Best Bars in Jumeirah: Beach Clubs & Cocktails '26

Drinking in Jumeirah means drinking by the water, mostly. The coastline from Madinat out to J1 Beach is lined with beach clubs that turn into bars as the sun drops, and the appeal is the setting as much as the glass in your hand. This is sundowner territory first, late-night second.

The beach-club end is strong, Kaimana, GITANO, African Queen and Bâoli at J1, all sea views and DJs, while the Madinat side keeps it more classic with 19 Sixty-Four by McGettigan's and the Belgian Beer Café. For cocktails proper, Blind Tiger hides a serious bar and The Bulgari Bar does polished hotel glamour, with Mimi Kakushi's jazz-era room in between. Every venue below is a Jumeirah room we've confirmed is live, ordered by rating.

Jumeirah's drinking is spread along the coast, so pick a zone: J1 Beach for the beach clubs, Madinat Jumeirah for the souk's bars and terraces, or the hotel bars further along the shore. The drive between them is short, but you won't be walking from one to another.

Sunset is the prime slot, and the beach clubs charge and fill accordingly from Thursday to Saturday, so book a table if you want the view. The Madinat pubs and the cocktail dens are easier for a walk-in midweek.