When the desert heat kicks into full gear, Dubai’s luxury hotels offer more than just a place to stay—they serve as stylish sanctuaries for sun-soaked lounging and cooling dips. From infinity-edge rooftop pools with skyline views to serene garden oases hidden within the city, these hotel pools are redefining summer escapes. Whether you're after daytime relaxation or moonlit swims, here are the best hotel pools in Dubai to keep your cool this summer.
Moonlight Sessions by Cloud 22 is returning for the 2025 summer season. Guests can take an after-dark dip under a starry sky at one of Dubai’s most iconic rooftop pools. The 90-metre pool in the sky has floating beds and cabanas, a bar, and Dolce & Gabbana-themed décor, all towering above Palm Island and the Arabian Ocean. The Moonlight Sessions take place every Thursday through Saturday from 7 to 11 pm and begin at 300 AED minimum spend per person. Guests who want to take advantage of the pool during the day can book morning, sunset, and full-day experiences starting at 325 AED, 395 AED, and 495 AED, respectively. To make a reservation, click here.
This summer, Delano Dubai offers an escape with several wellness, culinary, and energetic poolside offerings. For those seeking to spend the day at the pool, Delano Pool and Beach offers summer day passes. Beginning on June 9, passes for Monday to Thursday are priced at 200 AED per person, while weekend passes for Friday to Sunday are 300 AED per person. Fifty per cent is able to be redeemed on food for both types of passes. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7pm until late, La Cantine Beach offers a new Après-Soleil Night Swim experience. Sunbeds for this event are 249 AED, while lounges are 299 AED, both redeemable on the menu. Think sunset energy, late-night dips, bites by the water, and warm summer nights. To make a reservation, click here.
The Lana’s chic High Society Pool is one of the city’s most desirable rooftop pools. This summer, the High Society Pool Day Pass is priced at 750 AED and is fully redeemable for food and beverages. The coveted day pass offers access to the infinity pool from 10am to 2pm along with private cabanas and magnificent skyline views. To make a reservation, click here.
This summer, Sun Vibe at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira offers a variety of pool experiences set beachside. The four cabana categories consist of the Royal Beach Cabana, which holds eight and is priced at 3,000 AED; First Flow Beach Cabana and Pool Cabana at 2,000 AED and with a four-person capacity; and Lounge Cabana, which holds four people and is 500 AED. Each cabana includes butler service, a fridge with non-alcoholic beverages, a fruit platter, and a welcome drink. All premium cabanas come with a redeemable 1,000 AED credit for food and beverages, while the Lounge Cabanas are fully redeemable. Guests who prefer a day pass can obtain one for 300 AED Monday through Thursday and 500 AED Friday through Sunday, inclusive of a food and beverage credit. Kids are 100 and 200 AED, respectively. To make a reservation, click here.
One&Only Za’abeel’s Garden Pool is a true tropical oasis tucked into a corner of the frenetic city. Although only accessible for hotel guests, lounging at the pool feels like an escape to the jungles of Bali. The lagoon pool has a swim-up Garden Pool Bar, a kids’ pool, and a family-friendly pool. The tiki-style pavilion offers shade at the bar, while the palm trees and chic umbrellas offer a reprieve from the sun while on the loungers. One of the hotel’s most delectable restaurants, Andaliman, is located at the Garden Pool and serves Indonesian cuisine, paying homage to the Balinese theme. On select dates in June, One&Only Za’abeel has partnered with Beyond Wellness to offer floating sound healing sessions at the Garden Pool. To make a reservation, click here.
One of the city’s newer hotels, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, offers hotel guests four gorgeous pools, a kids’ pool, and a private beach. The resort pool is open to all guests and has breathtaking views of the Burj Al Arab. Iliana Pool Club is a lush and stylish experience that is open to suite guests and limited access to other resort guests via a daily upgrade. Kinugawa Adults Pool offers poolgoers the best view of the incredible Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel structure and is an adults-only pool. Though hidden from the summer sun, the indoor pool offers floor-to-ceiling views of the outdoors. To make a reservation, click here.
