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9 Hotels with private pool so you can have the best (and most boujee) socially distant summer
9 Hotels with private pool so you can have the best (and most boujee) socially distant summer
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Anantara The Palm

When you think of renting a house in Koh Samui or Phuket, you might have an image of a lush, deep-jungle abode, framed by tall swaying coconut trees and bursting with the scent of fruits and flowers. Take that vision, drive 20 mins onto Palm Jumeirah, and you’ve basically got something like that at Anantara. Th

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Zaya Nurai

Forgo the formulaic and bypass box-like hotel rooms in favor of something more charismatic – like an entire private island. Casj. Luxe, immaculately designed spaces with private pools as bright as the turquoise sea beneath really enhance the ‘Gram’ potential of this luxury lodging. Start planning your roster of swimsuits, ladies and gents.

From Dhs2,500 per villa per night
+971 2 506 6222

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Sir Bani Yas

If you had plans to spend this summer exploring the nature reserves of South Africa or the animal orphanages in India, then not all is lost. You’ll need at least three days to soak in everything that Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara has to offer. Want to embark on nature hikes snorkeling trip? No probs! Fancy a safari through the mangroves? That can be arranged.

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Qasr Al Sarab

It might be a bit of a trek, but this hotel has the sleekest Arabesque design and aesthetic that perfectly complements its sandy surroundings. And then, of course, there are the villas… Set apart from the traditional suites, this exclusive tier of residences are scattered across the desert, offering prolly one of the most stunning stays you’ll ever get to experience in the emirate.

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One & Only The Palm

The beachfront villas at the One & Only The Palm take luxe living to the next level. Just beyond the spacious front patio, complete with private pool, you’ll be able to traipse down and walk along the white sandy Dubai beaches. Meanwhile, back indoors, the majlis-style space is imbued with marble bathtubs, crystal basins and glittering chandeliers.

From Dhs9,000 per villa per night
+971 4 3999999

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Nikki Beach Dubai

This villa comes complete with sunset sea views, and uber-modern interiors for all your holiday luxuries. But, to be honest, they had us sold with that cabana – perfect for a post-cocktail snooze.

From Dhs 5,400 per villa per night
+971 4 376 6000

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Kingfisher Lodge

This fairly new hotel is drawing travelers away from hectic Dubai life and down to the Sharjah desert for a leisurely, low-key stay. But it’s the private “tents”—that word is used in the figurative sense, as these are actually massive, private suites, bordering on villas—that are causing the biggest stir. Glamping just took on a whole new meaning.

From Dhs1,100 per room per night
+9179 201 1900

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Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa

Take full advantage of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s ‘shortcation’ offer, whereby booking three nights at the hotel will give you two free tickets to the pearl farm or zipline experience – if you can tear yourself away from your private beach villa, that is…!

From Dhs990 per villa per night.
+9717 228 8844

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Bvlgari Resort Dubai

The Bvlgari Resort & Residences Dubai boasts 20 private villas with a pool, garden and sea-view, each of which comes with seriously plush amenities, a fully equipped kitchenette and dining facilities. But if you’re looking for the luxe of the luxe, The Bvlgari Villa, as it’s called, has a wooden decked terrace, a private home cinema, indoor Jacuzzi and hammam. You know, as you do…

From Dhs6,500 per villa per night
+9714 777 5555

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