A visit to Purobeach is a bit like walking into a model convention, or an MTV video from the late noughties – and the reality is not far from either. Back in spring 2004, a Swedish entrepreneur and founder of the Puro brand, Mats Wahlström, launched Puro Hotel in Palma de Mallorca, a project that he claimed reflected his own lifestyle. This inaugural Purobeach venue has now begat spin-offs in Marbella, Toscana, Dubai and Barcelona.

Montenegro, 12 Palma, Mallorca, Spain
+34 971 425 450
www.purobeach.com

Miami is no stranger to beach venues and bottle service but this cool club is notorious for its strict door policy. Minimum effort or no reservation? Go home. Since entrepreneur Jack Penrod launched the artsy, fashionista hotbed in 1998, the St. Tropez-esque venue has an array of raised loungers, lined with linen and segues into a pumping beach club when the night falls. Nikki venues can now be found in Koh Samui, Cabo San Lucas, Marrakech and the latest branch will arrive in Dubai this year before hitting Bodrum in 2017.

1 Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
www.nikkibeachmiami.com

Another legendary hotel-meets-music venue, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel on Ibiza’s Playa d’en Bossa is readying for a new season on the White Isle with its opening launch party on May 28. The Ibiza icon is beloved for its open-air stage and pool area, which hosts the day-till-night events throughout the summer. Partygoers are promised world-class production, intense pyrotechnics formula and unforgettable performances. For the mega opening event, Richie Hawtin will bring the sound, along with rising talent from the underground dance music scene, including Hito, Hot Since 82, Joris Voorn, Los Suruba and Maya Jane Coles.

Platja d'en Bossa, Illes Balears, Spain
+34 971 39 67 10
www.ushuaiabeachhotel.com

Another fashionable hotspot nestled on Psarou Beach that's due to open its doors again April 23. Revellers from across the globe have already booked their stay and will hit the ground dancing ahead of a day of a “glitz, glamour and free-flowing Crystal”. By day, visitors can enjoy a lunch in the main dining area, imbibe cocktails under thatched parasols and lounge around to the resident DJ’s beats. By night, the club comes alive and as the sunsets expect dancing on tables and fireworks – literally and figuratively.

Psarou Beach, Mikonos, Greece
+30 2289 022440
www.nammos.gr


One of Dubai’s premier beach venues has just got bigger, with a 2,000sqm expansion that includes a 39-metre glass-fronted infinity pool.  The new area includes 50 sun loungers, 30 daybeds, changing facilities, a bar and a stage with more than 100 sound boxes for world-class audio. “Every single element of this expansion has been conceptualised by Zero Gravity. We have kept our original vision for the venue – as a complete day-to-night experience – in mind right from the ground up, even drawing pictures for our suppliers to follow,” said General Manager Peter Skudutis.

Dubai Marina, Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, UAE
+971 4 399 0009
www.0-gravity.ae

Beach Tree Bar is by far the most laid back of the pack. Four Seasons properties can be everything on the spectrum of business and pleasure, but this barefoot alfresco grill is the antithesis of the boardroom. Just metres from the raw ocean, the high-ceilings beach bar is free of posers and pretensions and lets you enjoy the crashing waves and setting sun while you raise a glass to life. Apparently it’s all about the massive icy margaritas, the perfect digestif to a gluttonous grilled dinner.

Four Seasons Resort Hawaii, Kailua Kona, Hawaii

+1 808 325 8000
www.fourseasons.com/hualalai