Night swims
Night swims pair pool access with music, cocktails, food and views of Ain Dubai—an evening-focused experience reviewers repeatedly enjoyed.
La Cantine Beach
Bluewaters Island
La Cantine Beach is a Mediterranean beach club at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters Island, with beach and pool days alongside restaurant dining. Reviews particularly highlight its night swims, sunset setting and stylish atmosphere, though service can be uneven at busy times.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
268 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pool choice
There are separate family and adult pools, giving visitors options for a quieter pool day or a family visit.
Beach views
The beachfront setting is praised for sunset views, open-water scenery and nighttime views towards Ain Dubai and the Palm.
Food quality
Reviews praise the food across brunch and dinner, including fresh sushi, calamari with spicy mayo and standout profiteroles.
Quiet shoreline
The sea area can be notably calmer acoustically, with one reviewer appreciating that music stays by the pool rather than the beach.
Useful facilities
Showers and beach-club facilities receive positive mentions, including a review calling the showers comfortable and fully equipped.
Heated pools
The pools were described as heated, making swimming more comfortable at different times of year.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm terms. Before paying, confirm the row, total price and exact food-and-drink redemption in writing; one booking dispute involved conflicting first-row terms.
Avoid peaks. If attentive table service matters, consider a quieter time rather than weekends or peak hours, when waits can increase.
Choose pool. For a quieter, more relaxed visit, choose poolside seating; one reviewer called the pool side the best choice for chilling.
Mind the waves. With children, favour the family pool over the sea if conditions are rough; a review says the waves were too strong for kids to swim.
Allow valet time. If driving, leave substantial time for valet retrieval and ask where the car is being handled, as one guest waited over an hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Delano
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Friday night brunch
Friday night brunch is praised for its high-energy atmosphere, live singing and food.
Watermelon Me
The Watermelon Me cocktail was a favourite during one reviewer’s night swim visit.
Sushi and rolls
The Japanese food, especially the sushi and rolls, was described as notably fresh.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several visitors report long waits or no table service, sometimes walking to the bar to order drinks and supplies.
Pricing confusion
A first-row booking dispute involved conflicting information about whether an AED 400 charge was fully redeemable on food and drinks.
Bed mix-ups
One guest who booked the pool was sent to the beach, then moved after finding available pool beds, with shade and drink issues during the day.
Strong waves
The open-water beach can have strong waves, which one reviewer found unsuitable for children swimming in the sea.
Valet delays
A pool day was disrupted by a reported wait of more than an hour for cars and unclear communication from the separate valet operator.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 300
second-row beach setup
“We chose a second-row beach setup for AED 300, with AED 150 redeemable for food and drinks”Google review · June 2026
700aed
restaurant meal for two
“The prices are within the average of such restaurant - for two we paid 700aed”Google review · October 2024
200aed
sunbed
“The place is a beach club thus you can have access to a sunbed for 200aed (not redeemable) and enjoy the restaurant separately”Google review · October 2024
AED 400 per person
first-row sunbed
“I said yes - AED 300 per person with 50% redeemable - and he then told us that the first row was actually AED 400 per person and FULLY redeemable on F&B”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
La Cantine Beach is a stylish beach club at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters Island, combining a sand beach, pool areas and restaurant dining. It suits visitors looking for a sunset meal, a weekend brunch or an evening night swim rather than a straightforward beach stop. Reviews repeatedly mention the views towards Ain Dubai, poolside music and a relaxed shoreline without music.
Food is a strong part of the appeal. Customers mention fresh sushi and rolls, calamari with spicy mayo, roasted chicken, ribeye, rigatoni with burrata and especially the profiteroles. The Friday night brunch and festive dinners also receive warm feedback, while cocktails such as the Watermelon Me are singled out.
Families have a dedicated pool area, while the adult pool is described as quiet; the sea is open water, however, and one review warns that strong waves were unsuitable for children. Heated pools are useful beyond the hottest months. Showers are another practical plus.
The main caution is inconsistent service. Some guests describe attentive staff, but others waited 20–30 minutes, walked to the bar or received unclear help with umbrellas and drinks. Sunbed prices and redemption rules should be confirmed before arrival, especially for the first row.
Drivers should also allow extra time for valet retrieval.