There is a particular kind of magic in spending a five-star beach day without booking a five-star room. The Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort by Marriott, sits on its own slice of soft sand with two pools, a proper spa and a beach that, by most accounts, the crowds have not found. The day pass lets you borrow all of it for an afternoon. So what exactly do you get, and is it worth the money?
We pulled together the current options so you can decide before you drive over. Prices shift with the season and the platform you book through, so treat the figures here as a guide and confirm with the resort before you commit.
Day pass details
Location: Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman.
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Phone: +971 6 714 2222 (resort reservations)
Price from: Weekday pool and beach from around AED 119 per person. Day use + buffet lunch around AED 225 adult / AED 100 child. Day pass + 50-minute massage around AED 260.
Includes: Private beach, two pools (adults and family), loungers, umbrellas, towels, changing rooms and public-area Wi-Fi. Higher tiers add a buffet or a spa treatment; drinks usually charged separately.
Bookings: Book direct on marriott.com, the resort line, deal platforms such as Cobone, day-pass apps, or a Privilee membership.
Website: marriott.com
What you get with an Ajman Saray day pass
The core of every day pass is access to the resort’s leisure facilities. That means the private beach, the two outdoor pools (one for adults, one geared to families), sun loungers, umbrellas and towels, plus the changing rooms and washrooms you would expect at a property of this level. Wi-Fi in the public areas is included too.
Beyond the basics, what is included depends on the package you choose:
- Pool and beach only: the cheapest route, usually sold on weekdays. Some versions bundle a food and beverage discount or a small spend credit.
- Day use plus buffet lunch: adds a buffet at one of the resort restaurants. The most popular family option.
- Day pass plus spa treatment: pairs beach and pool access with a massage, handy if you want the wellness angle.
Worth noting: beverages are generally not part of the buffet packages, so budget for drinks separately. If a treatment day appeals, the resort spa runs a full menu of massages and therapies, and our Ajman wellness guide covers the wider spa and gym scene if you want to compare.
WOW-Ajman Expert Tip: Always check whether your package includes a food and beverage credit. A pure pool and beach pass can look cheap on paper, then climb quickly once you add lunch and drinks at resort prices.
The cost
Here is the honest version: there is no single fixed price, because the Saray sells day access through several channels and rates move with the season and the day of the week. As a current guide:
- Weekday pool and beach access typically starts from around AED 119 per person, often with a food and beverage element.
- The day use plus buffet lunch package runs around AED 225 per adult and AED 100 per child.
- A day pass paired with a 50-minute massage sits around AED 260 per person.
Weekends and public holidays tend to cost more than quiet weekdays, and prices on deal platforms can differ from the resort’s own walk-in rate. For more beach-day value across the emirate, our roundup of the best Ajman hotel day passes is the place to compare.
Who it suits
Families
This is where the Saray shines. The family pool, calm shallow beach and kids facilities make it an easy day out, and the child rate on the buffet package keeps the total sensible. The grounds are spacious enough that little ones have room to roam without you losing sight of them.
Couples and solo loungers
If your idea of a good day is a lounger, a book and a quiet stretch of sand, the adults pool and the famously uncrowded beach deliver. Add the spa option and you have a low-effort wellness day without the cost of an overnight stay.
Day-trippers from Dubai and Sharjah
The resort sits roughly 30 to 45 minutes from central Dubai outside rush hour, which makes a day pass a genuine alternative to the busier, pricier Dubai beach clubs. Time your drive to dodge the morning and evening peaks. If you want the wider picture on a beach day in the emirate, see our best beaches and outdoor spots in Ajman.
How to book
You have a few routes, and the right one depends on how often you plan to do this:
- Direct with the resort: call the Saray on +971 6 714 2222 or email the reservations team. Best for confirming the exact current rate and what is included.
- Deal platforms such as Cobone: often the cheapest one-off prices, sold as prepaid vouchers. Book ahead and bring your voucher.
- Day-pass apps such as DayPass: handy for browsing availability and comparing with other resorts in one place.
- Privilee membership: if you visit beach resorts regularly, a membership that includes the Saray can work out cheaper over a season than paying per visit.
Whichever route you pick, book in advance. Day access is subject to availability and the resort can cap numbers on busy days.
WOW-Ajman Expert Tip: If you plan more than three or four beach days a season, price a Privilee membership against single passes before booking. For occasional visits a prepaid deal voucher usually wins, while regulars often come out ahead on a membership.
Is it worth it?
For a relaxed, good-value beach day, yes. The recurring theme in visitor feedback is how quiet and clean the beach and pools stay, which is exactly what you are paying for when a day pass elsewhere often means fighting for a lounger. Against Dubai beach club prices, the Saray’s rates look generous for a five-star setting.
The honest caveats: the area immediately around the resort is residential and workmanlike rather than scenic, so plan to spend your day on the property rather than wandering out. And as ever, drinks and extras can push the total up, so go in knowing what your package covers. If you are weighing it against a full overnight, our Ajman hotel and staycation guide helps you decide between a day pass and a proper stay.
Frequently asked questions
Prices vary by season and platform. Weekday pool and beach access typically starts from around AED 119 per person, a day use plus buffet lunch package runs around AED 225 per adult and AED 100 per child, and a pass with a 50-minute massage sits around AED 260. Confirm the current rate with the resort before booking.
Every pass includes access to the private beach, both outdoor pools, loungers, umbrellas, towels and public-area Wi-Fi. Higher tiers add a buffet lunch or a spa treatment. Drinks are usually charged separately.
Yes. The resort is family-friendly with a family pool and kids facilities, and the buffet package offers a reduced child rate of around AED 100. Check age limits and any infant policy with the resort when you book.
Book directly with the resort on +971 6 714 2222, through deal platforms such as Cobone, via day-pass apps, or through a Privilee membership if you visit often. Book in advance as day access is subject to availability.
Last updated May 2026. Day pass prices and inclusions change by season, so confirm with the resort before you book.
