With so many resorts in and around the Dubai Marina, Bluewaters and Palm Jumeirah area, it can be quite hard to decide which ones to go to for a family pool day. We have rounded up a handful, that we have been – and loved.

Note that prices may change so please call them before you head over to reconfirm, and to check for availability! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram as we explore Dubai with kids.

Enjoy a pool and beach day in Dubai with the little ones.

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Banyan Tree Dubai

A daycation at Banyan Tree feels like you’ve left Dubai to a little tropical island somewhere far away as the beach looks out to open sea. You’ll find rolling waves most days of the week – so bring your bodyboards! Banyan Tree also has a large family pool with steps near the edges for the younger ones, a spa pool shaded by trees and an adults-only pool to the side. Read our review on Banyan Tree with Kids.

• Adults : 400 AED (Mon-Thurs, 200 AED redeemable F&B) | 600 AED (Fri-Sun, 300 AED redeemable F&B)
• Kids (4-12) : 100 AED All Week
• Call Banyan Tree Dubai +971 4 55 66 466 | Email here
• More details on banyantree.com

Note : Banyan Tree’s Pool Access is from 7am to 8pm, whereas the Beach Access is from 7am to Sunset.

The Ritz Carlton Dubai – JBR

The Ritz-Carlton has a lovely shaded toddler pool, plus slides for the older ones in the family pool. There’s lots of shade from the trees all around which always helps! If you want to add a spa treatment to your daycation – have a look at Ritz’s spa-cation offer.

• Adults : 395 AED (Mon-Thurs, 225 AED redeemable F&B) | 450 AED (Fri-Sun, 250 AED redeemable F&B)
• Kids (4-11) : 150 AED (Mon-Thurs) | 175 AED (Fri-Sun)
• Call Ritz Carlton JBR 04 399 4000 | Email here

Note : Ritz’s Pool and Beach Access is from 9am-7pm.

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Marriott at the Palm’s location on Palm West Beach makes it an ideal spot to spend the day. The kids can scoot and cycle along the Palm West Beach boardwalk, run through the fountains next to Senor Pico, and build sandcastles at the beach. Stay for sundowners – it’s a beautiful spot at sunset. Note that the day pass below gives access to Marriott’s beach only, and not the pool. Read our review of Marriott Resort with kids.

• Adults : 150 AED (Weekdays) 250 AED (Weekends) – Fully redeemable on F&B
• Kids (6-12) : 75 AED (Weekdays) 125 AED (Weekends) – Fully redeemable on F&B
• Call Marriott on +971 4 666 1111 | Email here
• More details on marriott.com

*Note : F&B redeemable at Bal Harbour Beach

Rixos the Palm Dubai

Rixos the Palm has a fabulous All-Inclusive Daycation offer running all year long. Take a pick at one of their three pools – a large family pool with steps on the sides for the younger ones, an adults-only pool where you can get your laps in, and a shaded Kids’ Pool with mini slides. The All-Inclusive offer includes Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Unlimited drinks – as well as Kids Club Access. That’s not all – you can access Unlimited Fitness Classes while you are there! Have a read of our piece on Rixos the Palm with Kids on what to expect!

• Adults* : 599 AED (Weekdays) | 699 AED (Weekends)
• Kids* (6-12) : 50% of Rate
• Call Rixos 04 457 5555 | Email here
• More details on rixos.com

Note : Rixos’ Pool and Beach Access is from 9am-6pm.

JA Hatta Fort Hotel Dubai

Did you know that JA Hatta Fort has a Day Pass? Take the opportunity to spend a day in the mountains with the little ones! Gate Fee allows families to enter the property for a wander, and the fee is fully redeemable in Food and Beverages. You can then choose to pay extra to use their Family Pool – comprising a shaded toddler pool, and two other larger pool areas of varying depths. Read our review of JA Hatta Fort Hotel with Kids to get a better idea of how the property is like!

• Adults : 100 AED (Gate Fee) – Fully Redeemable on F&B + 90 AED (Pool Access)
• Kids (3-12) : 50 AED (Gate Fee) – Fully Redeemable in F&B + 45 AED (Pool Access)
• Call JA Hatta Fort +971 4 809 9333
• Email here
• More details on jaresortshotels.com

Note : JA Hatta Fort Hotel’s Pool Access is from 8am to 7pm Daily. Check out their Mountain Daycation Offer. For 245 AED per couple, this includes entrance to the property, access to both pools, fresh fruit platter & 2 chilled mocktails, as well as lunch for two. Bringing the kids along? You can pay the Gate + Pool Access for the little ones!

Anantara World Islands Dubai

For a unique experience – take the boat from J4 Marina to Anantara World Islands! Leave the city, to an island for the day with the family. Take a splash in their family pool, or otherwise pop over to their Kids’ Club (yes – access is included) to play, or to use their shallow kids’ pool. Note that all day passes include boat transfers. Read our piece of a daycation at Anantara World Islands with the family.

• Adults : 600 AED (Mon-Thurs) 800 AED (Fri-Sun) – 300 redeemable F&B or Spa
• Kids (5-11) : 300 AED (Mon-Thurs) 150 AED redeemable Kids’ Menu | 350 AED (Fri-Sun) 175 AED redeemable Kids’ Menu
• Call Anantara World Islands +971 4 567 8664 | Email here
• More details on anantara.com

Note : The boat schedule from Anantara the Palm starts from 8am, and the last boat from Anantara World Islands Island leaves at 10pm. Plan accordingly.

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort

The awesome thing with getting a pool day pass at The Westin is you get to access all the pools at the Mina Seyahi properties. That’s Le Meridien’s family pool (swim-up bar, too!), and their shaded toddler pool to the side. Did you know they also have Jungle Bay Waterpark which the kids will absolutely love! See our reel, on how a pool day at the Westin & Jungle Bay is like.

• Adults : 200 AED (Weekdays) 350 AED (Weekends)
• Kids (4-12 years) : 100 AED (Weekdays) 200 AED (Weekends)
• Call Westin 04 318 1420 | Email here
• More details on destinationminaseyahi.com

Tip : Every Monday, it’s Ladies Day at Westin! 100 AED for Pool & Beach Access. Westin’s Pool and Beach Access is from 7am to 7pm.

Raffles the Palm Dubai

Spend a day in Raffles’ pool with the little ones. They have an infinity pool for families, as well as a separate shaded kids pool. Don’t worry – there’s also a shaded playground right next to the pool, by the beach! See our reel, on how a pool day at the Raffles’ is like.

• Adults : 250 AED (Weekdays) 300 AED (Weekends) – 150 AED redeemable F&B
• Kids (6-16) – 100 AED
• Call Raffles on 04 248 8888 | Email here
• More details on raffles.com

Note : Raffles’ Pool and Beach Access is from 9am-7pm.

See Also : Dubai Pool & Beach Day Pass Listing for the rates for all resorts in Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters & the Palm.

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