Casa Amor
Casa Amor is a bohemian-inspired social beach house and restaurant in Dubai, set to open in October 2024. Originally from St.Tropez is now opening its doors at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Dubai. It offers modern Southern French cuisine with Latin influences, alongside live music and a vibrant entertainment program. Located steps from the beach, guests can enjoy premium drinks and a relaxed beach experience in a creative and inviting setting.
Opening October 2024
Location: Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah
O Beach Dubai
O Beach, a well-known day club from Ibiza, is set to open its new location in Dubai Marina on October 24, 2024. The expansive 55,000-square-foot venue will feature both indoor and outdoor areas, including a 4,000-square-foot swimming pool, luxury cabanas, VIP beds, and an elevated restaurant with 360-degree beach views. Guests can look forward to a long weekend of pool parties, live entertainment, a shisha lounge, and a sunset beach bar, with bookings available starting September 4.
Opening October 24, 2024
Location: Dubai Marina
Zuma Beachhouse
Zuma is set to open its third UAE location, Zuma Beachhouse, in Dubai in 2025. Located at La Mer next to the Gran Melia Dubai hotel and overlooking Port de La Mer marina, the venue will offer a lounge and bar, day beds, a contemporary pool, and access to a private 140-meter beachfront. Featuring Zuma’s creative mixology, an izakaya menu, and a resident DJ, Dubai Beachhouse aims to become a popular lifestyle hub for daily lunch and pool/beach bookings.
Opening date: TBA
Location: La Mer, Jumeirah 1
La Cantine Beach
La Cantine Beach is set to open next month on Bluewaters Island, taking over the former Cove Beach location between the Banyan Tree and Delano hotels. The venue will feature a restaurant, bar, beach area, and pool, continuing the legacy of the popular Mediterranean restaurant from Jumeirah Emirates Towers. La Cantine Beach aims to provide a comprehensive beachside dining and leisure experience for guests.
Official opening is weekend of 18th October (they informed us on DM)
Location: Bluewaters Island
African Queen
African Queen is set to open in J1 Beach, Dubai, bringing its blend of African, French, and Mediterranean flavors from France to the UAE. Inspired by the 1951 film, the venue features a jungle chic interior with bold designs, indoor and outdoor seating, a beach club, restaurant, and bar. The menu offers a variety of dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, mixed Niçoise salads, exotic fruit curries, locally caught fish, and matured Black Angus beef.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Almayass by the Sea
Almayass by the Sea is a Lebanese-Armenian family-run restaurant located on the beachfront, offering a fusion of authentic Lebanese and Armenian cuisine. Led by Chefs Mardeg Barsomian and Jad Abou Zeid, the menu features mezze-style seafood dishes, including signature items like Kebab Karaz and Manti. Originating in Beirut and honored with the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand award in Abu Dhabi, Almayass by the Sea provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a memorable dining experience.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Baoli
Baoli, a contemporary Japanese restaurant and nightclub located at J1 in Dubai, originally hails from Cannes with a branch in Miami. Combining new Asian flavors with a lush jungle-inspired ambiance, Baoli promises a unique dining experience. Although it has not yet opened, it is set to become a popular destination for those seeking something extraordinary.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Chouchou
Chouchou is set to be an exclusive beach house members’ club on the Dubai shoreline, offering a French-inspired paradise. While the beach house will be reserved for members, the restaurant is expected to welcome the public, serving upscale French cuisine. The venue will feature a relaxing beach and pool lounge, a living room, a rooftop terrace, and the signature Rose pool, creating an inviting atmosphere for both members and visitors.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Kaimana Beach
Kaimana Beach is a Polynesian-inspired venue set to open in 2024 on J1 Beach in Dubai, specializing in Asian and Polynesian cuisine. The restaurant offers fusion dishes, creative cocktails, and beachside views of the Gulf. Featuring a jungle chic design with potted plants, green banquettes, stone and wooden tables, and a sleek curved bar, Kaimana Beach provides a vibrant and serene atmosphere. The name, meaning “spirit of the ocean” in Hawaiian, reflects its location and the powerful essence of the sea.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Gitano
Gitano, originally from Tulum with branches in Miami, New York, and now Dubai at J1 Beach, offers elevated dinner and dancing experiences featuring signature mezcal cocktails and a modern Mexican menu. Embracing the spirit of “gitano” or gypsy, Gitano creates a diverse, eclectic, and vibrant beachside destination for guests seeking a beautiful and lively experience.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Gigi Rigolatto
Gigi Rigolatto brings the charm of the Italian lifestyle to Dubai’s shores at J1 Beach. Inspired by the elegance of St. Tropez, this venue features a curated menu and intricate design elements, including a lush garden, private pool, Bellini bar, kids’ circus, and concept store. Catering to those who appreciate the finer things in life, Gigi Rigolatto offers an extraordinary sanctuary where guests can indulge in Italian elegance while enjoying exquisite beachside cuisine.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
La Baia
La Baia, inspired by the Amalfi Coast, is Bulldozer Group’s latest beach club set to open in September at Dubai’s J1 Beach. Led by Alexander Orlov, the venue offers Southern Italian cuisine featuring seafood selections like Mediterranean scampi and red shrimp carabineros, complemented by live music performances. The design incorporates handcrafted tiles, vibrant textiles, and Art Deco sunbeds, alongside an extensive wine list from regions such as Tuscany and Provence.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
LÚNICO
LÚNICO at J1 Beach, will offer innovative Spanish fine dining alongside a vibrant late-night bar experience. Inspired by the moon and its phases, the venue features celestial-themed dishes and drinks within a sophisticated interior that blends natural stone, metallic accents, and plush furnishings. Guests can enjoy a luxurious atmosphere ideal for cocktails and evening gatherings.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Ninive Beach
Ninive Beach is set to open at J1 Beach in Dubai, expanding the brand’s Middle Eastern beach club offerings. Scheduled to launch in September alongside other exciting venues, Ninive Beach brings a diverse menu that blends flavors from Iran, Iraq, Morocco, and Turkey, featuring dishes such as Couscous Royal and Grilled Wagyu Tomahawk. With its roots in locations like Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, Ninive Beach promises a rich dining experience within the vibrant new J1 Beach development.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Sakhalin
Sakhalin, originally from Moscow and awarded a Michelin star in 2021, is set to open its third location in Dubai. Led by executive chef Alexey Kogay, this Asian-Mediterranean restaurant combines local, European, and Far Eastern ingredients to create a creative roster of dishes. With its impressive credentials and innovative cuisine, Sakhalin promises to bring a fresh and unique culinary experience to the city.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
Sirene Beach by GAIA
Sirene Beach by GAIA is set to open in September at J1 Beach, Dubai, as the world’s largest beach club. Developed by Fundamental Hospitality and inspired by Greece, the 9,000-square-meter venue features sea views, pools, cabanas, and up to 400 sunbeds. Offering a gourmet dining experience with Greek Mediterranean flavors, the beach club is led by Chef Izu Ani and Evgeny Kuzin, building on GAIA’s reputation as a critically acclaimed restaurant in Dubai.
Opening date: TBA
Location: J1 Beach, Jumeirah 1
