Dubai does day parties like nowhere else: DJs by the pool, sunbeds with a skyline view and parties that roll on into sunset. Here are the best pool parties in Dubai right now, what’s on each day of the week, how much a sunbed costs, where ladies get in free, and how to book. For tonight’s plans, see what’s on tonight.
Where are the best pool parties in Dubai?
The weekly pool parties happen at a few beach and pool clubs on Palm Jumeirah and in JBR:
The Social Pool at FIVE Palm Jumeirah: sunbeds, sofas with private pools and music every day, plus Splash Dance on Sundays. Open daily from 10 AM to 7:30 PM. Read our Social Pool guide.
Playa Pacha at FIVE LUXE JBR: Ibiza’s Pacha by the beach, with a pool party from 12 PM every day and ladies in free. Open daily from 10 AM to 8 PM. Read our Playa Pacha guide.
Bohemia at FIVE Palm Jumeirah: a day-to-night beach club with an infinity pool, LOST ladies day on Fridays and Sunday brunch. Beach access opens at 11 AM. Read our Bohemia guide.
Pool parties in Dubai by day of the week
This is the weekly line-up at our partner pools at the time of writing. Each date has its own page under upcoming events, with the latest prices.
Monday: Iconic Beats & Sun-Kissed Vibes at Playa Pacha from 12 PM, with free entry for ladies and gents, and poolside chill house and Afro at The Social Pool.
Tuesday: Cherry Vibes ’til Sundown at Playa Pacha, again free for ladies and gents, and Afro house by the pool at The Social Pool.
Wednesday: Wet Cherry Ladies Day at Playa Pacha from 12 PM to 5 PM, and a live band at The Social Pool.
Thursday: Balearic Beats at Playa Pacha, free for ladies and gents, and hip-hop and dance hits at The Social Pool.
Friday: LOST ladies day at Bohemia from 1 PM to 5 PM, SUN/SETS at Playa Pacha from 12 PM, best hits and amapiano at The Social Pool, and Moonlight Splash at Bohemia from 7 PM.
Saturday: La Musica at Playa Pacha, R&B, hip-hop and best hits at The Social Pool, and Moonlight Splash at Bohemia from 7 PM.
Sunday: Splash Dance at The Social Pool from 1 PM, Cherry On Sundays at Playa Pacha, and Sunday brunch at Bohemia from 1 PM to 5 PM.
How much is a pool party in Dubai?
At most pools you pay for a sunbed, sofa or table rather than a ticket, and what you pay is fully redeemable on food and drinks. These are the current prices:
The Social Pool: sunbeds from AED 150 per person Monday to Wednesday and AED 250 Thursday to Sunday, up to AED 500–600 per person for a VVIP sofa with its own private pool.
Playa Pacha: pool sunbeds for two from AED 500 Monday to Thursday and AED 800 Friday to Sunday. Gents enter free on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; from Friday to Sunday they pay AED 300 for the pool, fully redeemable, or from AED 200 for the beach.
Bohemia: a Beach Day Pass on a sofa setting is AED 100 per person Monday to Thursday and AED 150 Friday to Sunday; VIP sunbeds are AED 300 (Mon–Thu) or AED 450 (Fri–Sun) per person, and cabanas AED 350 per person for at least 4 guests.
Splash Dance at The Social Pool on Sunday: regular tables are AED 300 per person for ladies and AED 500 for gents, fully redeemable on food and drinks.
How minimum spends work is explained in table bookings in Dubai, explained.
Ladies days and free pool access
Playa Pacha: ladies enter free every day, until 5:30 PM on Friday to Sunday.
The Social Pool: ladies get complimentary pool access from Sunday to Wednesday.
Wet Cherry Ladies Day at Playa Pacha every Wednesday from 12 PM to 5 PM: the ladies package is AED 295 with bottomless drinks, a signature lunch, pool access and a sun lounger.
LOST at Bohemia every Friday from 1 PM to 5 PM: Bohemia’s open-air ladies day, with the Ladies Day package at AED 250 including signature bites, bottomless house beverages and beer, and signature cocktails.
For free entry and drinks deals every night of the week, see our ladies nights guide and this week’s ladies nights.
Pool parties that go on into the night
When the sun goes down, Moonlight Splash keeps Bohemia going on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 PM, at AED 100 with one drink or VIP sofas from AED 250 per person. In JBR, Pacha ICONS turns the space at Playa Pacha into an open-air stage for international DJs from 7 PM on event nights. ICONS is ticketed, so find its nights on tickets or in our Pacha ICONS guide.
What to wear and what to bring
Swimwear and resort wear are right at The Social Pool; elsewhere in FIVE Palm Jumeirah the resort recommends smart casual.
Casual or beachwear at Playa Pacha, and casual for a stylish beach club at Bohemia.
Bring a valid ID. Playa Pacha, Bohemia’s parties and Pacha ICONS are 21+; The Social Pool allows children over 6 at the pool.
For ID and entry rules, read how to get into Dubai clubs.
How to book a pool party in Dubai
Open the venue page, pick your day and tap Book now for a sunbed, sofa, table or ladies package. We check availability with the venue, and a host confirms on WhatsApp. There are no booking fees: you pay the venue on the day. Planning a whole weekend? See parties in Dubai this week and our Dubai brunch guide, or browse all Dubai venues. Staying on the Palm? Read our Palm Jumeirah nightlife guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pool party in Dubai on a Sunday?
Splash Dance at The Social Pool, FIVE Palm Jumeirah’s Sunday pool party from 1 PM. Playa Pacha in JBR runs Cherry On Sundays, and Bohemia has a Sunday brunch from 1 PM to 5 PM.
Are pool parties free for ladies in Dubai?
At Playa Pacha ladies enter free every day, until 5:30 PM on Friday to Sunday, and The Social Pool gives ladies complimentary pool access from Sunday to Wednesday. Ladies days such as Wet Cherry and LOST have their own packages.
How much does a sunbed cost at a Dubai pool party?
At The Social Pool sunbeds start from AED 150 per person Monday to Wednesday and AED 250 Thursday to Sunday. Playa Pacha pool sunbeds for two start from AED 500, and a Bohemia day pass is AED 100–150 per person. All of these are fully redeemable on food and drinks.
Can gents go to Playa Pacha for free?
Yes, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday gents enter free. From Friday to Sunday they pay AED 300 for the pool, fully redeemable on food and drinks, or from AED 200 for the beach.
What is the age limit for pool parties in Dubai?
Playa Pacha, Bohemia’s parties and Pacha ICONS are 21+ with a valid ID. The Social Pool allows children over 6 at the pool.
