Summer is officially here. And while the downside is soaring temperatures, the upside is that we’re suddenly flooded with unbeatable pool day and beach offers.
Providing the perfect way to cool off and holiday at home, right now you can test out the most idyllic pools in the UAE for a fraction of the normal price.
Including money back on food and beverages, sensational views and even the occasional massage or spa treatments thrown in for free, these are the best places to chill out and catch some rays before the busy season rolls back around.
Abu Dhabi Pool Days
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Perched on the 19th floor of the iconic leaning Capital Gate building, the Andaz Pool Deck hosts the highest pool day in the UAE capital. Offering spectacular 360-degree views over the city and a sophisticated vibe, access is just AED 150, including AED 100 back on F&B. Decorated with cool colourful umbrellas and deck chairs, it’s renowned for its delicious cocktails and golden sunsets.
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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
As one of the most famous hotels in the UAE, Emirates Palace is accustomed to hosting Hollywood actors, sports stars and global leaders. Despite its prestige, access to its vast, 1.3km private beach and two huge pools is surprisingly affordable. Allowing you to enjoy the same glamorous facilities as Tom Cruise and Chris Hemsworth did during their recent UAE visits, the pool day pass is priced AED 300 on weekdays and AED 350 on weekends, including AED 100 to be redeemed on F&B. Offering incredible views of the palace and the Abu Dhabi skyline, plus lots of family friendly areas, it’s truly a pool day to remember.
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The Abu Dhabi EDITION
The phrase ‘free massage’ is always music to our ears, and it sounds even better when a lovely pool day is thrown in too. Available for AED 400, The Abu Dhabi EDITION’s new summer deal has all the makings of a blissful summer’s day. Including access to the long pool and chic cabana beds, and an ultra-relaxing 30-minute massage in the tranquil spa, you can also redeem AED 100 on the fresh Mediterranean fare from poolside restaurant Alba Terrace. Available seven days a week until October, there’s plenty of time to test it out.
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The WB Abu Dhabi
Completed with a swim-up bar, kids’ areas, and cartoons played up on the big screen, the Matinee pool at the world’s first Warner Brother’s themed hotel is a fun summer day out for all the family. Offering tonnes of room to swim and play, every pool day pass includes credit to spend at any of the hotel’s quirky themed restaurants. Prices start from AED 150 per person with AED 100 F&B credit on weekdays, and AED 250 with AED 150 F&B Credit on weekends. If you’re lucky, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Pie and friends might also pop bye to say hi too.
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Dubai Pool Days
Address Dubai Mall
With the Burj Khalifa towering above you, nowhere feels more ‘Dubai’ than this shimmering sky-high infinity pool. But that doesn’t mean it’s tacky or over-the-top. Looking over the city from the 12th floor, the stylish white cabanas are decorated with lots of lovely greenery, while the blue still waters of the pool appear to blend seamlessly into the surrounding skyline. Ideal for when you have visitors in town, weekday pool day passes are AED 200 with AED 150 F&B credit, while weekend passes are AED 300 with AED 200 F&B credit.
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BCH:CLB, W Dubai – The Palm
Funky, vibrant, and offering panoramic views of the azure Arabian Gulf, BCH:CLB is one of the hottest beach clubs on the Palm. Frequented by a a young and fashionable crowd, you can grab a spot on the sun loungers for AED 300 on weekdays, and AED 350 on weekends. The entry fee is fully redeemable on refreshing drinks and summery bites, and the sunsets are out-of-this-world amazing.
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Coco Lounge, Media One Hotel
Located in one of Dubai’s most fun and lively hotels, Miami-themed Coco Lounge is a chilled-out oasis by day, and a lively party venue by night. Fringed by comfortable sunbeds and cabanas, its pool pass will set you back just AED 99, and all of it is fully redeemable on cocktails, drinks and tasty American/Asian bites, including teriyaki tofu sushi burritos, and creamy avocado salsa and chips. To make your ‘me time’ extra beneficial, you can add gym access for AED 50.
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Conrad Dubai
Nestled within lush greenery, trickling waterfalls, and vast landscaped gardens, stepping into Conrad Dubai’s huge pool area feels like escaping to Bali for the day. A green oasis in the middle of the city, it’s a delightful place to cool off and enjoy a refreshing cocktail or two. Weekday passes are priced AED 199 with AED 99 F&B credit, while weekend passes are AED 220 with AED 110 F&B credit.
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La Plancha, Holiday Inn Business Bay
Including three courses of spicy Mexican cuisine, a cool drink, and access to the long lap pool, the ‘Mexi-Sizzle’ deal at La Plancha is an absolute steal at just AED 59 per person. Available daily from 12pm to 5pm, and including meat-free specials such as corn ribs, wild mushroom tacos, and freshly made cinnamon churros, it might just be the best lunch/pool offer of the summer.
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Jumeirah Creekside
A peaceful oasis in the heart of bustling old Dubai, this unmissable pool day deal caters to every kind of visitor. Families with little ones can splash in the cool waters of the temperature-controlled family pool, while those seeking peace and quiet can head to the stunning adults-only Cantilever pool. Super good value, the full entrance fee (AED 100 on weekdays and AED 150 on weekends) is redeemable on F&B at Nomad pool bar. Including a dedicated vegan collection and lots of meat-free soups, salads, curries, pizzas, and more, kids under 12 are half price, while under fours are free.
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Maison De La Plage, Palm West Beach
While most pool days end at sunset, Maison De La Plage invites you to keep on swimming until 11pm. Allowing you to relax and cool off without worrying about the sun’s strong rays, the pool looks even more beautiful when illuminated under the starry night sky. Framed by palms and fringed carousels, every detail is a lesson in classic French style. Far more luxurious than your average pool bar menu, AED 100 of the AED 250 entry can be redeemed on paccheri pasta with truffle, mushroom risotto, fresh raw vegetables with dips, thin-crust pizzas and many more lovely vegan and vegetarian Mediterranean specialties.
Mare by Bussola, The Westin Mina Seyahi
Completed with cute retro beach huts and bohemian wicker furniture, the recently renovated Mare by Bussola is a gorgeous place for a laid-back beach day. Offering a huge adults-only pool, a pristine white-sand beach, and a retro Italian theme, both the AED 200 Monday to Thursday pass, and the AED 350 weekend pass are fully redeemable. Featuring a menu of lighter-than-air pizzas, creamy burrata salads, and many other delectable and authentic Italian recipes, you definitely won’t leave hungry.
Soleil Pool & Lounge, Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk
Even if you don’t make it to Europe this summer, you can still experience the elegant vibes of the French Riviera at Soleil Pool & Lounge. Enhanced with a dreamy sunken swim-up bar and a sumptuous menu of mezze, sandwiches, bento boxes, and more Levantine/Mediterranean bites, its pool day pass is priced AED 150 with AED 100 F&B credit until the end of August.
Lazuli, SO/Uptown Dubai
Only opened last year, the edgy and hipster SO/Uptown Dubai has introduced a new summer day pass at its vibrant rooftop pool. Quirky and ultra-trendy, the AED 150 entry fee is fully redeemable at the indoor-outdoor Lazuli lounge. Offering submerged beds and a swim-up bar, alongside crisp salads, loaded caprese paninis, hearty vegetarian pastas, and crisp French wines, it’s bound to become your new favourite summer hang out.
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Wellbeings Holistic Healing at The Dubai EDITION
The Dubai EDITION’s new spa and pool day is guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed, healthy, and glowing. Inviting you to bask in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa by the glorious infinity pool, ease your tired muscles in the sauna and steam room, and enjoy a therapeutic full-body massage delivered by expert therapists, the AED 499 entry fee also includes an AED 200 voucher to spend at the slick Thia Skylounge.
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Ajman Pool Days
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah
Starting at AED 300 per person on weekdays, guests can enjoy a sun-filled escape with fully redeemable F&B credit at the Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah. Take a leisurely dip at the private beach or lay on loungers shaded by towering palm trees. Sip on cocktails at the poolside deck, or cool off in the 85-meter temperature-controlled swimming pool. And for a kids free day, drop them off at the Oberoi’s Kids’ Club for AED 150 per child (aged 4 to 10), with fully redeemable F&B. They can splash around in the shallow pool, paint, don their chef hats for cooking adventures or explore nature on guided walks. An experience the whole family can enjoy.
Fairmont Ajman
Escape the hustle and bustle with Wellbeings Holistic Healing at Fairmont Ajman. For just AED 289 for one or AED 569 for two, their summer pool package offers a 60-minute customised massage followed by complimentary access to the pool and beach. Choose from the invigorating Thai Herbal Poultice to innovative therapies like the Element Stone Therapy for detoxification, and overall well-being. Whether you’re looking to unwind or seeking relief from stress, Wellbeings Holistic Healing at Fairmont Ajman is the ideal daycation destination this summer.
