As the temperatures start creeping up, it’s time to be looking at making the most of being outside before summer.

There’s still time to catch some rays, and what better way to do it then at one of the pool parties Dubai has to offer.

If sipping and dipping are on your itinerary then these weekend parties should be on your radar.

Whether you want to get lost in the music from the city’s top DJs, eat piles of good food or spend the day snacking, there is a weekend pool party in Dubai for you.

So pack up the beach bag (being sure not to forget the sun cream), grab your best bikini and coolest sunglasses before heading to one of these weekend pool parties in Dubai.

Pool parties on Friday

NXT Friday

CoveBeach’s popular hip-hop and RnB pool party is back. There will be live DJs on the deck from noon until the evening including DJ Sir Taz. It’s Dhs199 (ladies) or Dhs249 (men) for house beverages and a barbecue platter. For a sunbed you’ll need to pay an additional Dhs100.
Dhs149 (soft drinks), Dhs199 (ladies house beverages), Dhs249 (men house beverages). noon onwards. CoveBeach, Bluewaters Dubai (050 454 6920).

Dollhouse Day at BCH:CLB

The beach club is now home to a Candypants pool party every Friday. New on the scene, you can enjoy flowing drinks including bubbly and house beverages as well as some food platters from 12-5pm, with the ladies day set to become a popular one.

Dhs205 (cabin crew & teachers), Dhs245 (ladies), Dhs 345 (gents), noon-8pm (packages noon-5pm). BCH:CLB, W Dubai, The Palm (058 177 9831)

Pool parties on Saturdays

Bohemia at Beach by FIVE

FIVE Palm’s famous Bohemia pool party is always guaranteed to be a good time, bringing with it glitter, international DJs and day-to-night party vibes. Throughout the season, the line-up of DJs mixing everything from techno to Latin house music. It’s Dhs150 for ladies and Dhs250 for men with each ticket including three house beverages.
Dhs150 (ladies), Dhs250 (men). Every Sat, 1pm onwards. Beach by FIVE, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah (04 455 9989).

Saturday pool brunch at Wane by Somiya

Every Saturday at Wane by Somiya there’s a pool brunch between 1pm and 5pm. It’s Dhs199 for ladies and Dhs299 including food and house beverages. Throughout the poolside event, there’s live entertainment and music.
Dhs199 (ladies), Dhs299 (gents). Every Sat, 1pm-5pm. Wane By Somiya, Level 4, Address Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina (052 884 4879).

Tropical brunch at Zero Gravity

From 1pm to 5pm on Saturdays, you can get unlimited food and drink at Zero Gravity’s famous beachside pool. With a deep house soundtrack and poolside entertainment, it’s one of the city’s most lively pool parties.
Dhs349 (ladies), Dhs399 (men). Every Sat, 1pm-5pm. Zero Gravity, Skydive Dubai, 0-gravity.ae (04 399 0009).

Waves and raves at La Piscina

Every Saturday afternoon there’s a pool party at La Piscina, Palazzo Versace Dubai. Waves & Raves sees a number of DJs playing while partygoers sip on free-flow drinks. It’s Dhs300 for men to get unlimited drinks and Dhs150 for ladies, with food pay as you go.
Dhs150 (women), Dhs300 (men). Every Sat, 1pm-4pm. La Piscina, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Al Jaddaf (04 556 8805).

Evening pool brunch at Azure Beach

Every Sunday night, there’s a pool party from 8pm to 11pm at Azure Beach in JBR. The party requires a table booking in advance, with guests getting to enjoy food platters, free –flowing drinks packages and live poolside music.
Dhs300. Every Sat, 9pm-2am. Azure Beach, Rixos Premium JBR, Jumeirah Beach Residences (052 777 9473).

Brunch and drunch at Terra Solis

The desert oasis runs its brunch and drunch on a Sunday afternoon if you’re looking to escape the city. Letting you unwind in style, the Mesa terrace brunch runs from 1-5pm and is Dhs495 for house beverages, with pool access. Or if you would prefer to eat by the pool, the drunch offers unlimited house beverages at the same time for Dhs330 per person.

Brunch, Dhs495 (house beverages), Dhs395 (soft beverages). Drunch, Dhs330 per person (house beverages). Every Sun, 1-5pm. Terra Solis, Lehbab Road, Dubai. (04 459 8300).

Pool parties on Sundays

Epic pool party at Soul St.

The Social Pool by Soul St. throws its epic pool party on Sundays. Running from 1-4pm, here you can sip on bottomless drinks and pick your favourites from the food selections. It’s Dhs199 for women and Dhs299 for gents, with all food and drink included.
Dhs199 (ladies) Dhs299 (gents). Every Sun, 1pm-4pm. Soul St., FIVE Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Village Circle (04 248 9999).

Renedevous party at CoveBeach

A day-to-night pool party, Rendezvous happens every Sunday at CoveBeach. With an open bar from 1pm until 5pm, the live music will continue on all the way until 8pm. It’s Dhs199 for ladies and Dhs299 for gents, plus an additional Dhs100 for a sun bed.
Dhs199 (ladies), Dhs299 (gents). Every Sun, 1pm-late. Cove Beach, Bluewaters Dubai (050 454 6920).

Arapiscina Brunch at Palazzo Versace Dubai

Pack up your beach bag for a visit to La Piscina, Palazzo Versace Dubai for its new Arapiscina brunch every Sunday. From 1pm-4pm, there will be live DJs sharing some of the best tracks with party-lovers. Priced at Dhs299 for ladies and Dhs450, you’ll get unlimited food at the Arabic-style buffet and free-flowing drinks along with pool access.
Dhs299 (ladies) Dhs450 (gents) (brunch with house beverages), Every Sun, 1pm-4pm, Palazzo Versace Dubai (04 556 8895).

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