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5 budget night swims that'll make you feel like a VIP
Dubai summer temps aren't cooling down any time soon, so this is the time to dip into a night swim.
Letting you float after dark, there are some very luxe spots around the city offering swim sessions for less.
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From evening experiences at Atlantis The Royal to glittering Dubai Marina spots, here are the best bougie night swims (that you can try on a budget).
Budget night swims in Dubai
Chinawhite
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Look out over Dubai Marina on a huge pool floatie thanks to the new evening swim sessions at Chinawhite.
The rooftop pool is offering up pool access and two drinks for Dhs99 every Tuesday and Thursday evening, where you can take a candlelit dip and unwind to the tunes from the live DJ.
From Dhs99. Tue, Thu 7.30pm-11.30pm. Radisson Beach Resort, Palm Jumeirah, @chinawhiteskypooldubai (054 220 3988).
Mare by Bussola
Mare by Bussola will be running night swimming on weekends
When: Friday to Sunday
This moonlit swim will let you stare up at the twinkling Dubai Marina skyline while enjoying something cold at the swim-up bar.
Paired with live entertainment, the price is fully redeemable, meaning you can spend Dhs165 on poolside snacks for no extra cost.
Dhs165 (fully redeemable). Fri-Sun, sunset-10pm. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Resort and Marina, Dubai Marina, (04 511 7319).
Nobu by the Beach
When: Fridays
The dreamy pool club at Atlantis The Royal is offering its first night swim, where you can take a moonlight dip while watching the fountain (and fire) show.
Take a few lengths then relax at a poolside table with a mixed drink or two or the spicy rock shrimp tempura. Letting you sip in style, there will be live DJ sets all the way until 11pm.
Dhs150 (non-redeemable). Fri-Sat, 8pm-11pm. Atlantis The Royal, (04 426 1600).
One&Only Royal Mirage
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When: Fridays and Saturdays
The adults-only Al Janoub pool will be offering moonlight swims during the warmer months, where you can float and look out over Dubai Harbour.
Surrounded by the hotel's gardens, you can enjoy a mixed drink or two and chill out on a lounger or in a private cabana.
Dhs150 (min spend, sunbeds), Dhs300 (min spend, private cabana). Fri-Sat 7pm-11pm. One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai Marina, (04 399 9999).
Tagomago
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When: Fridays and Saturdays
The Balearic-inspired beach club's Noches de Verano is making an eagerly-awaited return this summer, where you can sip a spicy mixed drink and cool off under the stars.
Hosting an evening BBQ, you can even grab a poolside dinner while you unwind.
Dhs150 min spend. Fri-Sat, 7pm-late. Azure Residence, Palm Jumeirah, (04 832 6620).
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