By Syeada
It’s summer in Saudi Arabia! The sun is shining and the temperature is rising! Since the schools are closed and you and your family are looking for ways to stay cool in this heat, bring the fun outside instead of just staying indoors! Here are a few establishments with swimming pools carefully picked due to its location in or near the DQ.
Al Manahil [In the DQ]
Al Manahil, situated in the Diplomatic Quarter, provides a variety of services to ladies and children. They provide swimming lessons to people of different ages, spa services, fitness and dance lessons as well.
Pool Timings:
Saturday to Thursday 10 am to 8pm
Size: Approximate Junior Olympic size (25m x 13m)
Access: Ladies & children
Fees/Packages:
Free style swimming:
1 Day pass: 100 SAR
1 Month: 1000 SAR
3 Months: 1900 SAR
6 Month: 3200 SAR
Aqua Zumba: 1000 SAR
Water exercise: 1200 SAR
Swimming Learning course fees:
Nursery (3 years old): 1500 SAR/month
Children: 1200 SAR/month
Women: 1200 SAR/month
Private training (101): 4000 SAR – 12 sessions
Address: Ibn Zahr Street, Al Safarat, Diplomatic Square,Riyadh
Contact Information: 011 488 1069
Directions: https://bit.ly/2wZoYXd
MARIOTT DQ [In the DQ]
The newly opened hotel has an outdoor pool for guests to enjoy and also provides spa services. The architectural inspiration of this hotel was from Wadi Hanifa.
Pool Timings: Daily 6 AM – 11 PM
Size: Length 16m, Width 7.25m, Depth 1.32m
Access: Men, Women & Children
Fees/Packages:
1 Hour: 300 SAR
1 Day: 500 SAR
1 Month: 5000 SAR
Address: 6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511 3087
Contact Information: 011 835 3000
Directions: https://bit.ly/2FisWyJ
Luthan Hotel and Spa [Distance from DQ: 7.4 km]
Less than 10 minutes away from the Diplomatic Quarter, Luthan Hotel & Spa provides an array of wellness services to help you rejuvenate and relax. The hotel has an indoor pool, jacuzzi and also provides hydrothermal facilities with pool use.
Pool Timings: Saturday to Thursday 11 AM – 8 PM
Size: Length 16.5m, Width 8m, Depth 1.3m
Access: Only for Ladies (Children below 17 not permitted)
Fees/Packages: Day use SAR 150/hour
*Note: Please contact their reception to book and for more details.
Address: Riyadh 12352
Contact Information: 011 480 7799
Directions: https://bit.ly/2KljPkZ
InterContinental Hotel [Distance from DQ: 9.4 km]
The hotel is one of the closest ones from the DQ. You can escape the summer heat by taking a dip at their pool and enjoying the lush green landscape. The hotel also has spa facilities and other amnesties to suit the needs of its guests.
Pool Timings: Daily 10 AM to 9 PM Outdoor Pool (Male only) / 6 AM to 2 PM Indoor Pool (Female access)
Pool Size:
Outdoor Pool: Length 25m, Width 17m, Depth 1 to 3m
Indoor Pool: Length 10.9 m, Width 4.7 meters, Depth 1.4 to 1.8m
Access: Men, Women & Children
Fees/Packages:
Day visitors: 50 SAR/person
Daily: 180 SAR/Adult
120 SAR/Child (Between 5 -15 years)
75 SAR/Child (Below 5 years)
Monthly: 2900 SAR/Adult + 10 days free 1900 SAR
Children below 16 years + 10 days free
Address: King Saud Rd, Riyadh 11481
Contact Information: 011 465 5000
Directions: https://bit.ly/2IUBSv4
Burj Rafal Hotel [Distance from DQ: 21.7 km]
Bring your summer fun to one of the tallest buildings in the kingdom! The Burj Rafal Hotel is about 20 minutes away from the Diplomatic Quarter. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool for ladies.
Pool Timings: Daily Ladies: 9 AM – 1 PM (Only pool access, no locker, no wet area)
9 AM – 3 PM & 1 PM – 5 PM (Pool with locker & wet area)
3 PM – 5 PM (Only pool access, no locker, no wet area)
Children: 9 AM – 1 PM Only Access: Women & Children (Boys 2-7 years & Girls 2- 12 years)
Fees/Packages:
Ladies: 9 AM-1 PM – Pool Only, no locker, no wet area 150 SAR + Tax
9 AM-3 PM & 1 PM-5 PM – Pool with locker & wet area 300 SAR + Tax
3 PM-5 PM – Only Pool Access, no locker, no wet area 200 SAR + Tax
Kids: 9 AM – 1 PM – Pool Only 100 SAR +
*Tax Note: Chaperones (parents/ nanny) will be charged 100 + Tax
If the chaperones decide to swim, they will need to pay the regular fees according to the time they enter the pool.
Address: King Fahd Road, Exit 4, As Sahafah District, Riyadh 13315
Contact Information: 011 511 7777
Directions: https://bit.ly/2XTzKdB
