The 10 best Infinity Pools in Dubai

Nothing captures Dubai quite like an infinity pool. Swim to the edge, rest your arms on the glass, and the city lies spread out below you.

Dubai has no shortage of hotel pools, but only a handful are truly unforgettable. A great infinity pool is defined by what lies beyond its edge, and we chose these with that in mind. Float with the Burj Khalifa towering above you, swim above the yachts of Dubai Marina or slip into an adults-only sky pool on the Palm. Some gaze out across the Gulf, others take in the sweep of the Downtown skyline from Dubai Creek Harbour, and one becomes a beach club as the DJs take over at sunset.

No other city offers swims quite like these, and the view from each one stays with you long after you dry off.

The 10 best Infinity Pools in Dubai

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Atlantis The Royal

Palm Jumeirah • 10 miles from the centre

Fire fountains, sky pools, and eight celebrity chef restaurants make Atlantis The Royal Dubai at its most spectacular.

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Rooftop bar
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Room sizes from 55 m²

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The Palm's Boldest Statement

Atlantis The Royal rises from the Palm's crescent beside its famous sister. Its stacked towers and sky bridges form one of Dubai's most striking silhouettes. The resort is designed so you never need to leave, but the city is within reach. Complimentary shuttles link it to Atlantis, The Palm. Taxis reach Dubai Marina in about 20 minutes, and Downtown in around half an hour.

Fire, Water and Endless Energy

This resort never sits still. At its heart, the Skyblaze Fountain sends fire and water 28 metres into the air, while DJs set the mood from the pools to the restaurants. Every stay includes unlimited access to Aquaventure, the world's largest waterpark, and the Lost World Aquarium, plus breakfast at the lavish Gastronomy buffet every morning.

Balconies, Sky Suites and Private Pools

Every room opens onto a balcony, and at 55 square metres there's space to spare, with views across the Palm or the open sea. The suites are exceptional: Sky Terrace Suites with sweeping sea-view terraces, Sky Pool Villas with private pools, the Sunscape Penthouse with an infinity-edge pool overlooking the Palm, and the vast Panoramic Penthouse, complete with a glass-walled pool. Families are well catered for, with family rooms, multi-bedroom suites sleeping up to eight, interconnecting rooms and a complimentary kids' club.

A Line-Up of Global Star Chefs

With eight celebrity chef restaurants, dining here is a world tour. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal holds a Michelin star, Nobu brings its signature style to the beach, and Estiatorio Milos overlooks the Skyblaze Fountain. La Mar, Ariana's Persian Kitchen and Ling Ling, with its sky-high lounge, complete a line-up that flows effortlessly from dinner into late-night drinks.

A Pool for Every Mood

There's a pool for every mood here. The Royal Pool is the resort's sunny centrepiece, Nobu by the Beach adds a grown-up pool by the sand, and high above it all, Cloud 22 is the adults-only rooftop infinity pool. AWAKEN Spa takes wellness to new heights with its Elements Retreat, featuring a halotherapy salt cave, a hydrotherapy pool, a snow fountain, and a charcoal sauna for guests who book a treatment.

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The Lana - Dorchester Collection

Business Bay • 1.1 miles from the centre

Dorchester Collection debuts on Marasi Bay, with Burj Khalifa views, Michelin-starred chefs, and the city's only Dior Spa.

Ultra luxury
Swimming pool
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Fitness centre
Restaurant
Rooftop bar
On-site parking

Room sizes from 56 m²

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Marina Calm, Burj Views

Most Downtown hotels put you in the thick of the crowds. The Lana takes a smarter route. It sits on the quiet marina at Marasi Bay in Business Bay, with the Burj Khalifa rising across the water. Mornings begin with coffee on The Lana Promenade, and evenings end with the skyline lighting up. Yet the big sights are never far away. Dubai Mall is about ten minutes by car, and the airport is about 20 minutes away.

Quiet Luxury, Parisian Style

This is luxury that doesn't need to shout. Parisian designers Gilles & Boissier have blended traditional craft with contemporary flair, letting space and light do the talking, and an art collection runs through the hotel. From the moment you step into the lobby, it feels polished and assured, very much in the Dorchester Collection mould.

Skyline Rooms with Room to Breathe

Rooms here are designed around the view. Every one has a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows framing Downtown, the marina, or the desert stretching to the horizon, and the smallest measure is a generous 56 square metres, balcony included. Cool stone parquet and Bang & Olufsen sound set the tone, while the duplex suites, with double-height living rooms and terraces on both levels, feel more like private residences.

A Table with the Stars

The Lana has gathered one of the city's most impressive lineups of chefs. Basque legend Martín Berasategui, holder of 12 Michelin stars, brings his homeland's fire to Jara. Meanwhile, Jean Imbert takes diners on a sun-soaked tour of the French and Italian rivieras at Riviera. Come sunset, head up to High Society, the rooftop bar with 360-degree views, where the Burj Khalifa takes centre stage and cocktails turn into dancing after dark.

Dior Spa and a Pool in the Sky

The only Dior Spa in Dubai, and the first in the Middle East, brings Parisian beauty savoir-faire to the hotel, with treatments built around the Dior Prestige range and the signature Escale ritual, a Japanese-inspired head-to-toe massage. Afterwards, slip into the rooftop infinity pool, where Downtown spreads out below, and the Burj Khalifa fills the horizon.

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NH Collection Dubai The Palm

Palm Jumeirah • 10.2 miles from the centre

On the trunk of the Palm, with a rooftop infinity pool, sea-view balconies and West Palm Beach steps away.

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Rooftop bar
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Room sizes from 30 m²

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On the Trunk of the Palm

Staying on the Palm's trunk gives you island life with the city close at hand. Palm Jumeirah Mall is on the doorstep, with The View at The Palm rising above it. Guests can also use the exclusive West Palm Beach, steps from the hotel. The Palm Monorail is a few minutes' walk away. Dubai Marina and Mall of the Emirates are about a 15-minute drive away, and Downtown is about 25 minutes.

Balconies Over the Sea

Many rooms have a private balcony, and the best ones face the water. Choose a Sea View room or a One Bedroom Sea View Suite for views over the Arabian Gulf, where the Palm's crescent and the open sea stretch out below.

From Sports Bar to Rooftop Dining

The all-day restaurant serves international dishes from breakfast to dinner, while a café and a lounge handle coffee and lighter bites. Fans can catch the game at the sports bar, and up on the roof, a restaurant and bar offer far-reaching city views.

Rooftop Infinity Pool and Spa

The rooftop infinity pool overlooks the Dubai skyline, perfect for a lazy afternoon in the sun. The spa and gym, meanwhile, keep you in shape, body and mind.

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Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai

Downtown Dubai • 0.4 miles from the centre

Front-row Burj Khalifa views, a rooftop infinity pool with loungers set in the shallows, and Dubai Mall linked straight to the hotel.

Luxury
Swimming pool
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Fitness centre
Restaurant
On-site parking

Room sizes from 47 m²

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Facing the Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa rises just across the road, the Dubai Fountain dances at its feet, and Dubai Mall connects directly to the hotel. The aquarium and the city's best-known sights are only minutes away on foot. Dubai Opera is a short walk along the Boulevard, and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro is about a 12-minute walk away.

Downtown's Polished Retreat

Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, brings a polished, contemporary style to Downtown's heart, with views of the city's landmarks at almost every turn. It feels calm and composed, a welcome escape from the buzz of the Boulevard just outside.

Burj Views from Your Room

Deluxe rooms offer a generous 47 square metres, with modern furnishings, luxurious bedding and a private balcony overlooking the city. Book a Grand Premier Burj View room for the full spectacle, with the world's tallest building framed in your window. Connecting rooms are available in some categories.

Modern French and Afternoon Pastries

The hotel's brasserie serves modern French cuisine in a stylish, sophisticated setting. The elegant Lobby Lounge is made for fine teas, freshly brewed coffee and tempting pastries. With Dubai Mall next door, hundreds more restaurants are a few minutes' walk away.

A Rooftop Pool and Luxury Spa

High above the Boulevard, the rooftop infinity pool looks straight at the Burj Khalifa, with loungers set right in the shallows. The spa is a peaceful escape, with beautifully designed treatment rooms, a traditional hammam and its own outdoor spa pool. Soothing clay wraps and holistic rituals make it a welcome antidote to Downtown's buzz.

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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai

Palm Jumeirah • 11.5 miles from the centre

An Ottoman palace on the Palm's West Crescent, with a private beach, a vast Ottoman spa and Royal Villas set around a lagoon pool.

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Fitness centre
Restaurant
Pet friendly
On-site parking

Room sizes from 46 m²

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Palace Life on the West Crescent

Set along the Palm's West Crescent, the resort overlooks the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai Marina skyline. A 1km private beach stretches out in front. This is one of the island's quieter corners, ideal for a true beach escape. Yet the city is close by. It takes about 20 minutes by car to reach Dubai Marina or Mall of the Emirates, and around 30 minutes to get to Downtown.

Ottoman Opulence

Inspired by the grandeur of the Ottoman era, the resort celebrates culture and heritage at every turn, from ornate craftsmanship to soft, graceful interiors. Families are well looked after too. The Jumeirah Circle kids' and teens' clubs are complimentary, and there's a private 29-seat cinema showing family-friendly films, plus tennis courts.

Turkish Marble Baths and Royal Villas

Every room opens onto a balcony, and at 46 square metres, there's plenty of space, with ornate craftsmanship, soft tones, and a Turkish-inspired bathroom featuring a large marble bath and a separate rain shower. Suites overlook the Palm or the ocean skyline, while the Royal Villas, set among tropical gardens around a lagoon pool, offer up to five bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, private pools, and direct beach access at the Royal Beach Villas. Family rooms with two queen beds make it easy to travel together.

From Lebanese to Japanese

Ten restaurants, lounges and bars bring together Lebanese, Indian, Japanese and Mediterranean flavours, from relaxed beachside lunches to elegant evenings, so every craving is covered.

Talise Ottoman Spa

Talise Ottoman Spa, one of the largest in the Middle East, blends ancient Ottoman healing traditions with contemporary therapies, from the Royal Ottoman hammam to the signature Sultan's massage. Guests enjoy complimentary access to the snow room, steam room, sauna, and thalassotherapy pool, with the infinity pool and beach steps away.

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Address Dubai Mall

Downtown Dubai • 0.6 miles from the centre

Dubai Mall through the door, the Dubai Fountain below and rooftop infinity pools facing the Burj Khalifa.

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Fitness centre
Restaurant
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Room sizes from 50 m²

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Connected to Dubai Mall

Take the lift to Level 1, and you're straight into Dubai Mall and its Chinatown, with the Dubai Aquarium, countless shops and a world of restaurants under one roof. Outside, the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain and the waterside cafés of Souk Al Bahar are just steps away. Downtown can't get more convenient, and the airport is only a 15- to 20-minute drive.

Front-Row Seats to the Fountain

The hotel began life as Address Fountain Views, and the name still sums it up: the Dubai Fountain dances below while the Burj Khalifa soars above. Inside, the style is calm and contemporary, with soft greys, creams, and modern artwork, a polished retreat from Downtown's energy after a busy day at the mall.

Burj Khalifa and Fountain Views

Rooms are spacious from the outset, with 50 square metres in the city-view rooms, all on high floors with floor-to-ceiling windows and a seating area. For the best seat in the house, book a Burj Khalifa and Fountain View room with a balcony facing both icons, or step up to the Executive and Ambassador Suites, with separate living rooms and balconies or terraces overlooking the fountain. Interconnecting rooms make it easy to book together.

From Japanese-Peruvian to Indian Vegetarian

Dining is wonderfully varied, with Japanese-Peruvian dishes at NAZCAA, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours at Solara, and an all-vegetarian Indian menu at The Vegetarian Room. The Tea Lounge serves international favourites, and the patisserie and café tempt with pastries and cakes.

Rooftop Infinity Pool and Hammam

Two rooftop infinity pools, including one for adults only, face the Burj Khalifa, with private cabanas, a large sun deck, and a pool lounge for drinks and bites. The spa adds a traditional hammam, a vitality pool, and a steam room, and the fitness centre includes a yoga studio and its own Burj Khalifa views.

Availability

The official hotel wellness page currently labels The Pools as Temporarily Closed. Confirm pool access directly before booking.

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JW Marriott Hotel Marina

Dubai Marina • 11.6 miles from the centre

A polished five-star in the heart of Dubai Marina, with balcony views over the yachts, a rooftop infinity pool and global dining from five show kitchens.

Luxury
Swimming pool
Spa
Fitness centre
Restaurant
On-site parking

Room sizes from 40 m²

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Plugged Straight into Dubai Marina Mall

Shopping doesn't get more convenient: the hotel connects directly to Dubai Marina Mall, so boutiques and cafés are just a corridor away. Outside, yachts line the Marina promenade, JBR is about a ten-minute walk away, and Bluewaters Island lies just beyond. The Dubai Marina Mall Tram stop is a five-minute walk away, with easy Metro connections.

A Calm Retreat on the Water

Contemporary interiors, warm natural tones and Marina views at almost every turn give the hotel a calm, polished feel, a welcome contrast to the energy just outside. In-room dining runs around the clock, and the mood is quietly elegant throughout.

Marina Views from Private Balconies

Deluxe rooms start at 40 square metres, feature wooden furniture, and many have a balcony facing the Marina. The Grand rooms and suites add a sofa bed and more space to spread out.

Five Show Kitchens and a Cigar Lounge

The all-day restaurant serves global cuisines from five show kitchens, with panoramic views over the Marina. A lobby lounge serves morning coffee and afternoon tea; a bistro pub offers live entertainment; and on the fourth floor, a refined cigar lounge sets a more grown-up tone.

Rooftop Infinity Pool and Longevity Spa

High above the promenade, the rooftop infinity pool overlooks the Marina's towers and yachts, with a poolside bar serving cold drinks. SuperiorMed Longevity Clinic & Spa brings a wellness-led approach to treatments, and the gym offers its own Marina views.

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Vida Creek Harbour

Dubai Creek Harbour • 4.5 miles from the centre

Sunsets over the Downtown skyline from a relaxed, sociable hotel on the Dubai Creek Harbour waterfront.

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Room sizes from 32 m²

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Sunsets Across the Creek

Across the water from Downtown, Dubai Creek Harbour is one of the city's newest waterfronts, with promenades, cafés, and cycle paths facing the Downtown skyline. The hotel opens straight onto the promenade; The Viewing Point is a lovely sunset stroll away, and Creek Play keeps children busy. Creek is the nearest Metro station, a short taxi ride away.

Relaxed, Social and Waterfront

Vida is Emaar's lifestyle brand, and this hotel has the same easy energy. A co-working space keeps laptops busy by day, and Vida bikes are on hand for exploring the promenade. Days start with coffee by the water and end with sunset on the al fresco terrace.

Creek or City, Take Your Pick

Rooms are bright and modern, with open-plan bathrooms, separate showers and an interactive smart TV. Ask for a Creek view, and the water and the Downtown skyline fill the window.

Al Fresco by the Water

Three very different spots cover every craving. An al fresco courtyard serves international dishes with Creek and skyline views, a lobby lounge handles coffee and light bites, and a plant-based, organic eatery caters to healthier appetites.

Infinity Pool, Skyline Views

The infinity pool overlooks the Creek to Downtown, one of the city's best sunset spots. A fitness centre keeps training on track, and the spa at neighbouring Address Grand Creek Harbour is a short stroll away for a massage.

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FIVE LUXE

JBR • 11.6 miles from the centre

Ibiza comes to JBR, with beach-club beats at Playa Pacha, a rooftop cocktail bar, and suites with private pools.

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Room sizes from 53 m²

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Where JBR Comes Alive

Right on JBR's beachfront, FIVE LUXE puts The Walk's cafés, shops and promenade at its door, with Ain Dubai directly across the water. Dubai Marina is a short walk away, the sand starts at the hotel's private beach, and the JBR 1 Tram stop, which links to the Metro, is about seven minutes on foot. At sunset, this stretch of coast is one of Dubai's liveliest.

Ibiza Energy, Dubai Glamour

FIVE is home to some of Dubai's hottest party spots, and at JBR, Playa Pacha brings Ibiza-inspired pool parties to the beach, with international DJs and sunset beats. It also has a quieter side: a serene spa and Gulf views from almost every corner.

Sea Views, Spa Lofts and Private Pools

At 53 square metres, the Superior Studio is the smallest room here, with sea views, a kitchenette, and a standalone bathtub. From there, it gets indulgent. The Luxe Spa Loft has its own hot tub, spa bath and sauna. Many suites and residences, up to four bedrooms, come with a private pool, and some add a fully equipped kitchen and a sea-view terrace.

Beach Club Beats and a Rooftop Cocktail Bar

Playa Pacha serves Mediterranean dishes with views of Ain Dubai, before the beats take over by the pool and beach. Up on the rooftop, Paradiso pours creative cocktails. A rebellious Japanese restaurant, a French restaurant, a gourmet pub and an all-day Mediterranean spot with a traditional pizza oven complete the line-up.

ReFIVE Spa: The Ultimate Glow-Up

ReFIVE Spa is made for indulgence, from Omorovicza facials and a traditional Moroccan hammam to a healing salt-and-crystal massage on a quartz bed. Afterwards, unwind in the infrared sauna, brave the ice bath or float in the serene spa pool.

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Vida Creek Beach Hotel

Dubai Creek Harbour • 4.8 miles from the centre

A guests-only lagoon, generous rooms and Downtown's skyline across the water, in an artsy boutique hotel.

Boutique
Swimming pool
Fitness centre
Restaurant
On-site parking

Room sizes from 40 m²

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A Lagoon Retreat in Creek Harbour

This corner of Dubai Creek Harbour feels like a resort without leaving the city. A 6km waterfront promenade runs past art installations and skyline views, and the Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary, where pink flamingos gather, is close by. Downtown Dubai is about a 15-minute drive away, and Creek Metro station is a short taxi ride away.

Art, Glamour and Lagoon Light

The interiors pair modern design with genuine artistic charm, and an arty café carries the theme into the public spaces. Everything turns towards the water, so the lagoon sets the mood from breakfast to sundowners.

Generous Rooms with Water Views

Rooms start at a generous 40 square metres and overlook the canal and Creek Harbour. Fast Wi-Fi, a large smart TV, a minibar, and a coffee-making kit come standard, with plenty of space to spread out.

Four Ways to Eat and Drink

An all-day restaurant serves Mediterranean and Levantine dishes alongside international plates, with an attached chic bar. There's a cosy courtyard for global bites and shisha, an arty café for coffee and quick bites, and a pool bar facing the lagoon.

A Private Lagoon and Infinity Pool

The man-made Crystal Lagoon is reserved exclusively for hotel guests, a rare privilege in the city. An infinity pool with canal views and a fitness centre complete the picture, and the hotel can arrange transport to the spa at sister hotel Address Grand Creek Harbour, a short walk away.

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