THE BEST KEPT SECRET IS FINALLY OUT: DUBAI’S ICONIC BARASTI WILL CLOSE TEMPORARILY TO BEGIN ITS MOST AMBITIOUS TRANSFORMATION YET One of Dubai’s most

8 June 2026, Dubai, UAE – After three decades as one of the city’s most beloved venues, Barasti has announced that it will temporarily close its doors this June to embark on a landmark redevelopment. The project represents a significant investment and is set to reopen in 2027 as a completely reimagined destination, setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in the region.

The new concept will introduce multiple zones tailored to different moods and moments, an elevated culinary offering and thoughtfully designed spaces for both adults and families. From sunrise to late night, the reinvented Barasti will welcome every generation, blending effortless beachfront living with world-class hospitality, exceptional dining and unforgettable entertainment. While the physical space will be transformed beyond recognition, the spirit that made Barasti a household name will remain firmly at its core.

The new concept has been designed to reflect the evolving Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour neighborhood — one of the city’s fastest-growing residential and commercial districts. With thousands of new residents set to call this destination home, the new Barasti has been planned as a true community hub - a venue where neighbours gather, dine, celebrate and unwind, just moments from their doorstep.

“Barasti is more than a venue; it is part of Dubai’s story,” said Ugur Lee Kanbur, multi-property general manager of Destination Mina Seyahi. “For 30 years, it has brought people together and created memories for generations of residents and visitors. We have been working on this vision for over 12 months and we are incredibly proud to finally share what lies ahead. We’re creating a destination that will honour Barasti’s remarkable legacy while taking it to an entirely new level. It will look different, but the soul of Barasti will remain exactly where it belongs.”

Before Barasti embarks on its next chapter, the iconic venue will throw one final party worthy of its legendary status. Taking place on Sunday 21 June, the Barasti: Last Orders party will be the final opportunity for guests to experience the venue as they know and love it before the redevelopment begins. Starting from 10:00 am with free entry, the all-day celebration will bring together everything that has made Barasti a city institution for the past 30 years — beachfront vibes, live DJs, ice-cold drinks, great food and an unbeatable atmosphere from day through to night. Guests can also enjoy a special farewell package priced at AED 150, including three food items and five drinks.

What: Barasti: Last Orders

When: Sunday 21st June

Time: 10:00 am to midnight

Price: Free entry, packages available from AED 150

Since opening in 1995, Barasti has held the distinction of being Dubai's original beach club and sports bar all in one. What began as a modest pool by the beach, with a hut where live musicians played acoustic sets at sunset, has grown into one of the most iconic entertainment destinations in the region and will remain known for its iconic events. Highlights have included Barasti on Tour, Corona Sunsets series and the FIFA World Cup SuperDome – all of which have shaped the city’s beach club and sports bar culture. Globally renowned DJs such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Sigala, Alan Walker and Steve Aoki, notorious for his signature crowd ‘caking’, have also left their footprints in the sand.

Far from a farewell, this marks the beginning of Barasti’s most exciting chapter to date. Over the last three decades, the skyline around Barasti transformed beyond recognition — where empty desert once stretched, the towers of Dubai Marina now rise — yet Barasti remained a constant, beloved fixture through it all. The forthcoming redevelopment represents a natural and strategic next step in that journey. With the expertise, reputation and the long-term vision of Mina Seyahi Resorts, the project aims to create a destination that is both internationally relevant and unmistakably Barasti.