LIVE IT UP
SUMMER LIKE YOU MEAN IT AT ONE OF ABU DHABI’S FAMOUS POOL AND BEACH CLUBS
Island fun at Saadiyat Rotana
If you’ve got sunshine on your mind, then Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas is the place to be this season. Unwind and relax at the resort’s amazing swimming pool or top up your tan while enjoying the beautiful views of Saadiyat beach. Prices start from Dhs250 per adult (with Dhs200 credit) on weekdays or Dhs350 (with Dhs250 credit) on weekends. rotanatimes.com
The royal treatment at Emirates Palace
The summer weekday pool pass at Emirates Palace is the perfect way to spend a day. Adults gain access to the pool and beach facilities for Dhs320 (with Dhs100 credit for Cascades restaurant). Children aged four to 20 gain access for Dhs160 with Dhs50 back as credit. At weekends, adults are Dhs425 and it’s Dhs210 for kids without a dining voucher. For the ultimate Abu Dhabi-only extravagance, check out of the hotel’s signature 23K gold cappuccino and ice creams for the perfect luxury treat. @emiratespalace
Take a dip in Cafe Del Mar
Straight from the Balerics beat factory of Ibiza, Cafe Del Mar has landed on the waterfront next to Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island. There’s an infinity pool, a cheeky little manmade beach, a swim-up pool bar, and an appropriately slamming soundtrack. Access is free for the adjacent Hilton guests, but for everybody else, day passes are available for Dhs250 between Monday and Friday (with Dhs150 back as F&B credit). On weekends, its Dhs350 (also with Dhs150 back as credit). We’ve been told brunch and ladies’ night will arrive shortly. @cafedelmarabudhabi
Family fun at InterContinental Abu Dhabi
The Bayshore Beach Club offers day pass access to the property’s extensive outdoor space. You can enter this leisure lagoon for Dhs100 as an adult during the week (Dhs50 for kids or nannies), or for Dhs130 at the weekend (Dhs60 for children). Facilities include the private beach, infinity pool, kids pool (although the slide is currently closed), gym and Bayshore restaurant. abudhabi.intercontinental.com