Summer in Dubai hits differently. The city empties out for some, but for those staying, the question becomes simple: where do you actually want to spend a hot day? Not a rooftop. Not a mall. Somewhere with water, shade, and a drink in hand. Two options worth putting on your radar right now are Banyan Tree Dubai and Delano Dubai. Both offer beach day passes at the same price point, both sit on the Arabian Gulf, and both are doing something slightly different with the experience.
Banyan Tree Dubai: For a Slower, More Laid-Back Day
Banyan Tree Pool & Beach is the kind of place where you show up with no agenda and leave three hours later than planned. The setting faces the Arabian Gulf with the kind of views that make it hard to look at your phone, which is probably the point.
The day pass covers full access to the private beachfront and pools, and the AED 250 you spend is fully redeemable on food and drinks. So you’re essentially paying for the experience and getting the food and beverages on top. Freshly prepared seafood, BBQ, poolside service, and cocktails at the bohemian pool bar. Kids under 4 get in free, and children’s passes are AED 75. You can actually catch a proper morning by the water before the heat peaks, or stay for the sunset without rushing out.
- Date & Time: Open daily from 7 am – 7 pm
- Price: Weekday and Weekend Day Pass: AED 250 per adult and AED 75 per child, with children under 4 complimentary. Passes are fully redeemable for food and beverages.
- For Reservations: +971 4 556 6466
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Delano Dubai: For Something a Little More Social
Delano Dubai is playing a different game. The setup is designed for people who want to be somewhere that looks and feels the part without it being too formal about it. Sunken seating in the pool shallows, a social ledge built for long conversations, and umbrellas framing the pool with views out toward the Gulf.
The beach day passes is also fully redeemable for food and drinks. If you want more space and privacy, the cabana option is AED 1,000, also fully redeemable. It’s a good pick if you’re going with a group, or if you want the day to feel like more of an event rather than a quiet escape.
- Date & Time: Open daily from 8 am–8 pm for the pool and 8 am until sunset for the beach
- Price: Weekday and Weekend Day Pass AED 250 per adult and AED 75 per child, fully redeemable on food and beverages
- For Reservations: +971 4 556 6255
- Location
Beach day passes like these don’t last the whole summer without selling out. Book one, pack your sunscreen, and let the Arabian Gulf do the rest.
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