When thinking of beach clubs, Nikki Beach inevitably comes to mind. Originally conceived by American McDonald's franchisee Jack Penrod to honor his daughter Nikki, who tragically passed away in a car accident, the brand now encompasses 11 iconic beach clubs worldwide. It also operates five resorts, residences, dining concepts, and pop-ups. For those longing for a beach club in winter, there are plenty of options. The brand includes not only seasonal staples in Ibiza, Mallorca, and Saint-Tropez but also permanent venues in more tropical locations.

Dubai, UAE

Average winter temperature: 25°C
Location: Pearl Jumeirah
Top events: Saturday Brunch at Café Nikki, festive program in December

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Nikki Beach Dubai is part of the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa. The beach club recently reopened its doors after an extensive renovation. Along with a new design concept, including a redesigned pool layout and artistic murals, it now features new daybeds and a new restaurant. The restaurant boasts floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. Renowned chefs Kavish Chimajee and Corporate Executive Chef Alessandro Pizza crafted a menu focused on local ingredients. Local and international sound artists take to the DJ booths, with a standout feature: every Tuesday, the program La Vie En Rose showcases an evening of female DJs only.

Koh Samui, Thailand

Average winter temperature: 27°C 
Location: Lipa Noi Beach 
Top events: Amazing Sunday Brunch, Festive Market (every Monday in December), Noel Night (December 24), Christmas Brunch (December 25), Fly Me to the Moon (December 31)

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Thailand is one of the favorite destinations for those looking to escape the European winter. This year and into 2025, the island of Koh Samui expects an increase in visitors, especially since the third season of the HBO hit series The White Lotus was filmed on the island. During the shoot, actress Michelle Monaghan and other crew members reportedly visited the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui. This is no surprise, as it's one of the few resorts on the island where guests can watch the sunset. The resort features 48 spacious rooms, a gym, a spa, a kids club, and a lifestyle boutique. A highlight is the seaside restaurant Escape and, of course, the Nikki Beach Koh Samui beach club. Naturally, this beach club also offers a fitting program during the pre-Christmas and Christmas season.

Miami Beach, Florida/USA

Average winter temperature: 23°C
Location: Ocean Drive
Top events: Amazing Sundays Brunch, Thanksgiving Feast (November 28), New Year's Eve (December 31), New Year's Day Brunch (January 1)

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Oldie, but Goldie: The place where the success story began still hosts a Nikki Beach Club today. Recently, it unveiled an expansion. Summer House is an inviting indoor dining space that serves as a refreshing retreat (read: air-conditioned) from the summer heat. Decorated in fresh white and natural tones, it also offers the famous Amazing Sunday Brunch. Additionally, Summer House can be booked for private events. As a perfect beach club in winter, the original club naturally features rotating DJs, barefoot luxury, and cozy daybeds. They provide a stylish way to top up your vitamin D levels.

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