Scorching hot sun, humid climate, a day full of shopping and activities – If you had similar day in Dubai, then we bet you need a relaxing drink after a tiring day. Lucky for you, Dubai has come up with something so extraordinaire – a floating bar at the Barasti beach to beat the heat.

A floating bar has been set up for visitors to cherish beautiful sunsets and sunrises sipping on some cool drinks. The bar has been set up as a part of Sunsets Festival at Barasti beach.

The festival is scheduled to be held from November 2, 2017, to November 4, 2017. Over three days span of the music fest, there is going to be maddening parties, exciting games and activities, insane music and much more.

Decked with amazing artists and performers

This year the headlining performance of the fest will be given by none other than the master Dutch DJ Bakermat on Thursday, November 2, 2017, followed by another legend DJ and producer Duke Dumont on Friday. In order to keep the audience entertained, a host of local performers have also been brought aboard.

The number of perks of hitting the global music fest at this floating bar are endless. Not only you get an opportunity to indulge in music anthems all day beside the lovely sands but also indulge in some fun. You can find stalls of food, games, beach driven activities and much more to keep you engaged. Regional artists and designers shall be showcasing their articles to titillate your shopaholic instincts.

If you think the fest is going to be all about music only, you are highly mistaken. A number of activities have been planned to gauge your attention. Ranging from cocktail making sessions to live barbeque’s, from body painting to body glitter, funky makeovers to flash tatoos, there will be so much to explore. A deliberate effort has been made this year to focus on the four elements of nature-earth, water, fire and wind.

The best time to visit

With the motive of giving people a peek into the extravagant fest to be hosted in near future, it has been decided to open the bar a couple of days earlier. Until November 4, 2017, to explore the place, you can now book a one hour slot for yourself with friends and family, every day of the week from 12 pm to 6 pm. The price for one hour of the visit has been fixed starting at Dhs 200 for two people. But what shall get you excited is the fact that this price comes with a bucket of beer included. Hands down it can be said that the slot of 5 pm to 6 pm shall be the most sought after for it will give the best view of the sunset.

Barasti Beach Bar Location and Facilities

The bar is located at Le Meridien, Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina at Dubai Marina. Recently the place has also come up with a free parking space for patrons in order to make it a convenient and carefree experience.

This unique place should definitely be on your to-do-list. Indulge in some soothing time sipping divine cocktails and relishing mouth-watering delicacies against the backdrop of the stellar Dubai Marina for once.