Sandy beaches, super-fun slides and slap-up breakfasts are all on the cards
Whether the weather is perfect or starting to creep up a little hotter than you’d like, there are a whole load of family pool day deals in Dubai perfect for the weekend (or week) ahead.
If you’re on the hunt for a family-friendly swimming pool, you’ve come to the right place: from splash pads, slides and chutes to more serene spots, pools for teeny-tiny tots and thrilling rides for their older siblings, there are family-friendly swimming pools here to match your group’s needs.
DoubleTree by Hilton JBR
Got yourself a family of early risers? Get the whole gang down to this family pool day deal at Dubai’s DoubleTree by Hilton in JBR, where there’s a pool day with breakfast, kicking off from 7am. Kick back with the kids at a resort that offers a private beach, infinity pool, kids’ pool and sprawling garden with views of Ain Dubai and Bluewaters island.
For parents, there’s a real treat in store, as the Bubbly Breakfast package, available for two hours between 7am and 11am, includes free-flowing bubbly plus a buffet breakfast at the hotel’s Gastro Kitchen restaurant.
Dhs150 with Dhs100 F&B credit (adults) Mon-Fri; Dhs200 with Dhs100 F&B credit (adults), free (kids under 12) including full-day pool pass. Daily 9am-9pm. DoubleTree by Hilton, JBR (055 166 8092).
Fairmont The Palm
As this list will show, there’s no shortage of family pool day deals in Dubai to be had on Palm Jumeirah and the Fairmont’s offering is as good as any. Head here for a watery daycation and you’ll have six pools to choose from (including one just for adults and one specifically for families), as well as an 800m stretch of sand to explore.
The hotel runs a number of beach-and-pool day deals throughout the year which are well worth checking out and children under the age of six go free as standard.
Dhs125 (adults), Dhs63 (children aged six – 12), Mon-Fri, Dhs250 with Dhs75 F&B credit (adults), Dhs125 with Dhs38 F&B credit (children aged six-12), Sat-Sun and public holidays. Daily 7am-sunset. Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah (04 457 3388).
Grand Hyatt Dubai
Moving away from The Palm and Marina, the Grand Hyatt has masses to offer families when it comes to fun pool days. That includes a number of greenery surrounded outdoor swimming pools, with the highlight for kids being a children’s pool with a large splash pad area, water games and lots of slides, as well as a shaded toddler’s pool.
Dhs200 (adults), Dhs105 (kids). 9am-8pm. Oud Metha Road, Dubai Healthcare City. www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/united-arab-emirates/grand-hyatt-dubai/dxbgh (04 317 1234).
Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Offering the triple whammy that is a gorgeous beach, selection of swimming pools and access to a full-on waterpark, you know you’re onto a winner with a family pool day at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
If aqua-based rides are the major draw for your clan, the likes of the Lighthouse mat race ride, Whizzard and Body Slides at Jungle Bay Waterpark should more than suffice. Splash park Aqua Play meanwhile is great for slightly younger kids, while the 6-metre wave pool will keep daredevils amused for hours (and tire them out, too).
Dhs200 (adults), Dhs100 (kids aged four-12) Mon-Fri; Dhs300 (adults), Dhs200 (kids aged four-12) Sat-Sun. Open daily 8am-sunset. Al Sufouh, www.marriott.com (04 399 3333).
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
With no less than six temperature-controlled swimming pools to float between, there’s an option for very everyone at this popular Polynesian-style resort on The Palm. The great news for families is that a number of those pools feature slides, flumes and waterfalls and there’s a separate splash zone for little ones.
If they tire of swimming, older kids can have a go at a range of water sports or choose to tackle inflatable obstacle course Aqua Bounce, which bobs about just off the shoreline.
Dhs50 (kids aged six-12),Dhs150 (adults) Mon-Fri, Dhs70 (kids aged six-12), Dhs200 (adults) Sat-Sun and public holidays. Daily 8am-8pm. Palm Jumeirah, sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com/ (04 455 6677).
RIVA Beach Club
Long-standing Palm favourite RIVA knows what families want from a beach and pool day. Here you’ll find the vibe is chilled but never posey, there’s a nice stretch of beach lined with plenty of sun loungers (perfect for putting your feet up while the kids build sandcastles) and two pools – one that’s well suited to both laps and lounging and another for children.
Poolside restaurant Gazebo meanwhile comes into its own when that inevitable post-swim hunger kicks in or the adults feel the need for a refreshing cocktail.
Dhs85 (adults), Dhs45 (kids aged five-12) Mon-Fri (20% off F&B included), Dhs125 (adults), Dhs65 (kids aged five-12) Sat-Sun and public holidays. Shoreline Apartments Building 8, Palm Jumeirah (04 430 9466).
Splash Island
A brilliant option when the summer heat really starts to rage, indoor swimming pool and aqua park Splash Islands has enough splash-tastic slides, chutes, waterfalls, climbing frames and the like to thrill water babies from two years old right through to tweens of 12.
Dhs95 per child (three hours). Mon-Fri 10am-8.30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7.30pm.Blue Wave Club, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.bluewaveclub.ae (04 331 6117).
