Poolside Setting
The poolside atmosphere is a major draw, with cabanas close to the water and a relaxed, classy feel.
La Baie Lounge
Jumeirah Beach Residence
La Baie Lounge is a poolside lounge bar in Jumeirah Beach Residence, set within The Ritz-Carlton. It suits relaxed afternoons, sunset drinks and light meals, with customer favourites including the Caesar salad and a well-regarded sea bass.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
192 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Food
Reviews describe fresh, well-presented food, with one diner calling the sea bass the best they had tasted.
Sunset Views
Sunset is a particularly appealing time to visit, with reviews also mentioning views from sunrise through to sunset.
Cocktails
The bar can make a wide range of cocktails, and the French 75 is a named favourite in one review.
Sport Screen
A big screen by the pool has let guests watch events such as the Australian Open while swimming.
Shisha
Shisha is available, and one customer said theirs lasted a long time without losing flavour.
Event Atmosphere
Friday visits can bring DJ sets and, on one occasion, a live violinist alongside the music.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Access. If you are not a hotel resident, check the facilities access arrangement first; one visitor paid in, with different weekday and weekend prices.
Try Sunset. Aim for sunset if you want the atmosphere and views that several reviewers singled out as especially appealing.
Confirm Availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering, especially if you are using a half-board arrangement and have a particular dish in mind.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for food and drinks: one diner experienced a late meal and another felt service could be faster.
Ask Directions. La Baie is inside The Ritz-Carlton, so ask hotel staff for directions if it is your first visit.
Mind The Step. Take care around the small step beside the bar, which one reviewer found easy to trip over.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Popular Mentions
Caesar salad
The Caesar salad is one of the clearest food recommendations in the reviews.
Spicy octopus
The spicy octopus was specifically praised alongside the filet mignon.
Filet mignon
Filet mignon is another named dish highlighted in a positive dining review.
Wasabi Prawns
Wasabi Prawns were recommended as a good choice for a light dinner, beer and snacks.
Common Concerns
High Prices
Several reviews describe the lounge as expensive, with drinks and shisha specifically called out as costly.
Slow Service
Service can occasionally take longer than expected, including one delayed food order and a separate complaint about speed.
Unavailable Items
A half-board guest reported that a preferred menu item was unavailable and found the replacement policy confusing.
Uneven Dishes
Food quality is not completely consistent: one visit found cold, tough chicken skewers alongside an excellent seafood risotto.
Pool Hazard
One review flagged an awkward pool entrance and a small step near the bar that caused a guest to fall.
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The Bottom Line
La Baie Lounge is a poolside lounge bar in Jumeirah Beach Residence, within The Ritz-Carlton. It is geared towards a relaxed afternoon or sunset drink, with cabanas near the pool, indoor and terrace seating, and occasional DJ-led evenings. Non-residents have used the hotel facilities by paying in, but access pricing differs between weekdays and weekends.
Food is more than an afterthought. Reviewers mention the Caesar salad, sea bass, spicy octopus, filet mignon and seafood risotto; the sea bass was described as exceptionally good, while the risotto earned a perfect score from one diner. The bar makes cocktails to order, and the French 75 is a specific favourite.
Shisha is also available, though it is not a budget add-on. The strongest recurring point is attentive, friendly service, although it is not flawless. Food has occasionally arrived late, service can slow down, and one half-board guest found a preferred item unavailable and the replacement rules confusing.
Prices are firmly in Ritz-Carlton territory: drinks, shisha and some dishes have been called expensive. Check availability and access details before settling in, and take care near the step beside the bar.