From Capri to Dubai: the beach club lifestyle between glamour and wonder

Between Mediterranean elegance and cosmopolitan vibes, the island's beach lifestyle winks at the glittering lifestyle of Dubai

The timeless charm of Capri – with its beach clubs overlooking turquoise waters, nestled between white cliffs and Mediterranean scents – continues to exert an irresistible pull on travelers from around the world. But there is another place, seemingly worlds apart, that shares the island’s same allure of exclusivity and glamour: Dubai.

Just as Capri has captivated artists and celebrities with its natural beauty and understated elegance, Dubai enchants with its opulent lifestyle, made of dreamlike beach clubs suspended between the golden desert and the blue of the Persian Gulf. In Capri, as in Dubai, the sea becomes a stage for multisensory experiences: designer sunbeds, signature cocktails, atmospheric music, and bespoke services tailored for a discerning, international clientele.

Da Luigi ai Faraglioni

And while in Capri luxury is carved into limestone cliffs and sea-drenched sunsets, in Dubai it reflects in futuristic skylines and One Thousand and One Nights atmospheres reimagined with a contemporary twist. Two destinations, two worlds: Capri and Dubai, where the concept of beach club becomes synonymous with elegance, wellness, and spectacle—each in its own unique way. Yet both are united by the same promise: to turn every seaside day into an unforgettable experience. Here are the places that truly embody Capri’s seaside spirit; here are the best beach clubs in Dubai

Following the island’s western coast, right next to the Blue Grotto, you’ll find Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club, part of the Capri Palace Jumeirah. Sophisticated yet effortlessly simple, it’s accessed via a staircase that hugs the rocks, leading to sea-view terraces with ultra-comfortable loungers and cabanas just steps from the water.
For lunch or dinner, Il Riccio’s restaurant offers a celebration of the freshest seafood and shellfish, a thoughtfully curated wine list, and a chilled Temptation Room filled with the most indulgent Neapolitan desserts. (Via Gradola, 4 – ph. +39 081 8371380)

Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club

Heading southwest, where the majestic Punta Carena Lighthouse stands tall, you’ll find Lido del Faro. It can be reached by following a hidden path winding through Mediterranean scrub and the old defensive walls built by the English. This secluded paradise offers the unique experience of swimming as the sun dips into the sea—and still being in your swimsuit at nine in the evening, stretched out on a sunbed watching the last rays disappear beyond the horizon. (Strada Faro di Carena – ph. +39 081 8371798)

Moving over to the bay of Marina Piccola, you’ll arrive at La Canzone del Mare, which enjoys a privileged position facing the iconic Faraglioni rocks. Built within an ancient fortress carved into the cliffside by the famous English singer Gracie Fields—who chose to spend the second half of her life in Capri—it remains one of the island’s most exclusive spots. Sheltered from the wind, it features a small white-pebble beach, two pools, a bar, a restaurant, and fully equipped cabanas to enjoy the very best of island life. (Via Marina Piccola, 93 – ph. +39 081 8370104)

Canzone del Mare

Still in Marina Piccola, you’ll find the historic Bagni di Torre Saracena, a long-standing icon of Capri’s hospitality tradition. This beach club features a private beach, stilted terraces built directly over the sea, and a renowned restaurant. It’s the ideal destination for a relaxing day by the sea—or a stopover by boat to savor local flavors. (Via Marina Piccola – ph. +39 081 8370646)

Just beyond the Belvedere of Punta Tragara, we reach La Fontelina. Once upon a time, Caprese women would come here to soak flax leaves in the natural rock pools along the cliff. Today, it’s a smooth bed of stone kissed by the sea, where beauty reigns over ostentation. Here—where the tide’s embrace of the Faraglioni meets the island’s ancient rock—you’ll discover the most authentic soul of Capri and come face to face with the myth that surrounds it. (Località Faraglioni – ph. +39 081 8370845)

Blue, turquoise, and emerald green: these are the colors of a Capri summer at Da Luigi ai Faraglioni. Tucked into a small cove accessible only by boat, this beach club offers the feeling of a natural pool, with the Monacone rock in the background and the towering Faraglioni rising just beside your sunbed. Between a swim, an aperitivo, and a plate of seafood spaghetti, you’ll find yourself enchanted by the club’s truly magical atmosphere. (Via Faraglioni, 5 – ph. +39 081 8370591)