The Most Instagrammable Places in Dubai
Dubai is a paradise for Instagrammers. With the most beautiful beach clubs and that amazing skyline you can find great photo spots everywhere you go. In this blog post, we’re sharing the most Instagrammable places Mika found in Dubai, including links to their locations. And don’t forget to bring some extra outfits if you’re visiting multiple spots in one day!
This post was originally published on March 12th 2022. It has been updated on March 17th 2024 with 6 new photo spots (the first 6 spots of this post).
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5 Beach Clubs to Visit in Dubai
Drift Beach
Drift Beach is one of the most beautiful beach clubs in Dubai. The interior (or actually exterior) of Drift Beach is beautifully designed and there are multiple spots that are worth taking photos at. Even the entrance is Instagrammable. The best time to take photos is sunset, when the sun covers Dubai in a golden veil. Luckily, the dressing room and shower area in Drift Beach is very comfortable, so you can properly refresh yourself after a day of swimming and sweating in the sun. What I particularly love about Drift Beach, besides the design of the club itself, is the skyline backdrop of Dubai Marina which is perfect for photos. I’d recommend walking around the club for the best spots as there are many, and you can probably find a few more than the spots I chose.
Burj Khalifa Lake
The Burj Khalifa Lake is the perfect spot for a photo, with the lake and the majestic Burj Khalifa in the background. Especially at night, the entire area is magical with the twinkling light shows on the Burj Khalifa and the fountain show that takes place every 30 minutes. The area is home to a lot of good restaurants, some of them overlooking the fountain show and/or the Burj Khalifa. Or consider watching the fountain show from a boat, which sounds like so much fun. Don’t forget to spend some time in Dubai Mall though if you feel like shopping, because it’s a shopper’s paradise.
Summersalt
Summersalt is in my top 2 of favorite beach clubs in Dubai (and it’s not 2 😜). It’s a stunning and relaxing beach club, right across the Burj Al Arab. There are multiple photo spots in the club itself, as well as on the private beach in front of the beach club with the Burj Al Arab in the background and the Dubai skyline. Make sure to walk around and keep your eyes peeled for photo spots. But also make sure to spend a good amount of time on the sun loungers, as those are more comfortable than most beds. I’d highly recommend staying until sunset, as it’s simply magical to watch the sun set into the sea.
The 305
The 305 is one of the newest beach clubs in Dubai, with a Miami-inspired design and lots of pink hues, which is exactly to my taste. Unfortunately, we were unable to visit this beach club, as they had no beds available on the morning we showed up. Luckily, we were able to take a few photos at their pretty bar area. Make sure to show up early in the morning to grab a sun lounger as it’s not possible to make a reservation in advance, and the loungers are available on a first come, first serve basis. Alternatively, you can have a drink or bite in their restaurant area, which is a lot less crowded than the pool area.
White Beach
The pretty beach club White Beach is located on the grounds of the Atlantis resort on the Palm. What I love most about White Beach is the view of Atlantis the Royal in the background, which looks like a pink castle and is exactly what I like to look at all day. The beach club itself is beautifully designed too with lots of beige tones and bohemian vibes. There are multiple photo spots in White Beach, either with a backdrop of Atlantis the Royal or the skyline of Dubai. Maybe you can find even more pretty spots to take photos of at White Beach.
Kyma Beach
Kyma Beach is a lovely beach club located at West Palm Beach, which is actually a great area with a boulevard to stroll on. The beach club itself is beautiful with lots of beige tones. (I want those beige and white striped towels myself too.) The club isn’t very large, which means there aren’t many spots to take photos from. However, you can always take a photo of the pool and the sun loungers. Kyma Beach looks out on the beach and the Dubai Marina skyline, which is always a nice backdrop too. The restaurant area is pretty as well, so maybe you can find a nice spot to take a photo there too.
Five Palm Jumeirah
Five Palm Jumeirah is a beautiful hotel located right next to the beach with private beach access and a huge pool. As we were a bit too late for sun beds, we enjoyed some cocktails in their restaurant right on the beach. When you’re not staying at the hotel, you can buy a day pass for sun beds. The architecture of the hotel is amazing and perfect for a photo backdrop. Don’t forget to shoot the skyscrapers of Dubai Marina from the beach while you’re here!
Beach by Five
Beach by Five is a seperate beach area of the Five Palm Jumeirah. You always have to pay for sun beds in this beach area, even if you’re staying at their hotel. There’s a beach party every Friday here, which is a lot of fun. While we were at the beach party, I just had to take a few photos in their Instagrammable pool.
Cove Beach
Cove Beach is a beach club located on the peninsula of the Ain Dubai (the ferris wheel). The Beach Club has multiple pools and private beach access. The beautiful designs of the pool together with the Ain Dubai make a perfect backdrop for photos. After taking your desired Instagram photos, you can enjoy a relaxing day at the beach while taking a dip in the water whenever you want.
Bla Bla Dubai
On our last day in Dubai, right before heading to the airport, we had breakfast at beach club Bla Bla Dubai. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to lay down at the beach, but I couldn’t resist taking a photo, even though it was before opening hours. The beds looked so relaxing and I would have loved staying the afternoon there (especially instead of flying home).
Five Jumeirah Village
Of course I also had to take a photo at the pool of the hotel we were staying at. If you’re not staying here, I wouldn’t recommend going for the day as there are better beach clubs to spend your time. But I haven’t seen a pool in Dubai that I didn’t like, so chances are great that the pool at your hotel is a great photo opportunity as well.
1Oak
Restaurant 1Oak has a cool photo spot beneath the neon sign saying “I ended up at 1Oak”. Besides this, 1Oak has a few more Instagram-worthy spots. The food was yum, so I can definitely recommend going here for a nice evening while taking some photos for the gram!
Amazónico
I couldn’t leave Amazónico without taking a photo with their stunning stairs. Besides this pretty Instagram spot, Amazónico is a must-visit restaurant. Their food is amazing (I’m still dreaming about the cheese bread) and they have a great selection of cocktails. Absolutely a guaranteed fun night out!
CÉ LA VI
The rooftop bar of CÉ LA VI undoubtedly offers the best view in Dubai. They have this super pretty golden swing with red flowers that’s a hit on Instagram. Can recommend going there for lunch, as they offer a delicious set menu. You might have to wait in line before taking a photo with the golden swing, so be aware of that. The earlier you get there, the shorter the line probably will be. When you’ve finished taking photos with the swing, hop in front of one of the windows for a different photo spot with the Burj Khalifa in the background.
Dior Pop-up Store at Nammos Beach
The Dior pop-up store is one of the prettiest Instagrammable spots in Dubai. Especially during golden hour. You might have to fight with some other girls over a good spot though, so be aware of that.😋 We had lunch at Nammos and were able to pop outside for a few photos. I don’t think it’s possible to take photos here if you’re not having drinks or food at the restaurant or rented a sun bed at the beach. The food at Nammos is amazing though, so definitely not a bad idea to eat there.
The Scene at Pier 7
Pier 7 is an eight-storey building along the canal in Dubai Marina. Most of the restaurants at Pier 7 are insanely popular because of their amazing views of the Marina and it’s hard to get a (last-minute) reservation. The Scene is located on the 4th floor of the building and serves British pub food. The restaurant is a bit fancier than a regular British pub, but not as fancy as other restaurants in Dubai. The best thing about The Scene is that it’s not as popular as the other restaurants here and you can easily get a last-minute reservation. The views from the terrace are amazing. There are pretty much no crowds at this Instagrammable spot and the food was delicious too. Isn’t this a win-win situation!?
Burj Khalifa Observation Deck
Getting up the tallest building in the world is of course a must-do in Dubai. While you’re up there, make sure to take a photo of you sitting next to the window admiring the unique view of the fountain, the rest of Dubai and the desert. When getting inside, make sure to take a photo with these cute wings as well.
You can buy tickets for the Burj Khalifa observation deck through this link.
Palace Downtown
Palace Downtown is a hotel located nearby Burj Khalifa in the Downtown district of Dubai. Right in front of the hotel, there’s this pond aligned with palm trees which is beautifully lit up at night. Make sure to bring a wide-angle lens or put your phone in wide-angle mode so you can fit all of the Burj Khalifa in your frame.
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden is Instagram heaven. The garden is filled with structures made by colorful, fresh flowers. While wandering around the garden, there are so many Instagrammable spots. You probably can’t stop taking photos. My favorites are the heart arches and the flower castle.
You can buy skip-the-line tickets for Dubai Miracle Garden through this link.
If you need to spice up your Instagram game, it’s not a bad idea to book a trip to Dubai. With so many Instagrammable places to choose from, you can fill up your feed for months.
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