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@7 Club
About @7 Club
Powered by Aruba’s gay collective, @7 is a one-of-a-kind free-admission club that welcomes EVERYONE—gay, straight, black, ivory, men, women, and everybody in between—to come together to celebrate tolerance, togetherness, and the “Beauty of Diversity.” Our club proposals 5 different areas for a variety of experiences. Brace yourself for unimaginable performances by world-renowned artists and DJs, and obtain carried away by the magic show of brightness and sound in Le Club, which features the main dance floor surrounded by the bar. For a slower-paced evening, step into the Gin & Olive Garden, where we serve fine gins united with unexpected flavors inspired by our herb garden. Now and then, clubbers can enjoy some fresh air at La Terrasse, offering lounge music, cocktails, and relaxation under the moon the stars. For those who wish to go all out, @7 offers 2 VIP rooms. Go VIP like you never did before—we stock your bar, and you make the party!
@7 Club also hosts a ton of special events each month, including weekly Queen’s Bingo Night and Karaoke Night. For the packed list of events, see the website (below).
HOURS:
Wednesday & Thursday: 7 pm – 2 am
Friday &
LGBTQ+ Friendly Guide to Vacationing in Aruba
Passions on the Beach: Enjoy a intimate sunset dinner serving international favorites with a twist.
Octopus Aruba: This service is renowned for its private island brunch and/or sunset dinner on a secret boat or catamaran in Aruba.
Picnic Aruba: Host a sentimental picnic on the beach for your special someone with all of their favorites personalized by a highly-specialized team from Aruba.
Flying Fishbone: One of the best beach restaurants worldwide, this institution serves European cuisine with a Caribbean flair.
Screaming Eagle: One of the most stylish restaurants in town, this hotspot serves inventive locally-sourced French-inspired seafood.
Opus Ocean & Grill: A casual seafood eatery serving a bit of everything.
Barefoot: Palapa restaurant and beach that serves an array of island favorites, including seafood, salads, meat-central main dishes and delectable wines.
The Dutch Pancake House: This see is an award-winning breakfast destination in Aruba that lives up to the hype with superior Dutch pancakes and Poffertjes.
Craft: This funky spot is outstanding for Saturday Survive Music Brunch and The Brunch Club on Sund
When it comes to travelling to the Caribbean as a gay couple, it can be a bit of a challenge given the overall regions conservative views, and even anti-gay laws on some islands.
But the ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao are leaps and bounds ahead of the lie down of the Caribbean and as a result are some of the most popular choices of Caribbean islands for gay travellers.
We first visited Aruba for a day during our last Atlantis gay cruise and immediately fell in love with the island vibe, the white beaches, crystal clear sea and colourful houses. We knew we wanted to return so jumped at the chance for a longer visit later that same year. We were very excited to search just how queer friendly Aruba was!
Is Aruba Gay Friendly?
Quite simply – when visiting the island of Aruba as a tourist, yes!
Aruba welcomed us with open arms as gay travellers when we visited, and we felt very safe and relaxed during our hour there.
Along with its neighbours Bonaire and Curaçao, Aruba is one of the most popular choices for gay travellers visiting the Caribbean – no wonder it was a stop during the biggest gay cruise in the world.
However, it is worth noting
Gay travel tips for Aruba: One Happy Island
Sergio and I just returned from a vacation to the Caribbean island of Aruba, and I wanted to share some of our photos and impressions while we still have the tan lines to prove we were there.
We spent five nights in Aruba exploring parts of the island, checking out distinct beaches, and eating. The island has many reefs and the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean make it ideal for snorkeling and SCUBA, but Sergio and I opted to forgo such activities. This was truly a “fly-n-flop” holiday as my friend Tracey put it.
Where the gays are: I possess a hunch one reason same-sex attracted Caribbean cruises are so widespread is because with the exception of Havana, Cuba and San Juan, Puerto Rico, there is no “gay life” to express of on Caribbean islands, and Aruba is no exception. We didn’t see a single beach, bar or space the Queer community shared or called their own. However, we did detect and chat with a scant gay travelers, and we never felt uncomfortable or unwelcome. However, I did notice at times we did pull back and were less affectionate than we might have been if we were in Provincetown, SoBe, or another