The top 10 hotel swimming pools in Dubai

The hotel provides one of the best infinity pools in the city, and along with it some jaw-dropping views. Circle the five-tier pool, which surrounds the fourth story of the 63 story hotel like a medieval mote. Here you can enjoy unparalleled views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain.

Riva on The Palm Jumeirah is the first standalone beach club in Dubai. What makes this place so great aside from its luxurious pool is its own stretch of beach, an Italian restaurant and bar and sun loungers galore. It’s like a tropical paradise in the desert.

The Atlantis is only a stone’s throw away from the stunning Nasimi Beach, which is the perfect place to relax. But if you’re one of those sand haters, then the Royal Beach and Pool at the resort, is the perfect place to relax. You get free access to the pool with a 60 minute session at the Atlantis ShuiQi Spa and Fitness Centre.

A luxury 5 star hotel complete with a sandy beach and 1200 metre swimming pool, tropical gardens, lawns, cabanas and even spa treatments, you’d never even know you were still in the city.

For all you parents out there, don’t despair, Dubai is just as accommodating towards families as it is to the rich and famous. There’s something for everyone here. Complete with two lap lanes for those that want to swim around with an air of seriousness, and a glass extension allowing you to look all the way down, to kids play areas this is a pool for everyone.

So maybe you want to admire the glistening waters that surround Dubai without stepping foot on the hot sands; well luckily it’s possible in the most beautiful of ways. One of the most luxurious infinity pools around, you can bask in the heat as you swim about or take refuge under the swaying built in palm trees, whilst admiring the Arabian Gulf. Those staying in Royal Residences can also have a saunter around the private lagoon pool.

The Burj Al Arab is one of the most lavish hotels on the Dubai landscape, and inside you’ll find a swimming pool that takes opulence to a whole new level. Completely heated, this pool is modelled on those you’d have found in ancient Middle Eastern civilisations; complete with mosaic columns and the more modern plunge pool and steam room.

Everyone enjoys a good pool party, and as we pointed out earlier Riva is a great place to do this. However what about the pre-party? Well obviously there’s a pool for that too. Open every Friday and Saturday, you can take trip to this pool for free. Just relax, enjoy discounted drinks and listen to some resident DJs playing chill-out music all day.

A lot of pools can, and some will, charge an absolute fortune for you to use them; some you can only use if you’re staying at the hotel itself. Luckily for you, the beautiful Hatta Fort Hotel has two stunning temperature controlled pools, where you can sit back, relax and enjoy a drink with a view of the Hajar Mountains. It’s cheap too, costing just Dhs50 for a whole day pass.

The twist with this one is you’ll feel like a goldfish as you venture to the edge of the pool. The edge just happens to be made of Plexiglas, and located a significant way from the ground; yes you can see all the way down. So not only can you take in beautiful surroundings, you can also feel like a laid back Bear Grylls in this death-defying pool. Remember to wear your best costume as passers-by can see in too.