Family Pools
Families get access to a children’s pool, play areas and a generally calm, child-friendly setting.
Riva Beach Club
Jumeirah
Riva Beach Club is a relaxed, family-friendly beach club in Jumeirah, with pool and beach access, an Italian restaurant, and a bar. Reviews particularly point to its Burj Al Arab views, comfortable day-by-the-water setting, and food such as sweet potato fries and beef burgers.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
2,382 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Scenic Views
The beach and pool look towards the Burj Al Arab, with additional views of The Palm Tower.
Late Pool Hours
The pool stays open until around 10pm, making an evening swim possible after the beach closes.
Food Choices
Reviews mention well-prepared dishes ranging from fettuccine and souvlaki to Caesar salad and peri peri chicken.
Sunbed Ordering
A QR code on each sunbed can send food and drinks directly to your location.
Free Parking
Visitors using the club reported free or unlimited parking, including parking accessed through the autopark.
Pet Friendly
One review specifically describes the club as suitable for bringing a dog along.
Temperature Control
A temperature-controlled pool was described as comfortable even during very hot summer weather.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive Early. Go in the morning if you want more space and better pool sun; one review says it became busier around noon.
Check Discounts. Confirm the entry offer and food discount at reception before ordering, as one visitor received conflicting information.
Bring Shoes. Wear water shoes for the beach because one review mentions many sharp stones in the sand.
Plan Activities. The beach closes around 6:30–7pm while the pool runs until about 10pm, so plan swimming accordingly.
Bring A Ball. There is a volleyball net, but reviewers say the club does not provide a ball.
Find Entrance. If driving, look for Building 8 and turn right just after it; Google Maps was reported to be inaccurate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Shoreline Palm - Building 8
The Palm Jumeirah - Jumeirah, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Sweet potato fries
Sweet potato fries were singled out as a must-try dish.
Beef burger
The beef burger was one reviewer’s standout food choice by the pool.
Truffled scrambled egg
The breakfast menu includes truffled scrambled egg, which a returning visitor recommended.
Chicken biryani
Chicken biryani was included among the dishes recommended by a repeat visitor.
Common Concerns
Facility Cleanliness
A recent review found the toilets, showers and dressing rooms less clean than on a previous visit.
Extra Charges
Beach access, food and paddleboarding can be charged separately, which may make the day expensive.
Limited Beach
The beach was described as small, with sharp stones in one review and average-quality sand in another.
Afternoon Shade
The pool area may lose much of its sun after 2pm, and some reviewers found the sunbeds too close together.
Discount Confusion
One visitor reported that an advertised 20% food-and-drink discount was not honoured at ordering.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 175
entry fee
“The entry fee was AED 175, which was fully redeemable, and overall, the prices were quite good, not too expensive compared to what you’d expect at a resort”Google review · May 2026
10 dirhams
extra towel
“He told me he could not give me one unless I paid an extra 10 dirhams, despite the fact that my bill at the place exceeded 600 dirhams”Google review · June 2026
130 AED
weekday entry for a couple
“Weekday entry was 130 AED for a couple or 75 AED individually which includes a 20% 'use once' discount”Google review · November 2021
75 AED
individual weekday entry
“Weekday entry was 130 AED for a couple or 75 AED individually which includes a 20% 'use once' discount”Google review · November 2021
AED 90
all-day beach and pool access
“Reasonable entrance fee of AED 90 for all day beach and pool”Google review · August 2020
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The Bottom Line
Riva Beach Club is a relaxed Jumeirah daycation spot built around a private beach, swimming pool and outdoor dining. It suits families especially well: reviews mention a children’s pool, play areas, plenty of space for young children and a generally calm atmosphere. Couples and groups of friends also use it for lunch, dinner or an afternoon drink, with views towards the Burj Al Arab.
Food is more than an afterthought for many visitors. Sweet potato fries, beef burgers, pizza, fettuccine, souvlaki, Caesar salad and peri peri chicken all receive individual mentions, although one reviewer found the food unremarkable. A QR code on each sunbed can be used to order delivery to your spot, and alcohol is available.
Timing matters. The beach closes around 6:30–7pm, while the pool stays open until about 10pm; mornings are better for pool sun and quieter conditions. Parking has been reported as free, but the entrance can be easy to miss.
Before settling in, confirm the current access price and any discount terms. Also pack water shoes: one review found sharp stones on the beach, while others raised concerns about shower, toilet and changing-room cleanliness.