Plan your next break with these daycations in Abu Dhabi offering beach access, pools, kids clubs and redeemable dining credit
Some days call for more than just a quick coffee and a change of scenery. These daycations in Abu Dhabi give you pool time, beach access and a proper break without booking a night. Pack a bag, switch off your phone, and let the day stretch a little longer than usual.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: The Palace Pass
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If you are going to do a daycation, you may as well go big. The Palace Pass gives you access to one of the city’s most iconic beach and pool setups, with plenty of extras thrown in. There is credit to spend, space for kids to run wild, and even a padel court if you feel energetic. It feels indulgent, but in a very easy, Abu Dhabi way.
Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Cost: Dhs500 (adult), Dhs250 (child 12 to 16)
Contact: (02) 690 7311
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi
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This is the one for when you want everything in one place. Pools, beach, sports courts, kids club, and enough going on to keep everyone busy. The full spend comes back to you as food and drink credit, which makes settling in for the day feel even better. It is lively, family friendly, and built for long, unhurried afternoons.
Location: Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi
Time: Daily, 8:30am to 6pm
Cost: Dhs399 per person, Dhs799 per couple or family of four
Contact: (02) 498 0000
W Abu Dhabi Yas Island ladies’ day at WET Deck
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This is the kind of plan that rarely stays a plan. You show up for a quick dip and end up staying the whole afternoon, moving between the pool, your sunbed and the bar. There is music, skyline views and just enough energy to keep things fun without trying too hard. Add unlimited drinks and easy poolside bites, and it becomes one of those days that actually makes it out of the group chat.
Location: WET Deck, W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Time: Daily, 12pm to 4pm
Cost: Dhs79 per person (includes unlimited drinks and 30% off food)
Contact: (02) 656 0000
Saadiyat Beach Club
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As far as beaches go, this is a gem. Saadiyat Beach Club delivers uninterrupted access to sun, sand, and water. Infinity pools stretch over the ocean while over-the-water cabanas let you sip a mocktail and watch the waves roll in. A boho beach bar offers light Mediterranean bites, making it a perfect spot for sunbathing or socialising with friends.
Location: Saadiyat Island
Time: Daily 8am–sunset (summer hours)
Cost: Dhs150 ladies, Dhs285 gents
Contact: (02) 656 3500
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
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This one is all about calm. The pool sits quietly against the marina, the music stays low, and the pace slows right down. You can dip between the loungers, sauna and gym, or just stay put with something cold in hand. It is low effort, good value, and easy to slip into for a few hours.
Location: The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina
Time: Daily, 9am to 6pm
Cost: From Dhs99
Contact: (02) 208 0000
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr pool and beach day pass
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A proper switch-off kind of day. You get pool and beach access, a little burst of water sports, and credit to spend when hunger kicks in. The setting is open and relaxed, with views that do most of the work for you. Come early, stay late, and let the day take its time.
Location: Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time: Daily
Cost: Dhs300
Contact: (02) 654 3333
West Bay Beach Club
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Set on the Corniche with the skyline behind you and the marina in front, West Bay Beach Club has it all. This spot has a private beachfront, surf and wave pools, lazy rivers, and adventure zones. Families will love the dedicated kids’ pool and family-friendly areas while adults can retreat to the adult-only pool or shaded cabanas. A day here blends thrill with relaxation, from zip lines and ropes courses to barefoot dining just steps from your sunlounger. With four temperature-controlled outdoor pools and attentive service, it feels like a mini holiday without leaving the city.
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Time: Daily, 8am to 8pm
Cost: Dhs200 weekdays (Dhs100 redeemable), Dhs300 weekends (Dhs100 redeemable), Dhs 90 kids 5–15
Contact: (02) 692 4205
