We’ve arrived at that part of summer where we don’t really need an incentive to jump into the first pool we come upon. You can do that and more with this list of nifty pool day deals across different neighborhoods in the city that let you take a dip without dipping too far into your wallets or from the vicinity you live in. Cannonball!
1. Park Hyatt, Dubai Creek Resort, Deira
If you live north of the Dubai Creek, this pool day deal is for you and it’s jam-packed with access to different areas of the hotel. AED 200 unlocks not just the outdoor pool at Amara Spa, but also the sauna, steam room and the gym. Although, it means you’ll forgo F&B credit, but it’s a fair enough swap for a tranquil day of self-care with 15 hours of uninterrupted pool access. Time to get pruny.
Price: AED 200 on weekdays; AED 250 on weekends
Reservations: 04 602 1234
Timings: 6:30am – 10pm
2. Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, Deira Islands
Look, we’re sold on any pool day deal that includes a lazy river. To top that, there are slides and play areas aplenty for kids (or your inner kid) to splash around in and the price is inclusive of two adults and two kids, which makes this a bargain daycation deal like no other. Oh, and this pool daycation offer lasts until September 30, so summer break plans are sorted.
Price: AED 350 for 2 adults and 2 kids
Reservations: Call04 522 9999
Timings: Sunrise to sunset
3. Raffles Dubai, Oud Metha
Now here’s a pool day deal at this pyramid-shaped hotel that we’ll be making a straight line for. Their all-day access nabs you towels, water and F&B credit that you can splurge on at the pool bar. The outdoor pool’s got a quirky water fountain feature that’s perfect to douse yourself when the sun’s at its hottest and get drenched thoroughly.
Price: AED 175 on weekdays including F&B credit worth AED 100; AED 200 on weekends with F&B credit of AED 150
Reservations: Call 04 324 8888
Timings: 8am-8pm
4. Address Fountain Views, Downtown Dubai
We’d go here just to bob around in their stunning pool and gaze up at the Burj Khalifa. Plus, it’s shaded so you’ll be spared the trouble of slapping on SPF 50 more times than you can count. The pool day access includes AED 150 back in credit that you can use to graze on food and drinks at The Pool Lounge.
Price: AED 200 on Monday to Thursday; AED 300 on Sataurdays and Sundays including a credit of AED 200 on food and drinks
Reservations: 04 245 8888
Timings: 7am-7pm
5. W Dubai – The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
The resort chain’s signature poolside venue WET Deck is where all the cool young things (and their flamingo floats) love to catch a tan. Now you can too with their daycation pass that grants you access to the pool and redeem the entry price for cocktails or bar bites to refuel in between laps.
Price: AED 100 on weekdays and AED 200 on weekends; redeemable on F&B.
Reservations: booking in advance is required; call 04 245 5800 or visit www.wetdeckdubai.com
Timings: 10am-7pm
6. Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah
In Dubai, we like everything temperature-controlled, including our pools like the ones at this family-friendly resort in the Palm. Their pool and beach access pass lets you hone your butterfly strokes in the adult or family pool or lounge around the private beach for some R&R. Got tots in tow? Kids under the age of six get in free. On weekends, your pool day access gets you F&B credit too.
Price: AED 125 per adult and AED 63 children aged six to 12 years from Monday to Friday; AED 250 per adult with AED 75 F&B credit and AED 125 per child with AED 37.5 F&B credit.
Reservations: Call 04 457 3388
Timings: Sunrise to sunset
7. Nikki Beach Hotel and Resort , Pearl Jumeria
The world-famous beach club brand has its very own resort tucked away on the Pearl Jumeira island and has monopoly on the location – it’s the only resort on the manmade island. Which means, you can treat their beach and pool day pass like your very own mini getaway, where you’ll be cut off from the noise and clamour of the city. And it’s a 12-hour day pass that perfect for water babies – it lets you alternate between a bubble pool, a 27-metre lap pool and the beach.
Price: AED 300, Monday to Thursday and Sundays
Reservations: 04 376 6150 or email nikkispa.dubai@nikkibeachhotels.com
Timings: 8am-8pm
8. Barasti, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, Dubai Marina
PSA: Free pool day!!! It’s not a typo, and there are no terms and conditions that apply. Simply walk into this beach bar and club, a Dubai old-timer, and dive right into the pool or beach. No questions asked. Not even when you’re swinging on their beach swing for teh ‘gram. Having been in Dubai for 20 odd years, Barasti totally gets WHY Dubaiites need, nay, deserve a free pool day deal when temperatures have skyrocketed to over 40 degrees. This pool day access counts as serving the community.
Price: FREE
Reservations: Call 04 318 1313
Timings: 9am-10pm
9. Raddison Blu, Damac Hills
To everyone whose digs are in and around Arabian Ranches, Motor City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Sports City, Production City… we see you, and we want you to have the best pool day ever. This bargain-day access deal to the pool and gym can be fully redeemed on food and drinks at the poolside restaurant. And if you’ve worked up an appetite and blow up all your F&B credit, fret not. You get an additional 10% discount on your orders.
Price: AED 150 for adults including AED 150F&B credit and AED 75 for kids six and older; kids below six years of age enter free
Reservation: Call 04 879 1111 or email damachills.dubai@radisson.com
Timings: 8am – 6:30pm
10. JA The Resort, Jebel Ali
Just because you live halfway to Abu Dhabi doesn’t mean you should miss out on pool days. This cluster of gorgeous hotels that combine to form the sprawling JA Resort, is a perfect spot to unwind with your flock and enjoy Jebel Ali Beach. The pool day deal lets you dip your toes (and bodies) into all the three pools in the resort and gets you beach access.
Price: AED 250 for adults including AED 100 F&B credit and AED 125 for kids, including AED 50 F&B credit
Reservation: Call 04 814 5555
Timings: 8am – 6:30pm