The World’s 10 Best Luxury Beach Clubs
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Iliana Beach Club at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Iliana brings a Greek coastal sensibility to the beachfront at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai. The setting combines open-air dining, sea views and the resort's poolside landscape, with the sculptural outline of Burj Al Arab giving the horizon a distinctly local identity. It is a place to build a day around the water and a long lunch, with shaded dining areas providing a comfortable pause from the sun. The kitchen centres on Greek flavours, moving from dips and salads to seafood and dishes for sharing. Grilled octopus, courgette fritters and feta wrapped in crisp pastry sit alongside raw fish preparations and a market selection of seafood. Citrus, herbs, yoghurt and olive-led Mediterranean accents keep the menu closely connected to its seaside setting, while more substantial dishes broaden the options for an extended meal. The mood changes as daylight softens and the restaurant moves towards dinner. Its beachfront location makes the view an integral part of the experience, whether visiting for lunch with friends or a quieter evening meal. Pool access and rooftop arrangements should be checked when booking, as individual areas follow their own seasonal programme.
NAMMOS Mykonos
Psarou, Greece
NAMMOS occupies the shore of Psarou Bay on Mykonos, where a sheltered curve of sand faces an anchorage of yachts and fishing boats. Sunbeds, beach service and a seafront restaurant create a connected setting for swimming, lunch and an afternoon that can gradually gather pace. The surroundings are distinctly Cycladic, with pale buildings and dry island slopes framing the blue water. Food gives the day its structure. The restaurant's Mediterranean approach places fish and seafood at the centre of the menu, supported by sushi, selected meats and dishes designed for sharing. Guests can move between the beach and a more considered meal, while Champagne, wine and cocktails underpin the social atmosphere. Private cabanas offer another way to use the setting, with additional space and services arranged separately. Music and gatherings are integral to NAMMOS, so the experience often extends beyond a conventional lunch by the sea. It suits travellers who enjoy an animated beach scene and want dining, lounging and entertainment within the same address. Beach beds, restaurant tables and cabanas are distinct reservations, making it useful to decide how the day should unfold before arriving.
Scorpios Mykonos
Paraga, Greece
Scorpios spreads across a coastal headland beside Paraga on Mykonos, with stone, sand and timber giving the setting a close relationship to the surrounding landscape. Its beach areas offer several ways to settle beside the Aegean, from individual sunbeds to cabanas for small groups. Open views and sheltered corners allow guests to choose between a more social position and a quieter place to rest. The experience moves naturally between the shore, restaurant and terrace. Shared plates and long tables encourage meals to become part of a wider gathering, while cocktails accompany the changing light. The separate beach zones have different characters, and the Sunset Beach is particularly associated with the transition from a slower afternoon to a more animated evening. Music is central to Scorpios, with programmed performances and extended sets shaping the atmosphere after sunset. Guests interested primarily in a beach day can book that experience separately from restaurant or terrace arrangements. The appeal is in this range of moods within one coastal site: swimming and lounging during daylight, then food and music as the headland takes on a different rhythm.
Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez
Ramatuelle, France
Nikki Beach Saint-Tropez brings a pool-centred beach-club experience to the Pampelonne area of Ramatuelle. Umbrella pines, pale daybeds and an open restaurant frame the setting, which combines a Riviera lunch address with a deliberately social afternoon scene. The club's layout gives the pool and its surrounding lounge areas a prominent role, with dining and drinks close at hand. The menu draws on Mediterranean cooking and influences from the wider Nikki Beach collection. Seafood, sushi and sharing dishes fit the leisurely pace of an early lunch, while cocktails and wine accompany time on the daybeds. Different restaurant sittings have different moods, with the earlier service generally more relaxed and the later gathering becoming increasingly lively. Resident and visiting DJs, performances and themed occasions form part of the seasonal programme. A visit is therefore as much about the atmosphere as the location, particularly for groups planning a sociable day together. The venue operates seasonally and closes during the quieter part of the year. Checking its opening period and reserving the preferred dining or pool arrangement makes it easier to match the experience to the occasion.
Nobu by the Beach at Atlantis The Royal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nobu by the Beach extends the restaurant's Japanese culinary identity into a pool and beach setting at Atlantis The Royal on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah. The layout brings together a swimming pool, sunbeds, cabanas and a restaurant, with open-air spaces that allow a meal to become part of a longer day beside the water. Its design favours clean lines and a composed, contemporary resort atmosphere. The food follows Nobu's recognisable approach to Japanese cooking, including the Peruvian influences associated with the wider restaurant family. Sushi, sashimi, small plates and signature dishes are adapted to the pace of beachside dining, giving guests the choice of a full restaurant meal or lighter food between swims. Cocktails and a dedicated bar provide a further reason to linger as the afternoon moves towards evening. Cabanas offer a more private base, with different arrangements available for guests who want additional space or a pool of their own. The restaurant, beach club and bar can also be experienced independently. This flexibility makes Nobu by the Beach useful for a focused lunch as well as a complete day organised around food, water and conversation.
Jondal
Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
Jondal occupies a low-key Ibizan building beside Cala Jondal, on the island's southern coast. The cove's pale shore, pine trees and open water provide the setting for an extended seafood lunch, with tables arranged to keep the view and outdoor atmosphere central to the experience. It is an address where a day by the sea can be built around the kitchen. Fish and shellfish form the core of the menu under chef Rafa Zafra. The cooking moves between raw, grilled, fried, cured and salted preparations, allowing different textures and degrees of intensity to emerge from the same broad family of ingredients. Caviar appears in several dishes, while the emphasis on technique remains closely tied to the quality and character of the seafood itself. The mood is relaxed in appearance but carefully considered in its dining ambitions. Guests come for the combination of the cove and a substantial restaurant experience, with the sea remaining present throughout the meal. Advance reservations are particularly useful during the island's main season. Jondal suits travellers who want the pleasures of a beach setting alongside a menu that rewards time, appetite and a shared table.
La Réserve à la Plage
Ramatuelle, France
La Réserve à la Plage sits directly on Pampelonne Beach in Ramatuelle, bringing the sensibility of La Réserve to a relaxed setting beside the sand. Designed with Philippe Starck, the beach restaurant combines natural wood, woven textures and an informal arrangement of furniture. The result feels closely connected to a long Riviera lunch, with the Mediterranean visible beyond the tables and sun loungers. The menu focuses on generous Mediterranean cooking. Grilled fish, selected meats and local vegetables provide the main substance, while smaller dishes encourage sharing and a slower approach to the meal. The bar extends the experience into the afternoon, when music and drinks bring a more social mood to the beachfront. A small boutique adds clothing and accessories suited to a day on the coast. Deck chairs allow the visit to stretch between lunch and time by the water, with practical services including parking and lockers supporting an unhurried stay. This is a seasonal beach address, with opening periods shaped by the Riviera calendar. Its appeal lies in the continuity between the restaurant and its surroundings, allowing food, conversation and the changing light over the bay to set the pace.
Jetty Beach Club at One&Only Mandarina
Lo de Marcos, Mexico
Jetty Beach Club occupies a sheltered stretch of shore at One&Only Mandarina on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit. Rainforest-covered slopes rise behind the sand, while the Pacific and the resort's jetty draw the view out towards the horizon. Daybeds, terraces and pools create a comfortable base at sea level within a property otherwise closely associated with its elevated villas and treehouses. Dining follows the coastal setting. Seafood cooked over charcoal, lighter bites and cocktails make it possible to move between a proper lunch and a more casual afternoon by the water. Open-air tables and cabanas keep the ocean in sight, with the surrounding greenery giving the club a sense of enclosure despite the broad outlook. The atmosphere is easy and social, suited to a day that develops without a rigid schedule. Kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming can form part of the wider experience, subject to conditions and the resort's arrangements. Alternatively, the appeal may be simply to remain beside the pools and watch the light change across the bay. Jetty Beach Club brings the landscape, the kitchen and the water together in one of Mandarina's most immediate coastal settings.
Serpenti Beach Clvb at Bvlgari Resort Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Serpenti Beach Clvb occupies the beachfront at Bvlgari Resort Dubai on Jumeira Bay Island. Its visual identity draws on the jewellery house's serpent motif, expressed in curved patterns and warm golden-orange tones across cabanas, daybeds and terraces. Against the pale sand and blue water, the design creates a distinctive setting for a day that feels removed from the surrounding city. The experience centres on a choice of places to lounge, with refreshments, fruit, light bites and cocktails available throughout the day. La Spiaggia provides the adjacent dining component, offering international dishes and drinks in a relaxed seaside setting. The resort's beach facilities also include an outdoor pool, allowing guests to divide their time between the water, shade and an unhurried meal. The atmosphere changes with the light, from bright mornings beside the sea to softer late afternoons across the bay. It is particularly suited to travellers who appreciate a carefully designed beach environment and attentive service within an established resort. Access arrangements vary by booking and should be confirmed in advance, especially when choosing between individual loungers, daybeds and a private cabana.
Blue Marlin Ibiza
Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
Blue Marlin Ibiza brings together beach lounging, dining and music on Cala Jondal, on the southern coast of the island. Its terraces face the bay, with sunbeds and larger daybeds providing a base beside the shore. Guests can arrive for breakfast, settle into a longer beach day or build an evening around the restaurant and music programme. The venue separates its beach, restaurant and lounge-club areas, each offering a different way to use the setting. Food and drinks are available through the day, with the restaurant providing a more structured meal and the lounge accommodating an aperitif or a later gathering. This arrangement allows a visit to change pace without leaving the same address, although the individual areas may require separate reservations. Music is fundamental to the Blue Marlin experience, with a seasonal calendar of resident and visiting performers. The atmosphere generally becomes more animated as the day progresses, making it particularly suitable for travellers who want a social beach setting. A day here can begin with the light and space of the bay and finish with a much stronger emphasis on sound and shared company.