After Dark, Above It All: Dubai’s Elevated Night Swim Scene at Atlantis The Royal

Source: Atlantis The Royal

Reported By: Caroline Dalal

Dubai doesn’t dim after sunset—it just turns up the opulence. As the mercury dips and the skyline flickers to life, Atlantis The Royal unveils a new chapter in luxury leisure with its Moonlight Sessions at Cloud 22 and Night Swim at Nobu by the Beach, reimagining twilight for the discerning traveler. High above the city or just beside the sea, these curated evening experiences fuse culinary indulgence, design-led ambiance, and after-dark dips that stretch well beyond poolside clichés.

Perched 96 meters above Palm Island, Cloud 22 is Dubai’s answer to sky-high escapism. And now, with the return of its Moonlight Sessions, it invites guests to wind down—or turn up—beneath a canopy of stars. Running Thursday through Saturday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, the experience combines panoramic views, live entertainment, and curated cocktails with a 90-meter infinity pool that seems to spill directly into the Arabian Gulf.

Starting at AED 300 per person, Moonlight Sessions welcomes guests with several tiers of indulgence. Float on waterbeds, relax in private cabanas with plunge pools, or go all-in with the Duplex Pool Villa—a two-story sanctuary complete with its own suspended infinity pool and space for ten. For those seeking a social scene without the swim, the Lotus Bar offers prime skyline views, mood-setting music, and a menu of sips that pair effortlessly with the evening breeze.

Moonlight Sessions at Cloud 22 delivers the perfect blend of luxury, ambiance, and breathtaking views. And it does so with precision: 11 cabanas, a swim-up bar, and meticulously choreographed service elevate this far beyond the usual rooftop affair.

A few floors down and just steps from the Arabian Sea, Nobu by the Beach—the first pool and beach club from the legendary restaurant group—introduces Night Swim, an elevated Friday evening experience beginning at 8:00pm. Here, Japanese-Peruvian flavors meet soft DJ grooves and a lagoon-style pool lit like liquid moonlight.

With entry starting at AED 150, guests can float, sip, and dine their way through an evening that feels effortlessly polished. Culinary highlights span crispy shiitake salad with goma truffle dressing, yellowtail jalapeño, and signature black cod butter lettuce, culminating in sweet finales like Kokonutsu—a coconut sorbet served in its shell alongside tapioca pearls, mango mint compote, and coconut cake.

And the drinks? Expect a cocktail menu designed to surprise. Using both Japanese and Peruvian ingredients, the mixologists lean into reinvented classics and refined presentation, making every pour part of the experience. For those upgrading their visit, poolside day beds for two start at AED 500, and luxury cabanas are available for guests who prefer their mochi with a view and a plunge pool nearby.

What makes these night swim experiences stand out isn’t just the setting—it’s the orchestration. Cloud 22 and Nobu by the Beach don’t simply offer access to pools after dark. They create atmospheres where design, hospitality, and entertainment coalesce. Every detail—from the soft lighting over the water to the soundtracks spun by live DJs—caters to those who seek more than relaxation. They want intention, craft, and a hint of playfulness.

With Atlantis The Royal continuing to position itself as a global benchmark in experiential luxury, these offerings underline a simple truth: in Dubai, the day doesn’t end when the sun dips. It just cools off enough for the truly stylish to take a swim.