The resort and the setting
AYU Dayclub is at Resorts World on the north Strip, opposite Wynn and Encore, and is operated by Zouk Group, the Singapore nightlife company that also runs Zouk Nightclub inside the same resort. The venue is built to look like a Southeast Asian beach resort: dense tropical planting, a large central pool with an island DJ stage, a second pool area, tiered daybeds and a run of cabanas and "sky cabanas" with plunge pools around the perimeter. It opened in 2021, so everything is new and the sightlines are clean.
Resorts World's own 5.5-acre pool complex, with seven pools shared across the Hilton, Conrad and Crockfords towers, is separate and free for hotel guests. A Resorts World room key does not admit you to AYU. Our Resorts World destination guide covers the rest of the property.
Vibe and crowd
AYU is the dayclub for people who found Encore Beach Club across the road a bit much. The crowd is still young and dressed up, but the deck has more space and shade, the door is friendlier and there is more of a resort-holiday feel than a stadium-party feel. Weekends are lively and full; weekdays are relaxed enough to actually swim. It draws a broad mix, including many international visitors and groups staying at the north-Strip resorts. It has become the sensible first dayclub for people who are not sure they want a dayclub at all.
Music
Zouk Group books a mix of house and dance headliners along with a strong hip-hop and open-format weekday schedule; the roster overlaps with Zouk Nightclub and has included touring EDM names as well as Asian and European acts that do not play other Las Vegas clubs. The lineup is published on the Zouk Group site weeks in advance. Headliner days command the higher covers; resident days are the value.
Typical cover, tables and cabanas
As of 2026, and check the official site: general admission typically runs $30 to $75-plus on headliner days and less on resident days, with women often free or reduced before a cutoff on guest lists. Daybeds start at a few hundred dollars midweek and roughly $1,000 to $2,000 minimum on weekends; cabanas run about $2,000 to $5,000-plus; the sky cabanas with private pools cost more. Tax, a service charge of about 20 percent and gratuity are extra. AYU is often meaningfully cheaper than Encore Beach Club for an equivalent table on the same weekend, which is the main reason to choose it for a group on a budget.
Dress code and age
21 and over with a valid government photo ID. Swimwear and resort attire: trunks or tailored shorts and a shirt to enter for men, swimwear and a cover-up for women, sandals or flip-flops required. No jerseys, baggy or below-the-knee shorts, cut-offs or hats at some doors. Bags are checked; no outside food or drink. AYU's door is one of the more relaxed on the Strip, but the basics are enforced.
Best days and timing
Open several days a week in pool season, roughly 11 am to 6 pm, from about March or April through October, with the calendar on the Zouk Group site. Saturday and Sunday are the big days; Friday is busy; weekdays vary with the lineup. Arrive around noon on weekends for a comfortable entry. The north Strip location means a walk of ten to fifteen minutes to Wynn or Fontainebleau and a rideshare to anything further, so plan the evening accordingly. It pairs naturally with dinner at Resorts World's own restaurants or Fontainebleau across the street.
How to book
Tickets, daybeds and cabanas are sold on the Zouk Group and AYU sites; table bookings connect you to a host. Resorts World guests can book through the concierge and Hilton Honors members occasionally see packages. Group and bachelorette packages are common. Promoters and VIP hosts work AYU too; they are fine for a guest-list spot (never pay for one) and for tables as long as the all-in price is confirmed. See our tickets and guest lists guide for the mechanics.
Insider tips and what to avoid
- Combine with Zouk Nightclub for a day-to-night package; the two venues sometimes bundle tickets.
- The shade is genuinely better here than at most decks, which matters in July.
- Book a room in the Conrad or Crockfords towers away from the dayclub side if you want quiet afternoons.
- Do not confuse AYU with the resort pools; families and non-partying guests have a large complex of their own.
- Compare same-weekend prices with EBC and Marquee before booking a table; AYU often wins.
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