Ask anyone their favourite things about living in the UAE, and they’ll likely say the beach. The United Arab Emirates – and GCC – are blessed with some fantastic beaches, from glitzy beach clubs to sweeping sands open to the public. One of the simplest pastimes to enjoy is packing the car and heading for the coast – beach chairs and towels in tow – for a casual day of peace on the sands (sans beach clubs with pulsating DJ beats, though not to say, these aren’t fabulous, too). Here are the 19 chicest beach chairs and towels for important trips to the beach this season.

Chic beach chairs and towels to buy now

Beach towels

Stylish beach chairs

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