am-10pm. Habtoor Grand Hotel Beach Front, Dubai Marina, obeachdubai.com (052 858 0464).
Zero Gravity
The sprawling beach club looks straight across to Ain Dubai, boasting its own long stretch of sand and an impressive swimming pool.
There are different events every day of the week, from chilled melodic Monday to a tropical barbecue style brunch on Saturdays, and an unlimited breakfast deal every Sunday for Dhs75.
Prices vary. Open Sub-Mon 10am-9pm; Tue 9am-9pm; Thu 9am-9pm. Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina, 0-gravity.ae (04 399 0009).
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