Pool day passes in Dubai

Dubai's pools range from rooftop infinity edges 76 floors above the Marina to private beaches on Palm Jumeirah's Gulf shoreline. Eleven hotels on this page offer confirmed day passes, covering pool-only access, beach access, and everything in between.

Prices start at AED 65 for a no-frills city pool and reach AED 1,000 for a private Jumeirah beach with waiter service. Many of the best-value passes are fully redeemable, meaning your entry fee converts entirely into food and drink credit at the hotel. If you spend on lunch anyway, those passes cost nothing net.

Most properties require advance booking, especially Thursday and Friday, which count as weekend in Dubai. Weekday visits (Sunday to Wednesday) are typically 20 to 40% cheaper at the same hotel. For something similar nearby, Abu Dhabi has 13 hotel pool day passes starting from AED 120 about 90 minutes down the coast.

• Beach by FIVE (AED 100 weekday / about $27). Cheapest beach access on the Palm, fully redeemable on F&B.
• Sofitel Dubai The Palm (AED 150 weekday / about $41). Longest private beach on a day pass in Dubai: 500 metres.
• Kempinski Hotel The Palm (AED 250 / about $68, fully redeemable). Walk-ins welcome, kids under 12 free.
• Raffles The Palm Dubai (AED 250 weekday / about $68, fully redeemable). Weekday visits are the better deal.
• The H Dubai (AED 65 / about $18). Cheapest confirmed pool pass in the city.
• JW Marriott Marquis Dubai (AED 140 / about $38, fully redeemable). Open until 9pm, later than most.
• Address Dubai Mall (AED 200 weekday / about $54). Infinity pool facing the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.
• The Lana, Dorchester Collection (AED 300–800 seasonal / about $82–218). Burj Khalifa rooftop, advance booking only.
• Tattu Sky Pool at Ciel Dubai Marina (AED 300 / about $82). World's highest 360° infinity pool on the 76th floor.
• 25hours Hotel One Central (AED 150 / about $41, fully redeemable). Opens 7am with Museum of the Future views.
• Jumeirah Mina Al Salam (AED 1,000 / about $272). Private beach opposite the Burj Al Arab, waiter service included.

How much does a pool day pass in Dubai cost?

Dubai's price range is the widest of any city on this site. AED 65 gets you a straightforward hotel pool in the city centre; AED 1,000 buys a private Jumeirah beach with waiter service. Most of the best-value options sit between AED 140 and AED 250, several of which are fully redeemable.

Hotel	Price	Best for
The H Dubai	AED 65 (about $18)	Budget pool access, central location
Beach by FIVE	AED 100–150 (about $27–41)	Cheapest Palm beach access
JW Marriott Marquis	AED 140 (about $38)	Fully redeemable, late evening hours
Sofitel The Palm	AED 150–200 (about $41–54)	Long private beach, families
25hours Hotel	AED 150 (about $41)	Early access, Museum of the Future views
Address Dubai Mall	AED 200–300 (about $54–82)	Burj Khalifa and fountain views
Kempinski The Palm	AED 250 (about $68)	Walk-in friendly, kids under 12 free
Raffles The Palm	AED 250 (about $68)	Weekday fully redeemable
Tattu Sky Pool	AED 300 (about $82)	76th-floor 360° infinity pool
The Lana	AED 300–800 seasonal	Rooftop, Burj Khalifa backdrop
Jumeirah Mina Al Salam	AED 1,000 (about $272)	Private Burj Al Arab beach, waiter service

Thursday and Friday count as weekend pricing across Palm Jumeirah properties.

What's included in a Dubai pool day pass?

Sunbeds and towels are standard across nearly all passes. The bigger variable is whether food and drink is included, and in what form.

Fully redeemable passes (entry fee becomes F&B credit): Beach by FIVE, JW Marriott Marquis, Kempinski The Palm (from June 2026), Raffles weekdays, 25hours Hotel, The Lana.

Partial F&B credit: Address Dubai Mall (AED 150 to 200 of the total entry), Tattu Sky Pool (AED 100 of AED 300), Raffles weekends (AED 150 of AED 250).

Pool or beach access only, no credit: The H Dubai, Sofitel The Palm. Jumeirah Mina Al Salam includes refreshments served to your lounger as part of the AED 1,000 package, though it operates as waiter service rather than a credit system.

Palm Jumeirah

Four hotels on The Palm offer pool or beach day passes, all with private beach access. Prices run AED 100 to AED 250. The UAE weekend falls Thursday and Friday, so weekend pricing at these properties applies from Thursday morning.

Where to stay in Dubai

Dubai has three main areas for hotel pools. Palm Jumeirah is where the most exclusive beach access is concentrated; Atlantis The Palm is the headline resort and Sofitel Dubai The Palm offers a day pass on this page.

Downtown Dubai near the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall suits those who want city-centre sightseeing alongside a pool day; the Address Dubai Mall and The Lana both sit here with passes on this page. Dubai Marina is the most walkable neighbourhood and has the Tattu Sky Pool at Ciel on the 76th floor. Weekday visits across all areas are noticeably cheaper, and rates on Sundays to Wednesdays can be 20 to 40% below the Thursday-Friday weekend prices.

Beach by FIVE

The private beach at FIVE Palm Jumeirah stretches 150 metres along the Arabian Gulf, with double-width sun loungers, a beach deck, and pool and jacuzzi access. The Weekday Beach Day Pass (AED 100 / about $27) is fully redeemable on food and drink; the Weekend Beach Day Pass runs AED 150 (about $41) and is also fully redeemable. It's one of the cheapest beach-access passes on the Palm with full F&B redemption, though the atmosphere skews louder than most: DJ sets, club-style service, and a younger crowd.

Book direct: palmjumeirah.fivehotelsandresorts.com or call +971 4 455 9989.

Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Sofitel The Palm sits on the East Crescent with five outdoor pools and a 500-metre private beach, one of the longest stretches of sand available on a day pass anywhere in Dubai. The Pool & Beach Day Pass is AED 150 weekdays (about $41) and AED 200 weekends (about $54), with no F&B credit included; food and drinks are at venue prices on top. Good for families who want space and variety without competing for one pool. WhatsApp is the fastest booking channel here.

Book direct: sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com or WhatsApp +971 58 807 0880.

Kempinski Hotel The Palm

Kempinski's 1,200-square-metre outdoor pool is one of the largest on Palm Jumeirah, backed by a 250-metre private beach with unobstructed sea views. The Pool & Beach Day Pass is AED 250 (about $68) with AED 250 fully redeemable on food and drink from June 1, 2026, making it effectively cost-neutral if you're planning to eat lunch at the hotel anyway. No reservation required. Walk in any time. Kids under 12 get in free with a paying adult.

Book direct: kempinski.com or call +971 4 444 2000.

Raffles The Palm Dubai

Raffles The Palm has a beach and pool setup facing the Gulf, with private locker and changing room access included and a well-regarded cabana programme for those who want to upgrade beyond the standard pass. The Pool & Beach Day Pass is AED 250 weekdays (about $68) with the full amount redeemable on food and drink, making it genuinely all-inclusive on weekdays if you spend on lunch. Weekends drop the credit to AED 150 redeemable, so weekday visits are a noticeably better deal. Access runs 9am to 7pm, and advance booking is recommended.

Book direct: raffles.com or call +971 4 248 8888.

Downtown Dubai & Business Bay

Four hotels in Dubai's central business and leisure district cover the widest price range on this page, from AED 65 for pool-only access to AED 800 for a fully redeemable rooftop with Burj Khalifa views.

The H Dubai

The H Hotel sits on Sheikh Zayed Road with a straightforward outdoor pool day pass at AED 65 (about $18), the cheapest confirmed hotel pool pass in the city. There's no F&B credit; it's pool access only with no beach and no view to speak of. It suits anyone who wants to cool off centrally without spending much, or who's treating the pool as a base and planning food elsewhere. No frills, but the price undercuts everything else by a wide margin. [NEEDS DIRECT BOOKING PAGE: call the hotel to confirm pool day pass availability.]

Book direct: thehdubai.com. Call to confirm pool day pass and reserve.

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

One of the tallest hotels in the world, the JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay has a pool with a day pass priced at AED 140 for adults (about $38) and AED 75 for children aged 6 to 12. The full amount is redeemable at Aqua Poolside Grill & Bar, making it genuinely all-inclusive for the price. The pool runs daily from 9am to 9pm, later than most, which means you can arrive after the midday heat peaks and still get several hours. Children under 6 are free.

Book direct: marriott.com. Call the hotel directly to book pool day pass access.

Address Dubai Mall

The infinity pool at Address Dubai Mall faces the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa across the water, one of the more distinctive urban pool views in the city. The Pool Day Pass is AED 200 weekdays (about $54) with AED 150 redeemable on food and drink, and AED 300 weekends (about $82) with AED 200 redeemable. It's partial redemption rather than full, so you're paying AED 50 to AED 100 net for pool access after spending on F&B. Open daily 10am to 7pm.

Book direct: addresshotels.com or call 04 245 8888.

The Lana, Dorchester Collection

The Lana's rooftop infinity pool in Business Bay looks over Downtown Dubai with the Burj Khalifa as the centrepiece of the view. Pricing varies significantly by season: during winter and spring it has run as high as AED 800 per person (fully redeemable), while summer rates drop considerably. Check the direct booking page for current pricing before reserving, as the value proposition shifts substantially between seasons. All passes must be booked in advance online via SevenRooms, no walk-ins. Best for couples or those after one of the most design-forward pool settings in the city.

Book direct: dorchestercollection.com. Advance online booking required.

Dubai Marina, One Central & Jumeirah

Three distinct options: a world-record sky pool on the 76th floor, a rooftop with Museum of the Future views, and a private Jumeirah beach directly opposite the Burj Al Arab.

Tattu Sky Pool at Ciel Dubai Marina

Tattu Sky Pool sits on the 76th floor of Ciel Dubai Marina, certified as the world's highest 360-degree infinity pool. The General Admission pass is AED 300 (about $82) with AED 100 redeemable on food and drink, open daily from 9:30am to 6pm. It's not a relaxed beach day; it's a specific experience defined by altitude and view. The food credit covers a third of the entry cost, so you're paying AED 200 net (about $54) for access. Book in advance; it sells out on weekends.

Book direct: tattuskypool.me or call 04 498 5400.

25hours Hotel One Central

The rooftop pool at 25hours Hotel One Central faces the Museum of the Future, an incidental architectural backdrop that most five-star hotels can't match. The Pool Pass is AED 150 (about $41), fully redeemable on food and drinks, open daily 7am to 8pm. Kids under 5 swim free; ages 6 and above pay AED 75. No advance booking required; first come, first served. The early opening makes it one of the few places in Dubai where you can genuinely start the morning poolside before the heat peaks.

Book direct: extrahourspa.com or call +971 4 210 2525.

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

Mina Al Salam's private beach sits directly opposite the Burj Al Arab, with the hotel's Moorish architecture framing the iconic tower across the lagoon. The Beach Day Pass is AED 1,000 per adult (about $272) and AED 500 per child (4 to 11 years). Refreshments are served directly to your sun lounger, tent, or cabana. This is Jumeirah's service model, not a credit system you manage. Cabanas and tents carry separate fees and must be booked ahead. Open 9am to sunset daily.

Book direct: jumeirah.com or call 800 323232.

How to book a pool day pass in Dubai

Book directly through the hotel's own website or by phone. WhatsApp is a common and accepted booking channel for Palm Jumeirah hotels. Sofitel lists it as the primary route, and several others respond faster via WhatsApp than phone.

Avoid third-party aggregator platforms. Hotels consistently reserve better availability and easier modification rights for direct bookings. At The Lana and Tattu Sky Pool, online advance booking is mandatory regardless of the day; they don't accept walk-ins. The Kempinski is the exception: no booking needed, walk in any time during operating hours.

When is the best time for a pool day pass in Dubai?

October to March is peak season, with mild temperatures (25 to 30°C), higher prices, and faster sell-outs at popular venues. Summer (June to September) brings significant heat but lower prices, extended F&B redemption offers, and far easier availability. Several properties, including Kempinski, increase their redeemable credit during summer to offset the conditions.

Weekday pricing (Sunday to Wednesday in Dubai) is almost always 20 to 40% cheaper than Thursday to Friday at the same hotel. If you're flexible, a Tuesday visit to Raffles or FIVE saves real money for the same facilities. Early morning sessions beat the peak heat even in summer; properties like 25hours Hotel (open from 7am) suit this approach well.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to book a Dubai pool day pass in advance?

Most weekday passes are available on short notice. Thursday and Friday count as weekend in Dubai, and those days book out several days ahead at FIVE, Raffles, and Tattu Sky Pool. The safe rule: book at least three days before a weekend visit, 24 hours ahead for weekdays. The Kempinski Palm Jumeirah is the only property that operates as a true walk-in with no reservation system. The Lana and Tattu Sky Pool require online pre-booking year-round.

Are Dubai pool day passes worth it?

The fully redeemable passes are effectively free if you're spending on food and drinks anyway. At Beach by FIVE, JW Marriott Marquis, or 25hours Hotel, the entry fee converts entirely to F&B credit, so you're just paying for your lunch and getting pool access at no extra cost. For beach access on the Palm, even the non-redeemable passes compare well to what you'd pay as a hotel guest.

Can children use Dubai pool day passes?

Most properties allow children. JW Marriott Marquis charges AED 75 for ages 6 to 12 and admits under-6s free. Kempinski admits children under 12 free with a paying adult. Jumeirah Mina Al Salam charges AED 500 for children aged 4 to 11. At 25hours Hotel, under-5s are free with ages 6 and above at AED 75. Sofitel The Palm and The H Dubai have no specific child age restrictions listed.

More pool day passes near Dubai

Abu Dhabi has 13 hotel pool day passes starting from AED 120 about 90 minutes down the E11 highway, worth the drive if you want a wider selection or are spending time in the capital. For something with a different feel, Bangkok has one of the best rooftop pool day pass scenes in Southeast Asia, and Bali offers 14 options from jungle infinity pools in Ubud to beachfront passes in Kuta, popular with Dubai visitors making a stopover en route.