Downtown Aruba: Dining, Shopping, & Nightlife

Photo of four people enjoying drinks in downtown Aruba

Summer is in full swing, and if you are looking for a destination full of beach days, exceptional dining, and exciting nightlife, look no further than Aruba! With its vibrant atmosphere and dynamic offerings, downtown Aruba is the perfect place to host your travels. Stay close to the action with Blue Aruba Rentals in our Harbour House properties overlooking the Oranjestad Marina downtown. 

Whether you want to indulge in our diverse culinary scene or dance the night away at a nightclub, downtown Aruba is an ideal destination for young and adventurous travelers!

Things to Do in Downtown Aruba for Young Travelers

Downtown Aruba, also known as Oranjestad, is a lively place to enjoy shopping, dining, and nightlife. Find the best Harbour House property for your group and access downtown attractions steps from your Aruba vacation rental!

Stop at Lunch Restaurants in Downtown Aruba

Start your afternoon with a delicious lunch! Aruban cuisine showcases a fusion of Caribbean, Dutch, Latin America, and international flavors, resulting in a unique gastronomic experience. Here are a few of our favorite lunch eateries:

Indulge in Delectable Dinners Downtown

Enjoy dinner from the convenience of Harbour House at the on-site restaurant’s Lima Bistro or Evers Restaurant! Head downtown to find even more exceptional dinner restaurants, such as:

Shopping Experiences in Aruba

Aruba is the shopping hub of the Caribbean, offering an impressive selection of international brand-name products at a fraction of the price! Start your shopping spree at Renaissance Mall, a renowned luxury shopping destination with designer stores like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Gucci.

If you want to support locally-owned businesses during your getaway, we recommend shopping at Aruba Made. This new shopping destination offers a blend of food halls, art, and local elements. This is the perfect destination to find a unique souvenir while enjoying local food and drinks!

Party After Sunset with Aruba Nightlife

The fun continues in Aruba well after the sun sets, offering an abundance of bars, nightclubs, and casinos downtown. Whether you want to sip on martinis in a luxury lounge or try your luck at the casino, there is something for everyone!

Stay at Our Downtown Aruba Vacation Rentals

Young travelers will love everything downtown Aruba offers, from exceptional dining to fun nightlife activities. Blue Aruba Rentals Harbour House is the ideal place to host your getaway and elevate your downtown experience. We offer over 50 condos within Harbour House, ranging from studio to four-bedroom rentals. 

Take advantage of amenities like the fitness center, concierge services, infinity pool overlooking Oranjestad Marina, oceanfront hot tub, 24-hour security, and high-speed internet. Start planning your Aruba getaway today, and please reach out to us at info@bluearuba.com for more information!

Fine Dining in Aruba: Try Blue Aruba’s Best Restaurants!

At Blue Aruba Rentals, we proudly offer a luxury experience for your Caribbean vacation. In addition to our luxurious condo complexes, we offer some of the best fine dinings in Aruba at our complex restaurants, Infini and Lima Bistro. Both restaurants were recently highlighted in the Forbes article, Aruba Dining Guide: The Hottest Restaurants for 2023. With the holiday season right around the corner, now is an excellent time to visit Aruba and try our award-winning restaurants! We invite you to stay at our Blue Residences or Harbour House properties, so you can walk to the best restaurants in Aruba without leaving the comfort of the condo complex!

Infini at Blue Residences

Infini offers a unique culinary journey for your getaway with celebrated local chef Urvin Croes. Chef Urvin will prepare twelve courses of mouthwatering cuisine right before your eyes, personally catering the meal to your palate. Infini uses locally sourced ingredients so that you can experience a taste of Aruba in every bite. Artfully crafted dishes include anything from beef short ribs to lamb barbacoa. Learn more about the food at Infini and how you can enhance your experience with a wine pairing!

Still not sure Infini is for you? Hear it straight from the Aruba Dining Guide:

 â€śCelebrated local chef Urvin Croes, a pioneer of molecular gastronomy in Aruba, opened this intimate chef’s-table experience last year, and this was my second time visiting. I am now a dedicated fan.” –Jim Dobson, Forbes.

Lima Bistro at Harbour House

Chef and owner Teddy Bouroncle run this fine dining Aruba restaurant. Chef Teddy pulls inspiration from his home of Lima, Peru, to fuse international cuisine with local ingredients.

Every dish is flavorful and memorable, taking you on a journey around the world with every bite. Pair your meal with a creative cocktail made with Peruvian liqueur and discover a piece of Lima in the heart of Aruba. The setting is just as wonderful as the food, with an oceanfront patio overlooking the picturesque Oranjestad Marina. 

Still not sure Lima Bistro is for you? Hear it straight from the Aruba Dining Guide:

“Food is spectacular here with a stunning Tuna Tartar with avocado and rocoto cream, Shoyu butter Scallops with chips, and my favorite, the authentic Peruvian dish Lomo Saltado (delectable marinated strips of sirloin) with potato fries.”Jim Dobson, Forbes.

Stay at Our Luxury Aruba Condo Rentals 

Visit us during the holiday season and experience fine dining in Aruba when you stay at our Blue Residences and Harbour House properties. Blue Residences offers three eight-story towers with panoramic views of the Caribbean and easy access to Eagle Beach. Additional amenities include three resort pools, a complimentary fitness center, tennis courts, and Blue Oxygen Spa & Salon. 

Harbour House is our newest property, overlooking the beautiful Oranjestad Marina. Enjoy amenities like hot tubs, fitness centers, sun decks, and concierge services. And when you’re ready to try our award-winning restaurants, head down to the concierge desk, and we’d be happy to make your reservation!