Family pools
The pool setup includes kids’ slides and an infant pool, giving families more than just a standard swimming area.
Poolside Restaurant
Umm Hurair
Poolside Restaurant is a bar & grill beside the Grand Hyatt Dubai pool in Umm Hurair, where you can settle in with cocktails or poolside food. Families also come for the large pool, kids’ water slides and infant pool, while adults have plenty of space to relax.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
321 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Attentive service
Service is a consistent highlight, with reviews describing staff as prompt, friendly and polite.
Large setting
The huge pool and palm-filled outdoor layout create plenty of room for relaxing, although busy periods can change that.
Mojito deal
The mojito combo is one of the clearer value points mentioned in the reviews.
Outdoor atmosphere
The landscaped outdoor setting, including a palm garden and live entertainment on some occasions, adds to the poolside experience.
French fries
One review specifically picks out the French fries as a reliable poolside snack.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Arrive early if you want a calmer pool experience; one review says it becomes crowded later in the day.
Check reservations. Ask again about reservations before settling in, as one guest was told there were none and later found that reservations existed.
Try the combo. If ordering drinks, consider the mojito combo, which one reviewer specifically called a good deal.
Choose carefully. Consider skipping the pizza and crème brûlée if the menu is unchanged; one review found both disappointing.
Use kids’ areas. Families can make better use of the visit by trying the slides and infant pool rather than relying only on the main pool.
Expect luxury pricing. Budget for hotel-level prices, especially for food and shisha, rather than comparing it with casual pool bars.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grand Hyatt Dubai - Sheikh Rashid Rd
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Live BBQ buffet
The buffet received praise for its BBQ despite criticism of variety in salads, soup and dessert.
Cocktails
Cocktails are a recurring pool-bar order, with reviews ranging from reasonably priced to disappointing.
Common Concerns
Uneven food
Food feedback is mixed: reviewers mention stale-tasting food, weak nachos, an unappealing club sandwich and disappointing pizza.
High pricing
Several reviews consider the food or overall poolside experience expensive for what you receive.
Busy pool
The pool can become crowded and noisy, with one review also noting limited shade.
Shisha cost
A reviewer found the shisha poor and reported paying about 150 dhm, nearly twice comparable Dubai prices.
Drink concerns
One review described the drink selection and cocktails as poor, so cocktail quality may not be consistent.
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The Bottom Line
Poolside Restaurant is a Grand Hyatt Dubai bar and grill in Umm Hurair built around a pool day rather than a quick meal. You can order poolside snacks, cocktails, a mojito combo or the live BBQ buffet, while families use the large adult pool, kids’ water slide and infant pool. The landscaped setting and palm garden also give it a more resort-like feel than a typical city bar.
Service is the strongest recurring point. Reviews describe staff as prompt, friendly and attentive, and one guest singled out the service even while criticising the pizza and crème brûlée. The French fries are another specific favourite, while the food overall is less dependable: nachos with canned sauces, an unappealing club sandwich and freshness concerns all appear in the feedback.
This is a family-friendly place, but timing matters. The pool can become crowded and noisy later in the day, and shade may be limited, so an early visit should be more comfortable. Check reservation arrangements directly before arriving.
Prices are firmly in luxury-hotel territory; one reviewer reported shisha at about 150 dhm and considered it expensive. If you mainly want a relaxed pool setting with good service and children’s facilities, it has clear appeal, but diners seeking consistently strong food may want to order selectively.