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Time Out Dubai
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
8 JBR beach clubs to try before the heat hits
When it comes to brilliant beach clubs, Jumeirah Beach Residence knows what it's talking about. Boasting impeccable views over Bluewaters and Ain Dubai, there are plenty of places to try to suit your taste. From sky-high infinity pools to award-winning parties and all the rest, here are some of the best JBR beach clubs to try before the heat hits. JBR beach clubs to check out Address Beach Resort Credit: Address Beach Resort Chill out for the day at one of the hotels ground pools, or spend a few hours chilling out on the sand and looking out to Bluewaters Island. Packed with loungers and cabanas a plenty, this is a perfect spot to laze the day away. Dhs200 (non-redeemable, Mon-Thu), Dhs250 (non-redeemable, Fri-Sun). Open daily 8am-sunset. Address Beach Resort, The Walk, JBR (04 879 8888). Azure Beach Looking for one of the best pool day deals in Dubai in JBR? Head to this beach club and enjoy a bargain pool day with views across to the Palm and Ain Dubai. Entry is Dhs200 with Dhs100 redeemable on food and drinks during the week and Dhs300 on weekends with Dhs100 redeemable on food and drinks. Dhs200 (Dhs100 redeemable, Mon-Thu), Dhs300 (Dhs150 redeemable, Fri-Sun). Daily from 10am-8pm. Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR , 777 9472). Bla Bla Credit: Bla Bla Bla Bla is the ultimate day-to-night hotspot on JBR. With 21 bars, a restaurant serving your favourite dishes, and a stunning beach club, there's no need to go anywhere else. Lounge by the sparkling, chilled pools and Bali-inspired beach bar, savouring cocktails while enjoying lively entertainment. Then, head up to the Rooftop for sundowners with breathtaking views. Dhs200 (fully redeemable, Mon-Fri) Dhs300 (fully redeemable, Sat-Sun). Open daily 11am-sunset. Bla Bla, The Beach, JBR (04 584 4111). Looking to keep up-to-date with the best beach clubs in the city? Sign up for Time Out Dubai's free newsletter to stay in the loop. COVEBEACH Credit: CoveBeach Dubai They say the third time's a charm (and they might be right), because COVEBEACH is now settled into its latest home at JBR and it's sizzling. Enjoy multiple pools, fresh seafood and even a partly redeemable package during this day in the sun. From Dhs200 (Dhs100 redeemable, weekdays), Dhs300 (Dhs150 redeemable, weekends) Open daily 10am-sunset. La Vie, JBR, (050 454 6920). La Baie Credit: La Baie Glide through the water up to the bar at the JBR hotel, where you can sip on something ice-cold while still in the water. Once you're done soaking, feel free to hop up onto a lounger and tuck into the bresaola and burrata flatbread, or a quick baja fish taco. Dhs200 min spend (weekdays), Dhs250 min spend (weekends). Open daily noon-8pm. The Ritz-Carlton Dubai. Jumeirah Beach Residence. (04 318 6150). Playa Pacha The best day pool day passes and deals in Dubai. Credit: FIVE LUXE JBR. Legendary nightlife brand Pacha's first-ever pool and private beach club concept sits proudly at FIVE LUXE, JBR (and won best beach club in Dubai at the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2024). Here you can enjoy Mediterranean dishes and creative sips, while a lineup of live Ibiza-style entertainment will keep you on your feet. Here, it's all about experiencing Spanish party vibes in the heart of JBR. From Dhs200 (ladies), Dhs300 (gents) (fully-redeemable). Open daily 8am-8pm. FIVE LUXE JBR, JBR. (04 275 9999). Wavebreaker The best day pool day passes and deals in Dubai. Credit: Wavebreaker Priced at Dhs159 per adult, a trip to Wavebreaker JBR is a great bargain beach day. A brilliant option for the whole family, this is an old Dubai favourite that we keep on going back to. Dhs159 (Dhs50 redeemable, weekdays), Dhs189 (Dhs70 redeemable, weekends). Open daily 12.30pm-11pm. JBR, (04 318 2319). Zeta Seventy-Seven The best day pool day passes and deals in Dubai. Credit: Zeta Seventy-Seven Boasting some serious rooftop views, the sky-high pool is a luxe spot to spend the day bronzing in the clouds. Choose from a sunbed, gazebo or private cabana and your preferred time slot, which can be morning, afternoon or evening. You can grab a morning sun bed from Dhs277 (non-redeemable), but if you opt for an afternoon slot for Dhs577, you can redeem the entire amount. From Dhs277 . Open daily 9am-sunset. Address Beach Resort, Dubai Marina, (04 879 8866). Looking for things to do in Dubai? 12 brilliant beach clubs in Jumeirah to book ASAP You're spoilt for choice 7 Dubai Marina beach clubs to try on your next day off From fully-redeemable hangouts to luxe days in the sun 14 incredible beach clubs to tick off on Palm Jumeirah From party spots to laid-back luxury
What's On
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Olly Murs to perform at Bla Bla this weekend in Dubai
The Troublemaker hitmaker returns to the city for one night only… He's one of the most successful X Factor alumni, with a roster of pop hits and his charismatic stage presence, and Olly Murs is set to perform in Dubai for one night only this weekend. Taking over Bla Bla's pool area for a night of alfresco fun on February 21, 2025, Olly Murs will deliver an evening of all his best sing-along hits in an open-air party atmosphere. You can snap up your tickets on for a starting price of Dhs295. Over the last 15 years, Olly Murs has become a treasured British popstar, racking up several number one albums and releasing catchy tunes like Dance With Me Tonight , Troublemaker and Dear Darlin' . You can expect to hear all these and more when he takes to a purpose-built stage at Bla Bla in February. With a general admission ticket, you'll be able to access the main standing area, inviting you to dance the night away in the heart of the action. If you snapped up a VIP ticket, you'll get a more premium concert experience, with a separate VIP area, your own bars, and premium stage views. This day-to-night destination is known for putting on some brilliant gigs, having previously hosted the Script, One Republic, and Nile Rogers. But it's not just about the music, with doors open from 5pm, you're invited to enjoy an array of Bla Bla's dining options, and sip your way around a whole host of bars before the gig begins. See you on the dance floor… Want to stay on top of all the upcoming performances in Dubai? From The Script performing at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre to the most coolest music festivals, you'll find all the details here. Olly Murs, Bla Bla Dubai, JBR, doors open 5pm, Friday February 21, 2025, from Dhs295. @ @blabladubai > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
The National
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Singer Margaux Sauve on the emotional highs of a Ghostly Kisses show: 'You'll dance and cry'
More musicians are bringing their shows to the region, but few have gone beyond one-off concerts to craft fully integrated, multi-stop tours. One of the bands who have done just that are the brooding synth-pop group Ghostly Kisses. An act classified as indie in their native Canada, and by European promoters, they are undeniably a major draw in the Middle East. Over the past four years, they have undertaken some of the region's most expansive tours. Their latest return to the UAE, with a show at Dubai's Bla Bla, follows two sold-out dates in Cairo, a headlining slot at Saudi Arabia's Balad Beast Festival in Jeddah, and comes ahead of a performance in Bahrain on February 23. It adds to their previous stops in Beirut and AlUla, where they performed at the stunning Al Maraya Theatre. Such extensive touring has given founder and singer Margaux Sauve an insight into the nuances of their growing regional fan base. 'The crowd in Saudi Arabia and Dubai has always been so warm, attentive, and lovely,' she tells The National from the Balad Beast. 'In Cairo, they're very expressive and so happy that we made the effort to come all the way there to play a concert. It feels just as special for us as it does for them, and they sing along to every lyric. 'In Beirut, it's different. The audience stays quiet during the show, but afterward they'll wait in line for hours just to get an autograph. They're incredibly grateful that we came.' Beyond the painstaking effort to build a devoted fan base, another reason for their consistently strong crowds is the personal bond fans share with the group's music. Formed in Quebec City in 2016 as a solo project by Sauve, a classically trained violinist, Ghostly Kisses evolved into a duo two years later with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Louis-Etienne Santais. Together, they crafted a signature sound, blending ethereal, languid melodies with cinematic production and unflinchingly emotive lyricism. Their work, particularly the 2019 EP Alone Together and the 2022 album Heaven, Wait, became a soundtrack for a new legion of fans retreating and re-emerging in the wake of the pandemic. 'It's always evolving,' notes Sauve. 'It's hard to pinpoint – did the pandemic help? In terms of our online presence, yes. But I also think it's because our music asks questions. It reflects the experiences our fans have been through and how they're processing them.' It's an approach Ghostly Kisses take even further on their 2023 album, Dark Room. With lyrics exploring broken and healed bonds and the search for euphoria amid turmoil, the record feels like a collective therapy session – because, in many ways, it was. In the lead-up to recording to Dark Room, the group launched The Box of Secrets, an initiative inviting fans to anonymously share their worries through online entries. Sauve promised to read each of them in full. 'The purpose was mainly to offer a space where they could express something in secret, because we felt that many people wanted to connect with us but didn't know how,' she recalls. 'What we found were recurring themes from people all over the world – most of them going through similar break-ups, questioning their lives, feeling lost, or dealing with grief. I thought it was interesting to bring those universal subjects into our songs because, in the end, no matter who we are, we're all more connected than we sometimes realise.' The intensity of the lyrics is balanced by Ghostly Kisses' most dynamic songwriting to date. While the signature melancholy and Sauve's whispery vocals – reminiscent of Canadian chanteuse Sarah McLachlan – remain, they are now paired with more upbeat tracks, all driven by an underlying mission to make listeners move. This shift is notable in songs like Golden Eyes and Oceans, which feature assertive basslines and percussive elements rarely heard in the band's earlier work. Santais explains that the evolution was partly inspired by their shows in the region. 'Once we started touring in the Middle East, especially, we felt such a deep connection to the crowds,' he says. 'It was more instinctive, more emotional – more physical, even – because, suddenly, we were in packed rooms, feeling the energy of the audience. That made us think, 'OK, we've explored all the ways we can connect emotionally and intellectually. Now, let's tap into the physical beats.'' That doesn't mean the group is shifting into full-on EDM sound. While their Dubai show is sure to have the audience dancing, it won't come at the expense of experiencing the 'feel' required at Ghostly Kisses gig. 'When we play live, we want to tell a story with ups and downs, highs and lows,' Sauve says. 'There will be moments of surprise and moments of calm. We'll take you on a journey – one where you'll dance and cry.' Ghostly Kisses perform in Bla Bla, Dubai on Sunday. Doors open 7pm. Tickets start at Dh239
