There are beach clubs at the hotels and you can pay the annual fees, despite that which is written above. All hotels on a beach offer this, at various rates. The cheaper clubs are at Marriott and Sheraton (the older hotels) at circa 12k for a couple. Sharq has a lovely beach but is marred by the port view, the Four Seasons is gorgeous but small, Hyatt very nice but a long way unless you are living in The Pearl or West Bay and the Intercon is very good, very busy. All memberships include spa and gym and health club access. Bargain hard - we know of friends who recently joined one club and got a couples membership at about 60% of list price.
The Ramada has a 'beach club' but no beach - it is instead around the pool.
If you are young(ish) you may have heard of Nikki Beach, the Miami-based, global network of super-glitzy beach clubs, They are allegedly opening on The Peal by Tower 31, Porto Arabia. Don't hold your breath, though.
Public beaches out in the wilds are fun for occasional trips but you are unlikely to want to venture to them every weekend. They are as nature intended, often with detritus washed up from the sea. Beautiful, but not always accommodating, and with no facilities.
Drop me a private message if you want more info. I'm quite aware that I've taken up way too much space on this board.
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There are beach clubs at the hotels and you can pay the annual fees, despite that which is written above. All hotels on a beach offer this, at various rates. The cheaper clubs are at Marriott and Sheraton (the older hotels) at circa 12k for a couple. Sharq has a lovely beach but is marred by the port view, the Four Seasons is gorgeous but small, Hyatt very nice but a long way unless you are living in The Pearl or West Bay and the Intercon is very good, very busy. All memberships include spa and gym and health club access. Bargain hard - we know of friends who recently joined one club and got a couples membership at about 60% of list price.
The Ramada has a 'beach club' but no beach - it is instead around the pool.
If you are young(ish) you may have heard of Nikki Beach, the Miami-based, global network of super-glitzy beach clubs, They are allegedly opening on The Peal by Tower 31, Porto Arabia. Don't hold your breath, though.
Public beaches out in the wilds are fun for occasional trips but you are unlikely to want to venture to them every weekend. They are as nature intended, often with detritus washed up from the sea. Beautiful, but not always accommodating, and with no facilities.
Drop me a private message if you want more info. I'm quite aware that I've taken up way too much space on this board.
Muffin.