Best Abu Dhabi Hotels with Swimming Pools
17 family-friendly hotels with swimming pool in Abu Dhabi . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Abu Dhabi hotels with a swimming pool range from a rooftop lap pool above the business district to a beachfront infinity pool at Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, with seventeen properties in this lineup offering one in some form. This works for families with kids from toddler age to early teens, since pool depth, shade and fencing vary a lot between a downtown apartment tower and a resort on Al Maryah Island. The honest limit: several of the pools listed here are adult-height and unfenced, so check depth and supervision rules directly with the property before booking if you're traveling with a non-swimmer under 6.
Abu Dhabi's swimming culture splits between rooftop hotel pools built for shade breaks and open sea water along the Corniche and Saadiyat side, which stays warm enough for swimming most of the year but gets crowded on Fridays. Business-district properties near Capital Gate tend to have smaller, quieter pools used mostly by hotel guests, while Al Maryah Island and Yas-adjacent hotels lean toward bigger family setups with poolside food service.
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🏊Why Abu Dhabi is Great for Hotels with Swimming Pool
A pool is the difference between a child who naps on schedule and one who melts down at 4pm in 38-degree heat. Families staying at Beach Rotana Residences get an infinity pool plus a separate outdoor play area, so toddlers and older siblings each have their own zone instead of sharing one deep end. At Al Manzel Hotel Apartments the pool sits on a rooftop health club level with a sauna nearby, useful for parents rotating supervision.
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi puts its pool and private beach area on the same stretch, which matters logistically: parents don't have to pack up sunscreen and towels twice to move between sand and chlorine. The hotel is 6 km from Qasr al-Hosn and 15 km from Louvre Abu Dhabi, both manageable half-day trips if the pool session runs long in the morning. Rooms include family and interconnected options, which keeps a two-bedroom booking from turning into two separate hotel rooms with two separate check-ins, and the spa and wellness centre next door means a parent can trade off pool duty for a sauna session without leaving the property at all.
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island and Rosewood Abu Dhabi both sit on the same island, giving parents a pool with skyline and Gulf views plus six-plus dining venues between them for when a toddler refuses the hotel restaurant menu at 6pm. Rosewood adds a welcome ritual of Arabic coffee and dates on arrival, a five-minute stop that buys enough time to get bags into the room before anyone needs a bathroom. Both hotels sit within the same waterfront district, connected to The Galleria Al Maryah Island for shopping and dining without a taxi if pool time runs long and dinner plans need to move quickly.
At the value end, La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda combines a rooftop pool with a separate indoor pool, a genuine advantage on the days sandstorms or midday heat make the outdoor option unusable. It sits a 3-minute walk from Al Wahda Mall, so a rained-out or too-hot pool afternoon still has a backup plan that doesn't require a taxi. Budget for the 30 km run to Zayed International Airport when timing arrival naps, and note that the hotel's spa and steam room sit on the same floor as the indoor pool, useful if the plan is to rotate kids and adults through the same wing all afternoon.
For children under six, the pool layout matters more than the view. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, five minutes from Sheikh Zayed Mosque, has a sheltered children's pool next to a playground and an indoor game room, so the youngest can swim away from the main pool. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, on the Al Maryah Island waterfront, adds a kids' club, a playground and a game room, and The WB Abu Dhabi, a short walk from Yas Waterworld, has a rooftop pool and a playground in its garden. My advice: if your children cannot swim yet, choose one of these three rather than a rooftop pool in a business tower.
Parent's take
I would choose Park Rotana Abu Dhabi for a family with a non-swimmer: its sheltered children's pool sits apart from the main pool, the playground and indoor game room cover the rest of the afternoon, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque is five minutes away for a visit in the cooler hours. For older children who want a view, I would pick Andaz Capital Gate and its suspended pool on the 19th floor.
Our Top 17 Picks
Hotels in Abu Dhabi with swimming pool, sorted by guest rating.
Wonderful
30 reviews
Waterfront Yas 1BR near F1 & Ticket Savings is a one-bedroom aparthotel 3 km from Yas Mall and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, 5 km from Zayed International Airport. The pet-friendly property offers sea views, a balcony, spa, fitness centre, garden, outdoor swimming pool, kids' club and indoor play area.
Why families love Waterfront Yas 1BR near F1 & Ticket Savings
Families staying here get a rare combination for an apartment-style property: a kids' club, indoor play area and pet-friendly policy all in one place, close enough to Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld to make theme park days realistic. The one-bedroom layout with sea views suits a small family better than a shared single hotel room.
Wonderful
4 reviews
This recently renovated one-bedroom aparthotel sits 1.8 km from Yas Mall and 2.4 km from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, 4 km from Zayed International Airport. The property includes a swimming pool with a view, a tennis court, free WiFi, a fitness room, a minimarket and free on-site private parking.
Why families love Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment near Ferrari World Abu Dhabi & Yas Mall
Families staying here get walking-to-riding distance from both Ferrari World and Yas Mall, useful for a day that mixes a theme park visit with dinner or shopping afterward without a long drive. The on-site tennis court and pool give an at-home activity option on rest days between the bigger Yas Island outings.
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island offers 200 rooms and suites with water views, a swimming pool with panoramic skyline and Gulf views, and free WiFi throughout. Six restaurants and lounges include steakhouse Butcher & Still and Café Milano, most with private dining rooms, alongside The Pearl Spa and Wellness with eight treatment suites.
Why families love Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Families staying here get a pool with genuine skyline and water views, a step up from a standard hotel pool for older kids who appreciate the setting. Six dining venues mean fewer nights defaulting to the same restaurant with picky eaters. The Al Maryah Island location keeps the hotel close to both business and leisure districts.
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Wonderful
1,975 reviews
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi sits five minutes from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed Sports City and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The property's 318 rooms and suites include Club access to a 9th-floor lounge, and the Bodylines club offers an outdoor temperature-controlled pool, sheltered children's pool, play area, floodlit tennis court and game room.
Why families love Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi is the five-star I would choose for families visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, five minutes away. Its Bodylines club has a temperature-controlled outdoor pool, a sheltered children's pool and a play area, plus an indoor game room and a floodlit tennis court for cooler evenings. The 318 rooms and suites include Club access to a ninth-floor lounge, and guests rate it 9.2 from close to 2,000 reviews.
Wonderful
4,399 reviews
The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, is 10 km from Zayed International Airport and a short walk from Yas Waterworld and the Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit. The hotel offers a rooftop swimming pool, spa facilities, a lush garden and children's playground, and a family-friendly restaurant with halal options for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Why families love The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection By Hilton
The WB Abu Dhabi is a short walk from Yas Waterworld and the Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit, so a water-park day needs no transport at all. At the hotel, the garden has a children's playground, the rooftop pool is there for quieter afternoons, and the family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner with halal options. Parents have spa facilities. Zayed International Airport is about 10 km away. With a 9.1 rating from about 4,400 reviews, I recommend it on Yas Island.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Wonderful
2,538 reviews
Rosewood Abu Dhabi sits on Al Maryah Island, connected to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and The Galleria Al Maryah Island. The waterfront hotel's 149 guest rooms and 40 suites offer Arabian Gulf and skyline views, alongside an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, kids' club, playground and game room, with a welcome ritual of Arabic coffee and dates.
Why families love Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi is the Al Maryah Island hotel I would choose for families who want a kids club in the city. The kids club, playground and game room sit alongside an outdoor pool, and the hotel connects directly to The Galleria mall, useful in the summer heat. Its 149 rooms and 40 suites look over the Arabian Gulf or the skyline, and arrivals start with Arabic coffee and dates. Guests rate it 9.1 from more than 2,500 reviews.
Wonderful
2,111 reviews
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi sits inside the landmark Capital Gate building, walking distance from the Exhibition Centre and 20 km from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The 19th-floor spa includes a suspended outdoor swimming pool overlooking the city, alongside a fitness centre and whirlpool. Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World are a 30-minute drive away.
Why families love Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, By Hyatt
Families staying here get panoramic city views from every room, a genuine novelty for kids used to standard hotel windows. The suspended pool on the 19th floor is a memorable spot for older kids, though its height and layout suit confident swimmers over toddlers. Cyan restaurant's lounge-style seating works for a relaxed family breakfast before a day out.
Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Wonderful
608 reviews
Park Arjaan by Rotana is part of the Park Rotana Complex, offering 172 fully furnished hotel apartments from studios to three-bedroom suites, adjacent to Khalifa Park and near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Guests share the complex's Bodylines fitness and wellness club, with an outdoor pool, sheltered children's pool, play area and floodlit tennis court.
Why families love Park Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Families staying here get genuine apartment-style space, a real kitchen rather than a kitchenette, useful for longer stays with kids. The sheltered children's pool separate from the main pool makes supervision easier with toddlers. Sharing facilities with the five-star Park Rotana means access to five dining venues without a transfer between properties.
Wonderful
210 reviews
Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown sits centrally in Abu Dhabi, a 10-minute drive from Corniche beach and within walking distance of Al Wahda Mall. Every air-conditioned unit includes a living room, dining area and full kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, plus free WiFi and a shared swimming pool and gym.
Why families love Marriott Executive Apartments Downtown, Abu Dhabi
Families staying here get a full kitchen with a washing machine in every unit, a genuine advantage for a multi-night stay with kids needing frequent outfit changes. The living room separate from the bedroom lets parents stay up after kids are asleep without disturbing them. The central downtown location keeps both the beach and mall within a short trip.
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Abu Dhabi
Wonderful
3,568 reviews
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana sits in Abu Dhabi's main business district, within walking distance of major attractions and shopping. The property has a rooftop pool with an outdoor hot tub and poolside cafe, plus the Bodylines Wellness and Fitness Club with sauna and steam room. Suites include a fully equipped kitchenette and Café 302 offers casual dining and takeaway.
Why families love Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana sits in Abu Dhabi's main business district, within walking distance of major attractions and shopping. I like the suites for families: each has a fully equipped kitchenette, handy when young children eat outside restaurant hours. The rooftop pool has an outdoor hot tub and a poolside cafe, parents can use the Bodylines club with its sauna and steam room, and Café 302 offers casual dining and takeaway.
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Excellent
2,437 reviews
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi offers a beachfront setting with a private beach area and sea views, 6 km from Qasr al-Hosn and 15 km from Louvre Abu Dhabi. The five-star property includes a spa and wellness centre, sauna, steam room and hot tub, plus family and interconnected rooms. A family-friendly restaurant serves Turkish and international cuisine with halal options.
Why families love Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi
Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is the beachfront five-star I would choose for families who want sand without leaving the city. It has a private beach area with sea views, family and interconnecting rooms, and a restaurant serving Turkish and international dishes with halal options. Parents can use the spa, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Qasr al-Hosn is 6 km away and the Louvre Abu Dhabi 15 km, and guests rate it 8.9 from 2,400 reviews.
Pearl Rotana Capital Centre
Abu Dhabi
Excellent
2,741 reviews
Pearl Rotana Capital Centre sits steps from the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, a short drive from downtown. The 4-star hotel's 315 rooms and suites include one- and two-bedroom options suited to families, and the Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club offers a rooftop pool, gym, sauna and steam room. Five on-site dining venues include Italian, breakfast and tapas options.
Why families love Pearl Rotana Capital Centre
Families staying here get a genuine choice of room configurations, useful when traveling with kids who need their own sleeping space rather than a rollaway bed. The rooftop pool and Bodylines club give parents a workout or spa option while kids swim nearby. Proximity to ADNEC makes this a practical pick if a trip mixes a work obligation with family time.
Excellent
3,186 reviews
La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda is a 3-minute walk from Al Wahda Mall, 30 km from Zayed International Airport. The 4-star hotel offers family rooms with city views, a rooftop swimming pool, a separate indoor pool, fitness centre and spa facilities including sauna and steam room. The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with halal options.
Why families love La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda
La Quinta by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Al Wahda is a three-minute walk from Al Wahda Mall, an indoor option on hot afternoons. I like having both a rooftop pool and a separate indoor pool, so swimming works whatever the weather. Family rooms have city views, parents can use the fitness centre, sauna and steam room, and the family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with halal options. Zayed International Airport is about 30 km away.
Excellent
3,556 reviews
Royal Rose Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, sits five minutes from the Corniche promenade with its cafes and water-sport rentals. The property offers an outdoor pool, gym, spa and bike rental, alongside suites with a separate living room and balcony city views. Brasserie Café serves teas, mocktails and light snacks throughout the day.
Why families love Royal Rose Hotel Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
Royal Rose Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is five minutes from the Corniche promenade, with its cafes and water-sport rentals, and I would make the most of the on-site bike rental for a family ride there. Suites have a separate living room and balcony city views, so parents get their own space in the evening. There is an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa, and Brasserie Café serves teas, mocktails and light snacks all day.
Al Manzel Hotel Apartments
Abu Dhabi
Excellent
1,848 reviews
Al Manzel Hotel Apartments sits in Abu Dhabi's commercial district with a rooftop health club pool and sauna above the hotel. Suites include a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and washing machine, useful for families cooking rather than eating out every meal. Al Iwan Restaurant serves an Arabic and international dinner menu, and the property is a 10-minute walk from Abu Dhabi Mall.
Why families love Al Manzel Hotel Apartments
Families staying here find the in-suite kitchen genuinely useful for younger kids' meals on a schedule that doesn't match restaurant hours. The rooftop pool works well for an early swim before the day's heat sets in, though it has no shallow end, so younger children need supervision at all times. The 10-minute walk to Abu Dhabi Mall is manageable with a stroller.
Beach Rotana Residences
Abu Dhabi
Excellent
452 reviews
Beach Rotana Residences sits in central Abu Dhabi, 4.3 km from Qasr al-Hosn and 4.9 km from Al Wahda Mall. The property has an infinity swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, sauna, steam room and outdoor play area. Rooms include balconies with sea views, kitchenettes and soundproofing, and the family-friendly restaurant serves American, Asian and European cuisine.
Why families love Beach Rotana Residences
Families staying here get a genuine two-zone setup: an infinity pool with sea views for older kids and a separate outdoor play area for younger ones, so supervision doesn't mean choosing one activity for everyone. Soundproofed rooms help when a toddler goes to bed earlier than the rest of the family. The central city-centre location keeps transfer times short.
Excellent
3,583 reviews
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl sits in the West Corniche district, a 35-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The property includes a temperature-controlled infinity pool, a full-service spa and a fitness centre with TechnoGym equipment. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Gulf or the nearby palace grounds.
Why families love Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Emirates Pearl is in the West Corniche district, about 35 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Its temperature-controlled infinity pool is the family highlight, comfortable for children through the year. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Gulf or the palace grounds, and family suites are available. Parents get a full-service spa and a TechnoGym fitness centre, and I would ask for a Gulf-view room.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Swimming Pool in Abu Dhabi
- 1Ask reception for pool depth in centimetres before booking if you have a non-swimmer under 6, since several rooftop pools here have no shallow end.
- 2Book a room facing the pool if your kids are old enough to nap while you watch from the balcony, it saves a supervision headache at Rixos Marina and Rosewood.
- 3Choose Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi on the West Corniche if you want a temperature-controlled pool, useful in the hottest months.
- 4Bring your own arm bands or life vest for toddlers, most properties here don't stock kids' flotation gear at the pool deck.
- 5Plan pool time before 11am or after 4pm in summer months, the tiled decks around several of these pools get too hot to walk on barefoot by midday.
- 6Book The WB Abu Dhabi if Yas Waterworld is on the plan; the water park is a short walk from the hotel.
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