beach clubs

Business

New waters

Despite its many kilometres of glorious coastline, the UAE’s beaches are becoming a more sophisticated draw and the battle for this prime waterfront is warming up.

Travel and restaurants

Stood firm

We meet the wise man who returned from exile to build a welcoming beach club.

Design

Short story

Urban beach clubs call for clothing that doesn’t sacrifice elegance. Opt for neatly tailored swimming shorts that can be worn for a stroll round town once you’ve dried off – or to the bar.

Design

Swim city

Despite the rather unsettled summer in Lebanon, it was business as usual at the iconic 1960s Sporting Club – or simply ‘Sporting’ if you’re a Gemayzeh resident.