New Dubai Beach Clubs Opening in 2026 & 2027
Dubai already has one of the strongest beach club scenes in the world, but the city is far from finished.
After the arrival of destinations such as J1 Beach, Sirene by GAIA, Gigi Rigolatto, Bâoli and the continued expansion of Palm West Beach, the next wave of Dubai beach clubs is already taking shape.
And some very big names are involved.
From Cipriani and Zuma to Bagatelle, Dubai's coastline is increasingly attracting globally recognised hospitality brands that are combining restaurants, pools, beaches and nightlife into full-day lifestyle destinations.
As of September 2026, these are some of the newest beach clubs opening in Dubai in late 2026 and 2027 — plus a few major beachfront transformations worth watching.
ISBA by Bagatelle – Palm West Beach
Expected opening: Q4 2026Location: Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah
One of the most anticipated beach club openings of late 2026 is ISBA by Bagatelle.
The new concept is being created by Bagatelle Group in partnership with Dubai-based hospitality company 7 Management and will bring Bagatelle's famously energetic French-Mediterranean atmosphere to Palm West Beach.
The concept is designed to evolve throughout the day. Expect a more relaxed Riviera-style setting for lunch and beach time before music, DJs and entertainment gradually take over towards the evening.
7 Management describes ISBA as a “French Riviera on Palm West Beach”, with the venue combining beachfront dining, music and a full-day social experience. Pre-opening recruitment is already underway, with the launch expected in Q4 2026.
Why ISBA matters
Palm West Beach has developed into one of Dubai's most important lifestyle destinations, with restaurants, hotels and beach clubs lining the western side of Palm Jumeirah.
ISBA adds another internationally recognised hospitality name to the area and reinforces the Palm's evolution from simply a residential and hotel destination into a place where people can spend an entire day moving between the beach, restaurants and nightlife.
Plagette 32 Beach Club – Tilal Al Ghaf
Expected opening: Q4 2026Location: Tilal Al Ghaf
This one is slightly different.
Unlike the traditional beach clubs along Palm Jumeirah or Jumeirah Beach, Plagette 32 is an inland lagoon-side beach club forming part of the residential community of Tilal Al Ghaf.
Operated in partnership with Sunset Hospitality Group, the private club is expected to include multiple swimming pools, restaurants, a beach bar, cabanas, fitness and wellness spaces and direct access to the community's lagoon.
The wider Plagette 32 development is scheduled for handover in Q4 2026.
It is primarily a residential lifestyle amenity rather than another public Dubai party beach club, but it is worth including because it reflects a growing trend in Dubai real estate:
developers are beginning to build hospitality-level experiences directly into residential communities.
For buyers comparing Dubai's newer villa neighbourhoods, amenities such as private beach clubs, restaurants and professionally operated wellness spaces are increasingly being used to differentiate one development from another.
Cipriani Lido – J1 Beach
Expected opening: 2027Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Potentially the biggest name on this list is Cipriani Lido.
Cipriani Group and Fundamental Hospitality have confirmed that the first Cipriani Lido in the UAE will open at J1 Beach in 2027.
Rather than positioning itself purely as a high-energy party beach club, Cipriani Lido is expected to offer something more refined.
Plans include a Cipriani restaurant, terrace, private dining spaces, a Bellini Bar and Lounge, a Socialista-inspired Living Room, private beach, cabanas and sunbeds overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
For anyone familiar with Cipriani DIFC, expect the brand's signature polished Italian hospitality to be translated into a much more relaxed beachfront setting.
Why J1 Beach keeps attracting major brands
The former La Mer South has been completely repositioned as J1 Beach, bringing together internationally recognised restaurants and beach clubs along one stretch of Jumeirah coastline.
Cipriani's arrival gives the destination another globally established luxury hospitality name and indicates that J1 Beach is continuing to evolve rather than simply relying on its initial wave of openings.
Zuma Dubai Beach House – Jumeirah 1
Expected opening: 2027Location: Jumeirah 1 / Port de La Mer
Zuma is also heading to the beach.
The group now officially lists Zuma Beach House as arriving in Jumeirah 1 in 2027, creating a new daytime concept overlooking Port de La Mer marina.
The project will sit alongside the upcoming Gran Meliá Dubai, which is also scheduled to open in 2027.
Plans for Zuma Beach House include a swimming pool surrounded by daybeds, lounge and bar areas, resident DJs and access to a private stretch of beachfront.
The restaurant element will naturally remain central to the experience, bringing Zuma's Japanese izakaya-style dining into a resort environment.
Why this opening is particularly interesting
Zuma has been one of DIFC's best-known restaurants for years.
Creating a beachfront version of the concept reflects a wider shift happening across Dubai hospitality.
Restaurants are no longer simply opening another branch.
Instead, major hospitality brands are creating entire lifestyle environments where guests can arrive for lunch, spend the afternoon beside the pool and remain through sunset.
Barasti Is Being Completely Reimagined
Reopening: 2027Location: Le Méridien Mina Seyahi
Technically, Barasti is certainly not a new Dubai beach club.
In fact, it is one of the city's oldest.
But the transformation planned for 2027 is significant enough that the new Barasti deserves a place on this list.
After operating since 1995, Barasti closed in June 2026 for the biggest redevelopment in its history. The venue is scheduled to reopen in 2027 as a completely reimagined beachfront destination.
Plans include multiple areas designed for different audiences, redesigned interiors and an expanded food and beverage offering while retaining the more relaxed character for which Barasti became known.
What will be particularly interesting is how the new venue responds to its surroundings.
When Barasti originally opened, Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour as we know them today barely existed.
By the time it returns, it will sit between two of Dubai's busiest residential and tourism districts.
SAL at Burj Al Arab Is Also Returning in 2027
Reopening: 2027Location: Burj Al Arab
Another major return to watch is SAL at Burj Al Arab.
SAL closed alongside the Burj Al Arab's wider renovation programme in 2026 and is expected to reopen in 2027.
Its location alone makes it one of Dubai's most distinctive pool and beach experiences.
Sitting on the Burj Al Arab's private island with an infinity pool directly over the Arabian Gulf, SAL occupies a completely different segment of the market from the larger party-focused beach clubs.
The reopening will coincide with the next chapter of one of Dubai's most recognisable hotels.
Dubai's Beach Club Scene Is Becoming More About Lifestyle Than Just Nightlife
The most interesting thing about this new generation of Dubai beach clubs isn't simply how many are opening.
It is where they are opening and what they are becoming.
Cipriani isn't simply opening another restaurant.
Zuma isn't simply creating another DIFC-style venue.
Bagatelle isn't simply opening another dining room.
Each brand is creating a larger lifestyle experience combining some mixture of:
beach + restaurant + pool + music + wellness + social space.
That model works particularly well in Dubai because lifestyle and real estate are so closely connected.
What Do Dubai's New Beach Clubs Mean for Real Estate?
Some of Dubai's strongest lifestyle districts have grown around clusters of restaurants, resorts, waterfront promenades and hospitality.
Think about the transformation of areas such as:
Palm West Beach.
J1 Beach and Jumeirah 1.
Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour.
Port de La Mer.
And increasingly, even inland residential communities such as Tilal Al Ghaf are incorporating resort-level hospitality into their masterplans.
This doesn't mean opening a new beach club automatically increases surrounding property values.
But high-quality leisure infrastructure can make an area more attractive to residents, tourists and investors by creating something extremely important in real estate:
a reason to actually spend time there.
The strongest communities aren't simply collections of homes.
They become destinations.
J1 Beach Could Be One of the Areas to Watch in 2027
Of all the locations on this list, Jumeirah 1 may undergo the most interesting transformation.
J1 Beach already established itself as one of Dubai's major beachfront dining destinations, but the arrival of Cipriani Lido and the wider development of the Port de La Mer area — including Gran Meliá and Zuma Beach House — will continue adding luxury hospitality to this section of Dubai's coastline.
At the same time, new residential development continues throughout the wider La Mer and Jumeirah waterfront.
That combination of residential property, beaches, hotels, restaurants and leisure is increasingly turning this part of Jumeirah into a much more complete luxury coastal district.
The Dubai Beach Club Openings to Watch
Beach Club | Location | Expected Opening |
ISBA by Bagatelle | Palm West Beach | Q4 2026 |
Plagette 32 Beach Club | Tilal Al Ghaf | Q4 2026 |
Cipriani Lido | J1 Beach | 2027 |
Zuma Dubai Beach House | Jumeirah 1 / Port de La Mer | 2027 |
Barasti – Reimagined | Mina Seyahi | 2027 |
SAL – Reopening | Burj Al Arab | 2027 |
Opening dates in Dubai hospitality frequently change. This article reflects announced and reported timelines available as of September 2026.
Dubai's Beachfront Evolution Is Far From Over
Dubai already has no shortage of places to spend a day beside the water.
What is changing is the quality and scale of the brands entering the market.
Cipriani, Zuma and Bagatelle aren't simply adding three more places to rent a sunbed.
They represent the continued movement towards destination hospitality — where restaurants, beaches, entertainment and luxury real estate increasingly coexist in the same neighbourhoods.
For Dubai residents, it means even more choice.
For tourists, it strengthens the city's position as a global lifestyle destination.
And for anyone following Dubai real estate, these openings provide another clue as to which parts of the city are attracting significant hospitality investment.
Because when some of the world's biggest lifestyle brands choose a particular stretch of coastline, it's usually worth paying attention to what else is happening around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new beach clubs are opening in Dubai in 2026?
One of the main upcoming public openings is ISBA by Bagatelle at Palm West Beach, which is expected in Q4 2026. Plagette 32's private beach club at Tilal Al Ghaf is also scheduled alongside the development's Q4 2026 handover.
What new beach clubs are opening in Dubai in 2027?
Confirmed or announced 2027 openings include Cipriani Lido at J1 Beach and Zuma Dubai Beach House in Jumeirah 1. Barasti is also scheduled to reopen after a major redevelopment, while SAL at Burj Al Arab is expected to return following the hotel's renovation.
Where will Cipriani's Dubai beach club be?
Cipriani Lido will open at J1 Beach in Jumeirah 1 in 2027. It will be Cipriani's first Lido concept in the UAE.
When is Zuma Beach House opening in Dubai?
Zuma's official website currently states that Zuma Beach House will arrive in Jumeirah 1 in 2027.
Is Barasti closing permanently?
No. Barasti closed in June 2026 for a major redevelopment and is scheduled to return in 2027 as a reimagined beachfront destination.
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