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Summer arrives before we’re ever truly ready. One minute it’s sweater weather, and the next, you’re shoulder deep in the pool.
Palm Tree Beach Club is our newest seasonal relief. The poolside oasis debuted at MGM Grand on May 3, taking over the former Wet Republic space with a star-studded party led by Norwegian hitmaker Kygo, whose Palm Tree Crew collaborated with Tao Group Hospitality to create the next-generation Las Vegas dayclub.
“Wet Republic had a great run,” says Jason Strauss, co-CEO at Tao Group. “We just felt it was time to be relevant with the times and give the place its well-deserved rebirth.”
The venue now embraces a tropical, dreamy aesthetic that’s more Palm Springs than EDM gladiator pit. With lush plant life, pink and green pastels and clean-lined cabanas, the reimagined 60,000-square-foot venue will make you forget you’re in the middle of the desert. The upgrades mirror that immersive vision.
“We’ve lowered the DJ booth height, and we built a lot more seating areas around the booth. Now you’re almost in the booth with the DJ,” says Strauss. “Ten years ago, I think it was more about a performance. Now it’s really about being a part of the party.”
This transformation extends to the menu, where tuna poke tostadas and mini lobster rolls serve as poolside finger foods. And the drinks match that tropical vibe without laying on too much sugar. The Agave Glow menu introduces heat and brightness with The Firewalker, a cocktail of Casamigos jalapeño tequila, mezcal and green poblano liquor that’s balanced with lemon-lime soda and a squeeze of fresh citrus. Other sips, like the Smooth Sailing, provide a refreshing punch to the taste buds with Hennessy VS, Grand Marnier, pineapple and coconut water.
But if there’s anything you must try, not just for the taste but to snap a picture for the ‘Gram, it’s a fresh coconut (with or without the booze). Sip on it as you lounge about on your daybed or dance poolside to a stellar lineup of DJs.
Tao Group mainstays like Tiësto, Fisher, DJ Pauly D and Steve Aoki are locked in, but the club isn’t just chasing marquee names. Thanks to Palm Tree Crew, the venue aims to bring in a steady stream of unexpected guests and new talents all summer long.
“Guys like Martin Garrix have been playing here for probably over 15 years [and] now have a brand-new car to drive, and they’re super excited,” Strauss says.
From the service to the decor to the food and beverage program, Palm Tree Beach Club is curated to give you an unforgettable summer experience.
PALM TREE BEACH CLUB MGM Grand, 702-891-3563, taogroup.com. Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
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