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Pool Days in Abu Dhabi - Your Summer Survival Guide
From AED 50 to a private cabana, the full spread.
City Centre Picks
Grand Daycation at Verso, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi: A genuinely smart option for the District crowd. Book a two or three-course Italian set menu at Verso, and pool and beach access comes included: AED 115 for two courses, AED 135 for three. Daily from noon to 6 p.m. Lunch and a full afternoon by the water for less than most standalone day passes cost on their own.
The Mandarin Pass at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: Access to a 1.3-kilometre private beach and one of the most photographed pool settings in the capital, with resort credit on food, beverage and spa built into the price. Weekday passes from AED 400 with AED 125 dining credit included; weekends from AED 450.
Best Value
Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center: The most affordable city-centre pool day on this list. AED 50 on weekdays, AED 75 on weekends, for a rooftop pool overlooking Abu Dhabi's skyline.
Bab Al Qasr, Corniche: An affordable beach day with a touch of glamour right on the Corniche. AED 99 on weekdays, AED 149 on weekends, fully redeemable. Daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grand Millennium Al Wahda: A rooftop pool in the heart of Downtown for AED 150 on weekdays (AED 75 redeemable) and AED 175 on weekends (AED 100 redeemable). Stay for sunset, then head down to Porters English Pub afterwards.
Yas Acres Golf & Country Club: Almost fully redeemable seven days a week and one of Yas Island's best-kept secrets. AED 100 with AED 75 redeemable; children aged 6 to 12 pay AED 30, under-6s go free.
Best for a Proper Beach Day
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri: A one-kilometre private beach and infinity pool overlooking Khor Al Maqta creek and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with traditional abra boats adding to the resort feel despite the city address. AED 99 on weekdays, AED 149 on weekends and two children under 12 go free per paying adult. Daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort: Full access to every pool on the resort plus the beach, with redeemable credit to spend on food and drinks throughout the day. AED 250 per person, AED 450 per couple, free for children under eight.
Erth, Khor Al Maqta: A 350-metre Blue Flag-certified private beach paired with two oasis-shaped pools, with a distinctly Emirati sense of space and calm. AED 199 for adults on weekdays, AED 249 on weekends; children aged 3 to 12 pay AED 99 weekdays and AED 149 weekends.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr: One of the largest pools in the capital, with sweeping views of the Abu Dhabi Creek and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Entry from AED 120 on weekdays and AED 170 on weekends, with a fully redeemable voucher option also available from AED 150.
Best for a Livelier Crowd
The Abu Dhabi EDITION: Abu Dhabi's coolest hotel pool, with a crowd to match. AED 150, fully redeemable Monday to Thursday; AED 225 with AED 150 redeemable on weekends.
WET Deck, W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island: An adults-only rooftop pool overlooking the Yas Marina Circuit. AED 150, fully redeemable Monday to Saturday, consistently one of the best value passes in the city.
West Bay Beach Club: Home to the city's most talked-about Thursday Ladies' Day, AED 100 with AED 75 redeemable, alongside a lively swim-up pool and Instagram-ready beach swings.
Best for Families
InterContinental Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences: A genuine family favourite, with weekday passes from AED 170 (AED 100 redeemable) and weekend passes from AED 250 (AED 150 redeemable). Cabana upgrades available for two.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort: A relaxed Corniche setting with a private beach opening directly onto the water. AED 150 Sunday to Thursday, AED 250 on Friday and Saturday with AED 150 redeemable.
Spa Days Worth Pairing With a Pool Day
Lum'a Spa, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi: 35% off all body treatments and massages throughout June. Pair it with the Grand Daycation above and turn a pool afternoon into a full reset. The spa is also offering A 150-minute, all-inclusive spa journey built around gemstone-infused treatments, with a complimentary pool and gym day pass included at AED 888, available exclusively throughout June.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental: Personalised body scrubs and wellness rituals at the Apothecary Bar, plus Bathing Rituals every Tuesday and Wednesday with access to steam, jacuzzi and ice room facilities. Available weekdays, 1st June to 30th September.
Whichever one you pick, the only real rule of an Abu Dhabi pool day is this: book ahead, bring sunscreen, and do not plan anything else for the rest of the day.
