THE B BEACH PARTIES WHERE TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
01 Blue Marlin Ibiza
Blue Marlin isn’t just a party – it’s an all-day experience. Brunch is offered here, there’s a beach with watersports available, but the big lure is the music. International DJs are often on the bill here and they have house and techno gurus Solardo, from Manchester, lined up for F1 weekend.
Ghantoot Al Jazira Island Hotel, Abu Dhabi, Fri 1pm to 11pm. Tel: (056) 1133400. Taxi: Ghantoot Al Jazira. bluemarlinibiza-uae.com
02 Buddha Bar-Beach
And still we wait – Saadiyat’s new beach club was meant to open in October, but we’re still waiting for a launch date. The day-to-night destination next to The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort will be only the fourth of its kind in the world when it does finally open, but what we do know is it’ll have a beach, pool, drinks and music. buddhabar.com
03 Cachée
A pool party on Saadiyat, Cachée features live performers, gourmet food, fire shows and DJs and has caused quite a stir since launching last summer. Swimwear is essential for this one, as you’ll be making good use of the pool. It only launched in July, and featured DJs have included Saif and Sound, DJ SLIM, and DJ KaBoo. Previous parties have included dancers and a water drummer.
Saadiyat Beach Club, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 8pm to 2am, Dhs200, Dhs80 ladies. Tel: (02) 6563500. Taxi: Saadiyat Beach Club. saadiyatbeachclub.ae
04 Maya Fridays
Abu Dhabi’s Al Maya Island Resort is only a ten-minute boat ride away from the mainland and it hosts local DJ Chad Funk’s Maya Friday parties most weekends. Table packages for drinks and food, such as mix fajitas, are also available, costing between Dhs1,500 and Dhs3,500. Guests must be aged 21 and up. The resort’s Horizon Pool offers views of the Abu Dhabi skyline, and the beach has cabanas, sunbeds, showers and changing rooms.
Al Maya Island, Abu Dhabi, 11am to 9pm, Dhs100, ladies free entry before 1pm. Tel: (02) 6677777. facebook.com/ BPM.AL.MAYA