The Marina, JBR and Palm Jumeirah are where Dubai goes for beachfront dining, brunches and pool days. This guide collects what our stories say about eating, swimming and going out there. It is a curated selection, not a ranking. Prices are as announced and only where a story gave one. For every area, see Best Restaurants in Dubai by Neighbourhood.
Last checked 20 October 2026. Prices and details are as announced by the venues; confirm before booking.
Dubai Marina and JBR
TATTU Dubai, Ciel Dubai Marina. Pan-Asian dining under a suspended cherry blossom tree, with a Level 81 sky lounge. Read the full story.
Chalco's Cantina, Marina Walk. A Taco and Karaoke Night Brunch on the first Saturday of the month, 8pm to 11pm, AED 250. Read the full story.
Luciano's, Al Habtoor Grand Resort. Italian cooking in a garden, reopened on 29 September. Read the full story.
Tamoka, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai. A beachfront Sunday brunch, 1.30pm to 4.30pm, from AED 299, as announced in April. Read the full story.
Playa Pacha, FIVE Luxe JBR. Beach entry is free from Monday to Thursday, and the club is open daily from 10am until sunset. Read the full story.
Origins, Vida Dubai Marina and Yacht Club. The Christmas lunch buffet on 25 December, 1pm to 5pm, starts at AED 349 per adult for food and soft beverages, with a children's price of AED 175 for ages 6 to 12. Read the full story. A pool pass was announced at AED 99, redeemable on food and drink: Read the full story.
Palm Jumeirah
AKA Sushi, Mileo The Palm
A Japanese restaurant and lounge with live DJ evenings, open 12pm to 1am on weekdays and 12pm to 2am at weekends. Read the full story.
One&Only The Palm. Casea 101 by Yannick Alléno serves Italian coastal cooking daily from 12:30pm, and L'Abysse is a 34-seat omakase closed on Tuesdays; both opened on 19 October. Casea 101 and L'Abysse.
Riva Beach Club. The Friday Community BBQ Night, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, is AED 199 for adults and AED 99 for children aged 8 to 12. Read the full story.
Byron Bathers
The Byron Weekender, Friday to Sunday from 5pm, is AED 250 and includes a main course and four drinks. The venue is in the Al Manhal Building on the Palm. Read the full story.
Cucina, Palm West Beach. Sips and Serenata on Wednesdays from 7pm, AED 299 per couple. Read the full story.
WET Deck, W Dubai, The Palm
The Winter Series brings guest DJs on Sundays, with Ollie Skye on 25 October and Bianca Blanco on 8 November. The deck is open daily 10am to 9pm. Read the full story.
Dubai Harbour and night swims
Son of a Fish, Dubai Harbour Pier Club. A Saturday Greek brunch, 1pm to 5pm, with packages from AED 290 as announced in January. Read the full story. For evening swims, see 12 places for night swims.
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