Beach Views
The beachfront setting brings sunset views, Ain Dubai and the marina into the experience.
Bla Bla By McGettigan's
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s is a beach club in Jumeirah Beach Residence where you can spend the day by the pool, then move into rooftop bars and nightlife without leaving the venue. Reviews highlight its beachfront views, live entertainment and varied food, including fresh sushi.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
7,982 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Day To Night
You can start by the pool with food and cocktails, then continue into a bar or nightclub on site.
Live Entertainment
Live bands, singers, DJs, dancers and themed activities such as quiz nights give visits a strong entertainment focus.
Food Range
Reviews mention fresh sushi, beef sliders, steak and baby chicken, with food suited to sharing or a full dinner.
Group Setting
The venue works well for birthdays, girls’ nights, football viewing and social evenings with friends.
Rooftop Patio
The upstairs patio offers a more relaxed perch for drinks, hookah and watching a drone show.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Sunset. Arrive before sunset if the view matters; visitors specifically praised the beachfront setting at that time.
Check Happy Hour. Ask about happy hour before ordering: one review reports a 4–8 period with buy-one-get-one-free offers.
Check Inclusions. Confirm what an entrance package includes; one AED 150 entry included three complimentary drinks that a guest found light.
Avoid Fan Zones. For major football events, check capacity and ticket value first; a visitor reported overcrowding and only one bottled drink for a 60 dhs ticket.
Plan Longer. Use the venue’s day-to-night layout: start by the pool, then move to a bar or nightclub without travelling elsewhere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Beach, JBR - 5101 Messer Street
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Brain Quiz
The Brain Quiz is a lively group activity with a mix of easy and difficult questions.
Karaoke
Karaoke is mentioned as an extra activity that adds energy to an evening visit.
Ceasers salad
The Caesar salad received a negative mention in one lunch review, which found it lacking dressing.
Common Concerns
Peak Crowds
Fan-zone events have struggled with capacity, including guests being redirected upstairs after the downstairs area filled.
Uneven Food
One lunch review found the food overpriced, with an undressed Caesar salad and an underwhelming club sandwich.
Music Varies
Music quality is not consistent: some visitors enjoyed the DJs, while others found the music weak or sleepy.
Pricey Visits
Several reviews describe the venue and drinks as expensive, especially during event nights.
Pushy Ordering
One pool-day visit involved repeated requests to order before the guests were ready, which weakened the relaxed atmosphere.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 aed
entrance fee
“Hi this club's entrance fee costs 150 aed”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Bla Bla by McGettigan’s is a large beach-club venue in Jumeirah Beach Residence that works especially well for social plans. You can relax by the pool, order cocktails and food, watch live music or a DJ, then move into one of the bars or the nightclub without leaving the site. Rooftop seating adds views towards Ain Dubai, the beach and the marina.
Food is broader than typical bar fare. Reviews mention fresh, well-presented sushi, beef sliders, steak and baby chicken, while sharing platters, fries and cocktails suit groups. The atmosphere can shift from a chilled sunset drink to a busy party, with quiz nights, karaoke, dancers and football screenings adding reasons to visit beyond dinner.
Timing matters. Arriving before sunset makes the most of the view, and a review reports happy-hour offers from 4 to 8, including buy-one-get-one-free deals. The venue can become hectic during peak events; World Cup fan-zone reviews describe crowding, weak value and guests being moved upstairs when downstairs filled.
Prices are not consistently gentle, so check package inclusions before paying an entrance fee or event ticket. Service is often described as attentive, but one pool-day guest felt repeatedly pressured to order. Overall, it suits groups and entertainment-led evenings more than a quiet, carefully paced meal.