Pool and beach
You can move between a clean pool and direct beach access, making it easy to alternate swimming and lounging.
Barasti Beach
Dubai Marina
Barasti Beach is a beachfront beach club in Dubai Marina where you can split your time between the pool and sandy beach, with casual food and cocktails on hand. Reviews particularly highlight the Marina views, music-led atmosphere and mix of relaxed daytime lounging with livelier evenings.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
15,245 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Flexible atmosphere
There is a calmer beach area for reading and unwinding, while the pool brings the livelier party energy.
Live entertainment
DJ sets, concerts and live drumming give the venue a stronger evening rhythm than a standard beach-lounge setting.
Sea views
Reviews mention striking views of Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and the sea, especially around sunset.
Food quality
Customers specifically enjoyed the fish and chips, chicken tawook and fresh, well-presented dishes.
Shaded pool
The shaded pool area gives you a way to stay cooler while still enjoying the beach-club setting.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose weekdays. Visit on a weekday if you want calmer music, fewer people and time to enjoy light bites without the weekend crowd.
Bring ID. Bring valid ID for entry, since the venue is 21+ only.
Pick your zone. Choose the beach for quiet reading and decompression, or the pool if you want the livelier party atmosphere.
Check pool status. Confirm the pool is open before visiting, as one January review found it closed while the sea remained usable.
Expect self-service. If you are using the sunbeds, be prepared to collect drinks yourself rather than relying on table service there.
Stay for music. For more than a daytime beach break, check whether a concert, DJ set or live drummer is scheduled.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Le Meridien Mina Syahi Beach Resort & Marina
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Strawberry daiquiri
The strawberry daiquiri stood out among the refreshing drinks ordered during one visit.
Poke bowl
The poke bowl was specifically recommended as a fresh, tasty lunch choice.
Spring roles
One group recommended trying the spring roles, along with nachos.
Common Concerns
Service gaps
One visitor reported no sunbed service and having to collect drinks personally; another described a serious delay over premium packages.
Crowded weekends
The beach club can become crowded on weekends, which may reduce the relaxed feel.
Pool closure
The pool was closed during one January visit, so seasonal availability is worth checking.
Age restriction
Entry is restricted to guests aged 21 and over, with ID required.
Blocked views
Speedboats parked directly in front were a drawback for one returning visitor because they affected the outlook.
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The Bottom Line
Barasti Beach is a Dubai Marina beach club built around choice: spend the day on comfortable loungers by the sand, use the pool, or move between the two with a drink in hand. It suits both quiet daytime lounging and music-led evenings, with sea and Dubai Marina views adding plenty of visual appeal. Food is more than an afterthought in the reviews.
Customers mention fish and chips, chicken tawook, burgers, poke bowls, cocktails and snacks; the strawberry daiquiri was one visitor’s standout drink. DJs play through the day, while concerts, live drummers and dancing can shift the mood from relaxed to properly lively. The layout seems useful for mixed groups: one part of the beach can be calm enough to read, while the pool is the party zone.
Weekdays are the safer choice for a quieter visit. Weekend crowds can build, and one review found no service at the sunbeds, so collecting your own drinks may be necessary. Check pool availability before going, as it was closed during a January visit.
Entry is 21+ and ID is required, and one review reported a poor experience with staff and premium-package handling.