How much is a beach day pass at Anantara The Palm Dubai?

Beach and pool day passes at Anantara The Palm Dubai start from AED 250 on weekdays (Sun–Thu) and AED 400 on weekends (Fri–Sat). This includes access to the private beach, three swimming lagoons, the main infinity pool with swim-up bar, sun lounger, and towel service. Minimum spend is fully redeemable on food and beverage.

What makes Anantara The Palm different from other Palm resorts?

Anantara The Palm is the only resort on Palm Jumeirah built around a Thai-tropical aesthetic with three interconnected swimming lagoons winding through low-rise villa clusters. The resort has the Palm's only over-water villas (wooden walkway suspended above the lagoon), a distinctly peaceful atmosphere compared to the party pools on West Crescent, and one of Dubai's most authentic Thai spas (Anantara Spa). It feels closer to a Phuket or Koh Samui resort than a typical Dubai beach club.

Can I visit the over-water villas on a day pass?

No — the over-water villas are private rooms for in-house guests only. Day-pass guests can walk the perimeter of the lagoon and photograph the villa exteriors but cannot enter the villa areas. The three lagoons, main infinity pool, and all 400 metres of private beach are fully accessible.

Is Anantara The Palm family-friendly?

Yes — the resort is highly family-friendly, with a dedicated kids' club, a shallow children's pool, calm lagoon waters ideal for young swimmers, and an extensive kids' menu at the all-day Crescendo restaurant. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed rather than party-driven, which families and couples both prefer. Kids under 4 are free; 4–12 pay AED 125.

Where is Anantara The Palm on Palm Jumeirah?

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort sits on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah — the quieter, less-developed side of the Palm. Driving time from Dubai Marina is 20 minutes, from Downtown 30 minutes, from DXB Airport 35 minutes. The Palm Monorail does not serve the East Crescent directly, so most guests arrive by car or taxi. Valet parking is complimentary for day-pass guests.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Beach — Day Pass, Prices & Booking

Palm East Crescent · Thai Tropical

Dubai's Only Overwater-Villa Resort

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is Dubai's closest approximation of a Maldivian or Thai island escape. Built on the quieter East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah and opened in 2013, the property was designed in low-rise Thai-tropical style with thatched roofs, teak walkways, lantern-lit lagoons, and — most famously — Dubai's only over-water villa suites, suspended above a 4,000-square-metre swimming lagoon on wooden platforms. For day-pass guests, the headline experience is a beach and pool day in a setting that feels distinctly un-Dubai: low-rise, lush, languid, and deeply quiet compared to the higher-octane West Crescent resorts.

The property is built around three interconnected swimming lagoons that wind through the 18-acre grounds like a system of Thai canals. The lagoons are chlorinated fresh water (not sea water) and are linked by wooden bridges, palm-shaded walkways, and small cascading waterfalls. The main infinity pool sits on the beachfront with a swim-up bar that faces the Arabian Gulf — this is where most day-pass guests set up, but you can equally take your lounger onto the private 400-metre beach or find a quieter spot on the garden-side lagoons.

The vibe is peaceful and unhurried. There is no resident DJ, no pool-party set at weekends, and the crowd skews heavily towards couples and families rather than party groups. Signature hotel touches include the Thai-style morning yoga (6:30am on the beach, complimentary for day guests), the Anantara Spa (authentic Thai massage from AED 350) and the coconut-water welcome ritual that greets you at arrival. This is a hotel that takes Thai hospitality codes seriously.

Pricing is the most attractive feature for a Palm resort of this calibre: AED 250 weekday / AED 400 weekend day passes put Anantara in the mid-market tier while delivering a genuinely premium aesthetic. If you want the Palm Jumeirah beach experience without paying Atlantis, Raffles, or Waldorf prices, Anantara is the sharpest value on the East Crescent. Compare Palm Jumeirah resorts →

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What's Included

Facilities & Amenities

🏖️ 400m Private Beach

🏊 3 Swim Lagoons

♾️ Infinity Pool

🍹 Swim-Up Bar

🍽️ 8 Restaurants

💆 Anantara Thai Spa

🧘 Morning Beach Yoga

🏋️ Gym & Fitness

☂️ Sun Loungers

🧴 Towel Service

🚿 Changing Rooms

🅿️ Valet Parking

👶 Kids' Club

🛥️ Water Sports

🎾 Tennis Courts

📶 Free WiFi

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Anantara The Palm Dubai infinity pool with swim-up bar Arabian Gulf view

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Anantara The Palm Dubai 400m private white sand beach East Crescent

Anantara The Palm Dubai Mekong Thai restaurant lagoon-side dining

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Day Pass Pricing

Prices & Packages

Beach + three lagoons + infinity pool with swim-up bar. Minimum spend fully redeemable on food and drinks.

Package	When	Price	Min. Spend	Includes
Weekday Day Pass	Sun–Thu	AED 250	AED 250 F&B	Beach + 3 lagoons + infinity pool
Weekend Day Pass	Fri–Sat	AED 400	AED 400 F&B	Beach + 3 lagoons + infinity pool
Kids Pass (4–12)	Any day	AED 125	AED 125 F&B	Kids' pool + family access
Beach Cabana (2 pax)	Any day	From AED 900	AED 900 F&B	Private beach cabana
Premium Daybed (2 pax)	Any day	From AED 700	AED 700 F&B	Prime beach or pool daybed
Day Pass + Thai Spa	Any day	From AED 650pp	Included	Day pass + 60-min Thai massage

Kids under 4 free. Over-water villas are reserved for in-house guests only. Tuesday Ladies' Day offers 25% discount on daybed rates.

Food & Beverage

Eight Restaurants, Thai-Led Cuisine

Anantara's F&B identity is rooted in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine, which makes it one of the most coherent resort dining programmes on the Palm. Day-pass guests can redeem their minimum spend across eight in-resort outlets. The signature venue is Mekong, an award-winning Thai-Vietnamese-Chinese fine-dining restaurant set over the lagoon with views across the water to the overwater villas. Also outstanding: Bushman's Australian grill, Crescendo (all-day Mediterranean), and The Beach House beach-side casual.

The pool and beach service comes from The Beach House and the Crescendo poolside menu: Thai noodle soups, pad thai, grilled sea bass with Thai chilli, green papaya salad, Asian tapas platters, alongside Mediterranean standards like Caesar salad and wood-fired pizzas. The swim-up bar at the infinity pool serves cocktails directly to guests in the pool — the house Mai Tai Anantara (dark rum, orgeat, Thai basil) is widely ordered.

The Friday Brunch at Mekong is genuinely one of Dubai's best Asian brunches — AED 495pp with soft drinks, AED 695pp with bubbles, and it includes a live Thai sticky-rice mango dessert station that has become a resort signature. Pair this with an afternoon on the beach and you have a complete Palm day for well under AED 700pp.

🍹 Signature Drink: Mai Tai Anantara (swim-up bar)

🍽️ Must-Try: Mekong over-lagoon Thai tasting menu

🥂 Brunch: Fridays at Mekong AED 495–695pp

💰 Min. Spend: 100% redeemable credit

Restaurants On-Site

Mekong

Pan-Asian fine-dining over the lagoon, Friday brunch

Bushman's

Australian grill and steakhouse

Crescendo

All-day Mediterranean & international

The Beach House

Beach-side casual, seafood & grills

Sra Bua Lobby Lounge

Thai high-tea, signature cocktails

Practical Information

What to Know Before You Go

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Dress Code

Swimwear on beach, pools and lagoons. Cover-ups required in restaurants and lobby. Mekong expects smart-casual for dinner (no flip-flops, swim shorts). The relaxed Thai-resort atmosphere means dress code enforcement is lighter than at Raffles or One&Only.

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Reservations

Weekday passes often available same-day (East Crescent gets less day-pass traffic than West). Weekends 1 week ahead. December and NYE 3–4 weeks. Mekong Friday Brunch needs 2–3 weeks. Tuesday Ladies' Day fills up fastest.

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Cancellation

Day passes 24-hour free cancellation. Cabanas and daybeds 48 hours. Spa packages 72 hours. Brunch bookings 48 hours. No-shows forfeit booking fee; refunds processed via confirmation email trail.

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Getting There

East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Marina 20 min by car, Downtown 30 min, DXB 35 min. Palm Monorail does NOT reach East Crescent — drive, taxi or Uber only. Valet parking complimentary. No Salik tolls inside the Palm.

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Family Policy

Excellent for families. Calm lagoon waters, dedicated kids' pool, kids' club with daily activities (4–12). The low-rise layout and quiet atmosphere suit young children. Kids under 4 free; 4–12 AED 125. High chairs and children's menus at every restaurant.

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What to Bring

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and swimwear. Towels and robes provided poolside. The lagoons are chlorinated fresh water (not saltwater), which kids prefer. Bring water shoes if walking between lagoons across the garden paths. Evening brunch guests should bring a change of clothes for Mekong.

Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

4.6

★★★★★

3,214 reviews

Atmosphere

4.7

Service

4.5

Food

4.6

Value

4.6

★★★★★

"Easily the most genuinely relaxing beach day I've had on the Palm. The lagoons are beautifully designed, the swim-up bar service is fast, and Mekong Friday brunch is one of the best Asian brunches in Dubai. For AED 250 on a weekday this is Palm's best-value day pass."

Aiko T. — March 2026

★★★★★

"Spent a full day with my kids aged 6 and 8 — the calm lagoons were perfect, the kids' pool kept them busy, and we adults had the infinity pool to ourselves for most of the afternoon. Redeemed the minimum spend easily across lunch at The Beach House. Will absolutely return."

Hannah L. — February 2026

★★★★

"The Thai spa is the highlight for me — AED 650 gets you the day pass plus a 60-minute traditional Thai massage in a lagoon-side treatment room. Most underrated relaxation day in Dubai. The East Crescent location means zero crowds even on weekends."

Daniel R. — January 2026

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a day pass at Anantara The Palm Dubai?+

Beach and pool day passes start from AED 250 weekdays (Sun–Thu) and AED 400 weekends (Fri–Sat). Kids 4–12 pay AED 125, under 4 are free. Daybeds from AED 700, cabanas from AED 900. Minimum spend fully redeemable across any of the eight restaurants.

Can I swim in the overwater villa lagoon?+

Yes — the overwater villa lagoon is the largest of the three swim lagoons and is open to all day-pass guests for swimming. The villas themselves are private rooms for in-house guests, but the lagoon waters around and between them are shared. Photographing the villas from the wooden walkways is encouraged.

What's the difference between the beach, the lagoons and the infinity pool?+

The infinity pool is the main beachfront pool with swim-up bar — this is the social, sun-soaked hub for day-pass guests. The three lagoons are freshwater, chlorinated swimming lakes winding through the gardens; these are quieter, shaded in places, and ideal for young children. The private beach is a 400m stretch of white sand on the Palm East Crescent facing Dubai Marina across the water. All three are included in your day pass.

Is alcohol served? Ladies' Day offers?+

Yes — full bar service at the swim-up bar, The Beach House, Crescendo pool bar, and the Sra Bua Lobby Lounge. Cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle, champagne, beer, and Thai beer selection. Tuesday is Anantara Ladies' Day with 25% off daybed rates and selected drinks packages. Ramadan alcohol service adjusts per local regulation.

How does Anantara compare to Atlantis and Waldorf?+

Atlantis The Palm is activity-led (Aquaventure, dolphins, water rides) and significantly larger. Waldorf Astoria Palm is more formal, premium, and European-style. Anantara sits between them in price but delivers the most distinctive aesthetic: Thai-tropical, low-rise, lagoon-focused, with the Palm's only overwater villas. For couples and families who want a peaceful, genuinely-designed resort day at mid-market prices, Anantara is the strongest East Crescent pick.