Dreaming of having your morning tea, while you soak in your own private pool during the upcoming long weekend? Then you’re in the right place.

When is the long weekend?

The UAE National Day

It’s official. The United Arab Emirates has announced a four-day weekend for all private sector employees to mark the 54th National Day, following a directive from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The announcement confirms that the UAE National Day holidays will span from Saturday, November 29, to Tuesday, December 2, with employees returning to work on Wednesday, December 3. This grants a substantial break for private sector workers in Dubai and across all emirates, aligning them with the public sector for a unified celebration.

When looking for a villa with a private pool, consider factors such as location, amenities, reviews, and the type of experience you want. To end the day, guests can also unwind with a private dip in the moonlight. The serenity and privacy of a pool suite lets you relax in bliss, without any distractions or disruptions.

The entire staycation experience comes with high-end amenities and personalised services, making it ideal for couples, families, or groups seeking seclusion.

So, get ready to beat the heat and retreat into a rooftop jacuzzi, private plunge pool or secluded swimming bath at one of these luxe hotels. These villas offer a blend of privacy, luxury, and unique experiences, making them ideal for a memorable stay in Dubai.

 

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Many of us want to escape Dubai, however the planning can become a tedious task. As it’s quiet over summer, taking a cityscape quick retreat can be easy without much planning. From Grecian-inspired havens such as Nikki Beach to more contemporary rustic villas such as Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf with the old-time dhow charm, the the options in this emirate are endless.

If you’re looking where to book next, swipe through our guide of resorts in Dubai, that we can’t get enough of.

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Atlantis The Royal

Guests at this ultra-luxury address can check-in to a Sky Pool Villa, which comes with glass-walled infinity pool, a dining table to seat six, and a butler on hand to cater to your every need. The dream-worthy terrace boasts wonderful views out across the Arabian Sea and the ever-impressive Dubai skyline. As temperatures in the Gulf can soar at any time of year, so the villa's private infinity pool provides a chance to cool off in the heat of the day. With a dining table that can seat six, you can get your butler to arrange an al fresco dinner for you and friends. Prices for the villas start at Dhs16,432 inclusive of taxes.

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Banyan Tree, Bluewaters

The elegantly appointed, 48,060-sq-ft Banyan Tree Villa offers a serene and private getaway within this sanctuary of wellness. Boasting four spacious bedrooms, a breathtaking private pool, an array of state-of-the-art amenities, and all the homely touches you could need, the Banyan Tree Villa is the pinnacle of class and sophistication. Guests can relax in the spacious lounge area, adorned with tasteful furnishings and sophisticated décor, or enjoy the private dining room ideal for family gatherings or entertaining guests. Exclusive services such as 24-hour butler service, a personal chef, a sommelier on call, private security, and limousine pick-up ensure a world-class experience, catering to your every need with precision and care during your stay.

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One&Only The Palm

This glittering sanctuary with lush gardens is secluded on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah with opulent hotel rooms, while also featuring beachfront villas with their own private swimming pools as you witness breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. The premium villa allows you to step into the world of luxury with complete relaxation as you’re surrounded by lush private gardens and can cool off in your private temperature-controlled swimming pool with a majlis-style space shrouded by an oversized gazebo.

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Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah

Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai’s Royal Penthouse boasts a panoramic rooftop terrace with a private 7-metre outdoor swimming pool and a sleek firepit and lounge area for ala fresco dining with epic, unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf that only you and your guests can exclusively enjoy.

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Meliá Desert Palm

This urban oasis offers lush green surroundings with an elegant oasis in the one, two and three bedroom hideaway villas with ground floor living and dining spaces that extends to the spacious outdoor as guests enjoy a home away from home for the ultimate privacy with an alfresco dining area, complemented with a stone-walled courtyard for utmost serenity. With fascinating views of Dubai’s skyline and your own space to unwind at, there’s enough of room in this superlatively designed area to relax with friends and family.

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Bvlgari Resort

Bringing the Mediterranean style to the Middle East, while being surrounded by ocean views with a nautical spirit imbibed at the property, guests can unwind at the luxurious beach view villas with stunning landscaped gardens and a temperature-controlled pool, as the villas offer the perfect amount of space to have the ultimate luxury gathering with the feeling and privacy of being at home, while enjoying the details of a sunken marble bathtub in the layout. For an extra touch of class, the beach view, skyline and Bulgari Villas come with a host of plush amenities and facilities including an outdoor terrace replete with a private pool.

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Nikki Beach, Pearl Dubai

As the region’s first original lifestyle resort, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa promises an unforgettable experience with its secluded villa sanctuaries that are suited for families who want to create memorable experiences. With 15 one and two-bedroom beach villas with a private pool in total, guests can experience this oasis away. Each of which is accompanied by private swimming pools, a terrace, entertainment systems and individual parking spaces. Designed with pristine white, urban concrete with flashes of turquoise and walk-in rain showers, guests can celebrate for a special occasion or simply book a much-needed getaway for the family.

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Anantara World Islands

Situated in the middle of an island, this resort features a collection of 70 one-, two- and four-bedroom villas, many of which come with private pools. On the city-facing side are one-bedroom garden pool villas, on the opposite side of the island, you’ll find one- and two-bedroom villas with direct beach access.There’s also a collection of rooms and suites that come with small pools out on the terrace or garden. There’s a rustic, barefoot luxury feel about all of the central areas: palm trees surround the swimming pool, a growing garden spills down to the beach, there’s even a wooden swing in the water on either side of the island.

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FIVE LUXE, JBR

Located in Dubai, a few steps from Marina Beach, FIVE Luxe provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort has a terrace and a bar. The property features a hot tub, nightclub and room service. The. one bedroom dip pool room is priced at Dhs1,925 and the one bedroom with the pool is priced at Dhs3,174 inclusive of taxes.

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Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

The Beach House Ocean Suite includes complimentary aperitifs, an exclusive pool with an ocean view, villa butlers along with airport transfers and complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark. The prices for one night starts at Dhs4,099 inclusive of taxes.

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Raffles The Palm

Amidst the azure waters and pristine sands of Palm Jumeirah, the beachfront palace promises an unforgettable summer to satisfy the guests’ every desire. Raffles The Palm’s Summer Villa Retreat exudes sophistication and exclusivity. The scene is set with a seamless arrival at the palace in a luxury Rolls Royce or Bentley, followed by a private check-in within the comfort of one’s own spacious villa. Exclusive benefits enhance this memorable experience, including a personalised in-villa breakfast of choice prepared by an in-house chef, a 60-minute spa treatment for two adults at the multi-award-winning Cinq Mondes Spa, a daily one-hour personal training session in the fitness studio, alongside complimentary access to the impeccable indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness studio.

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Anantara The Palm

This resort offers a mix of Thai and Arabian design elements. It features overwater villas and beach pool villas for utmost privacy. With a private sanctuary that overlooks the beach and Arabian Gulf beyond, you can enjoy luxurious sunny days by the poolside with private concierge services at the Villa with options for one or two bedrooms as you unwind in style with oversized daybeds featuring a lagoon that is made into something special.

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Terra Solis

Terra Solis Dubai encompasses three types of accommodation but if you want to feel like a VIP, then book yourself into one of the six Orion pool lodges. The rustic accommodations are oh-so-Instagrammable, complete with sofas and a pretty private plunge pool that allows you to enjoy the thumping DJ beats and party vibe of the adjacent resort pool with a little bit of privacy.

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