- J1 Beach turns golden hour into curated aperitif and sunset gatherings.
- Kaimana Beach hosts Golden Thursdays with unlimited cocktails and live DJs.
- La Baia and Lúnico offer refined aperitivo menus with live music.
- Bâoli Dubai combines infinity pool, crafted cocktails, fine wines and DJs.
Golden hour at J1 Beach returns with a lineup of aperitifs, poolside gatherings and live music, turning the coastline into Dubai’s seasonal playground. From Monday evenings to weekend parties, five venues serve curated cocktails and bold bites. Guests can pick relaxed safari-style apéritifs or high-energy DJ nights, making sundown the new social hour for friends, couples and after-work groups.
Aperitivo culture has become the city’s favourite way to stretch the day, blending light bites, crafted drinks and convivial company. J1 Beach leans into that trend with diverse venues that each offer a distinct mood and menu, so you can choose the vibe that fits your night. The program is built for socialising, whether you want a serene sunset or a late-night pool party.
- African Queen — L’heure de L’Apéritif
- Monday to Friday from 5 PM, a safari-inspired aperitif hour with an à la carte menu and elegant atmosphere.
- Bâoli Dubai — Sunset Lounge
- Daily from 4 PM, private beach club setting with an infinity pool, crafted cocktails, fine wines and live DJ sets.
- Kaimana Beach — Golden Thursdays
- From 4 PM, unlimited cocktails with bold Pan-Asian bites and poolside DJs, packages from AED 145 and a pay-for-three-get-four group offer.
- La Baia Dubai — Sunset Aperitivo
- Monday to Friday from 5 PM, curated cocktails and live music, experiences start from AED 195.
- Lúnico — Sip into Sunset Happy Hour
- Daily from 5 PM with drinks and tapas from AED 40, plus DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays.
For planning a night out, these options cover almost every occasion. Book a quieter evening at African Queen to catch a slow sunset with friends, reserve sunbeds and packages at Kaimana for a bigger group, or head to Bâoli if you want a luxe infinity pool backdrop. Food offerings lean Mediterranean and Pan-Asian, with sharable plates, pretzels, grilled bites and sweet finishes that pair well with the cocktail menus.
J1 Beach has positioned itself as a coastal social hub that values atmosphere as much as flavour. The combination of scenic views, thoughtfully mixed drinks and live performances creates moments that are easy to share and memorable to keep. Whether you are winding down after work or dancing past dusk, the venues deliver varied tempos and thoughtful hospitality that make evenings by the sea feel special.
Plan your next sunset at J1 Beach and find the vibe that suits your night. Follow @J1BeachDubai for schedules and reservations, or visit J1 Beach’s website to book sunbeds, tables and packages. Gather your friends and make the golden hour a ritual!
