Pool access
Pool-day access includes towels and sunbeds; one guest reported 150 of the 175 fee was redeemable on food and drinks.
The Hills Pool Deck & Shisha Lounge
Damac Hills
The Hills Pool Deck & Shisha Lounge is a relaxed restaurant in Damac Hills for poolside time, drinks and shisha. Reviews point to its grill dishes and attentive service, while the pool-day setup adds sunbeds and towels for a longer, easygoing visit.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
168 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful service
Staff followed up proactively when a guest thought they had lost a building access card, checking between departments and providing reassurance.
Grill menu
The BBQ and mixed grill are repeatedly useful picks, with one review specifically recommending the BBQ and smoothie menu.
Iftar events
A large Iftar gathering of 40–43 guests was praised for its food, service, ambience, shisha and live music.
Family friendly
Families have enjoyed the food, smoothies and coffee, while one review says children had a whale of a time.
Cocktails
The cocktail menu gets specific praise, including a spicy margarita recommended for adventurous drinkers.
Relaxed setting
Reviews describe a calm, comfortable atmosphere with a pool backdrop suited to lingering over drinks or shisha.
What to Eat at The Hills Pool Deck & Shisha Lounge How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For The Hills Pool Deck & Shisha Lounge, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at The Hills Pool Deck & Shisha Lounge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Iftar Net +2
“First iftar here one of the best, our waiter Johanna was amazing and attended to every request we ask for.”
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Review excerpts
“First iftar here one of the best, our waiter Johanna was amazing and attended to every request we ask for.”April 2023
“Had the best iftar ever, I organized iftar for my friends here we were almost 40-43 of us and everyone just loved it, food, service, ambiance, shisha live music by Hussam everything was 10/10.”April 2023
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Honey chicken Net +1
“Good food … I like the honey chicken they served”
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Review excerpts
“Good food … I like the honey chicken they served”June 2024
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Iftar dinner Net +1
“Today I‘ve been having Iftar Dinner at the Hills Pool Deck, which has been so nice! Prashant, the waiter, took the best care for me and made me feel very comfortable dining alone.”
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Review excerpts
“Today I‘ve been having Iftar Dinner at the Hills Pool Deck, which has been so nice! Prashant, the waiter, took the best care for me and made me feel very comfortable dining alone.”April 2023
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Lamb chops Net +1
“Wonderful Restaurant, best lamb chops in town!! Staff are amazing from the Chef Manager, and waiting staff in particular Anurag who went above board to make sure we had pleasant experience”
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Review excerpts
“Wonderful Restaurant, best lamb chops in town!! Staff are amazing from the Chef Manager, and waiting staff in particular Anurag who went above board to make sure we had pleasant experience”November 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill, a fan favorite, delivers on taste with perfectly cooked meats. However, a slight improvement in presentation could elevate the dish even further. Regardless, the flavors are spot on and make it a satisfying choice for any meat lover.”
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Review excerpts
“The mixed grill, a fan favorite, delivers on taste with perfectly cooked meats. However, a slight improvement in presentation could elevate the dish even further. Regardless, the flavors are spot on and make it a satisfying choice for any meat lover.”January 2025
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Nachos Net +1
“The recent addition of new dishes is a welcome surprise, with the nachos being an absolute highlight. Not only are they delicious, but they are also visually stunning—ideal for sharing and capturing the perfect Instagram moment. The accompanying salsa is fresh and full of flavor, adding a fantastic touch to the dish.”
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Review excerpts
“The recent addition of new dishes is a welcome surprise, with the nachos being an absolute highlight. Not only are they delicious, but they are also visually stunning—ideal for sharing and capturing the perfect Instagram moment. The accompanying salsa is fresh and full of flavor, adding a fantastic touch to the dish.”January 2025
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Seafood platter Net +1
“Had a berry smoothie recommend by Kingsley it was really good the seafood platter aswel delicious 😋 the staff are kind and welcoming the ambience is quite peaceful will definitely be back to try new things”
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Review excerpts
“Had a berry smoothie recommend by Kingsley it was really good the seafood platter aswel delicious 😋 the staff are kind and welcoming the ambience is quite peaceful will definitely be back to try new things”July 2023
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Berry smoothie Net +1
“Had a berry smoothie recommend by Kingsley it was really good the seafood platter aswel delicious 😋 the staff are kind and welcoming the ambience is quite peaceful will definitely be back to try new things”
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Review excerpts
“Had a berry smoothie recommend by Kingsley it was really good the seafood platter aswel delicious 😋 the staff are kind and welcoming the ambience is quite peaceful will definitely be back to try new things”July 2023
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Spicy margarita Net +1
“Nothing was too much trouble. Anurag makes the best cocktails... try the spicy margarita, if you dare!.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Nothing was too much trouble. Anurag makes the best cocktails... try the spicy margarita, if you dare!.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan weekends. The poolside can fill up on weekends, so consider arriving earlier or choosing a quieter time for better sunbed availability.
Check inclusions. Before paying for pool access, confirm the redemption terms and what is included; one guest reported 150 redeemable from a 175 fee.
Ask the chef. If you want something beyond the listed dishes, ask whether the kitchen can prepare an out-of-menu item.
Check the bill. Review the bill before settling, especially if plates were left untouched, because one guest reported being charged for them.
Try sharing. For a group, the nachos were described as visually appealing and suited to sharing, with fresh salsa alongside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubailand - 3rd Floor, Radisson Hotel Dubai - Hessa St
Al Hebiah Third - DAMAC Hills, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food complaint
One reviewer strongly criticised the food’s taste, making consistency worth checking before ordering.
Plate charges
A review alleges guests were charged for plates they did not eat, so check what is included on the bill.
Weak AC
One guest felt the air conditioning could be improved during an otherwise comfortable evening.
Sunbed shortage
The poolside can fill up, and one weekend visitor had to wait for a sunbed to become available.
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The Bottom Line
The Hills Pool Deck & Shisha Lounge is a relaxed restaurant in Damac Hills built around unhurried poolside time, drinks and shisha. Reviews make the strongest case for the pool-day setup, the grill and attentive service rather than a quick, purely food-led meal. Pool-day access was reported at 175, with 150 redeemable on food and drinks, plus towels and sunbeds.
For food, the mixed grill, lamb chops, BBQ, nachos and honey chicken all receive specific praise. The berry smoothie, seafood platter and cocktails also get mentions, with one review recommending the spicy margarita. The setting is repeatedly described as calm, comfortable and peaceful, with the pool as a soothing backdrop.
Families have enjoyed the meals, smoothies and coffee, and one review says children had a whale of a time. Ramadan visitors praised the Iftar buffet, including a gathering of 40–43 guests with live music and shisha. Plan around busy weekends: one visitor found the poolside full and had to wait for a sunbed.
Another felt the AC could be better. There is also a strongly negative review alleging poor-tasting food and charges for untouched plates, so check the bill and clarify inclusions before ordering.
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