Poolside style at Dubai's summer hotel day clubs and rooftops needs two distinct looks, one built for lounging by the water and one for once the sun goes down and the same pool deck turns into an evening spot.
By day:
- A swimsuit or bikini as the base, with a lightweight kaftan, sarong or shirt over it for moving between the pool and the bar
- Slides or flat sandals rather than heels, which don't survive wet tiles or sun loungers
- Oversized sunglasses and a wide-brim hat, both doing more practical work than styling work in Dubai's summer sun
By evening, once towels are packed away:
- A slip dress or lightweight co-ord that photographs well against pool lighting without needing a full change of accessories
- A low block heel or dressy sandal, since many rooftop pool clubs shift straight into a dinner or DJ set after sundown
- One statement piece, a bag or jewellery, to lift the daytime look into evening without a full outfit change
The mistake most people make is packing one outfit for the whole day and wearing it through both halves. Hotel pool clubs in Dubai increasingly treat the transition from day to night as its own event, and dressing for only one half shows by 6pm.
Endless carries both ends of this, from swimwear to evening pieces, delivered in as little as two hours so a poolside day doesn't need to be planned days in advance. Start with the Swimwear collection.