A guide to poolside escapes across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah when you need a change of scenery
Your guide to poolside escapes across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for slower moments by the water. Sometimes, a change of scenery and a few hours by the pool are all it takes to shift the day.
We’ve rounded up a few spots across the UAE where you can slow down and reset, if that’s what you feel like. From courtyard pools to beachside infinity views, these venues offer relaxed settings for a few hours by the water.
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The Abu Dhabi EDITION
A chic poolside setting for slow swims, laid-back afternoons, and a good book.
Located in Al Bateen, the pool at The Abu Dhabi EDITION offers a refined setting for a few hours by the water. Loungers surround the pool and the atmosphere stays relaxed throughout the day.
📍 Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
A sleek poolside setting with views over Yas Marina and the circuit.
Set above Yas Marina and the circuit, the pool deck offers wide open views across the island. It’s an easy place to spend a few hours between swims and the sun.
📍 Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah
A calm courtyard pool, designed for quiet moments and restorative wellness escapes.
Set within the heritage district of Al Mareija, the courtyard pool at The Chedi Al Bait offers a slower setting away from the city’s pace. Shaded walkways and traditional architecture frame the space around the water.
📍 Al Mareija, Sharjah
Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah
A poolside setting overlooking the sea, with plenty of space to stretch out for the day.
The beachside pool overlooks the Dubai Marina skyline, Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, with plenty of space to stretch out for the day.
📍 Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Ula Dubai
Infinity pool moments, beach-club feel, golden-hour swims.
Ula Dubai pairs an infinity pool at Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel with its beach-club setting on Palm West Beach. The pool looks out across the water with the beach and restaurant just steps away.
📍 Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Plan a visit, when you’re ready
A swim, a lounger and a few hours outside can offer a simple reset.
If you feel like exploring these venues, you can find them and more inside the Privilee app whenever you’re ready. Tap into your app to plan a visit.
