Secret Ladies Days 2026 in Dubai

Secret Ladies Days in Dubai is a weekly Thursday pool party at Praia, the beachside pool and lounge at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, with live DJs, dancers, a sharing lunch and drinks packages bundled into one afternoon. It is run by Secret Parties, the Dubai organiser also known for its monthly brunches at secret locations around the city, and it has been a fixture of the Thursday social calendar on the Palm for years.

What Secret Ladies Days in Dubai is all about

The idea is to swap an ordinary Thursday for a few hours of sun, swimming and dancing without having to plan anything. You arrive, settle in by the pool, and the DJs set the pace while lunch and drinks come to you. The booking page describes it as a ladies’ poolside escape, and the format has stayed close to that since Secret Parties relaunched the day at FIVE in September 2018.

The booking page also lists separate ticket categories for cabin crew and teachers and for gents, so read the options carefully when you book to see exactly what applies to your group.

Praia at FIVE Palm Jumeirah

Praia is FIVE Palm Jumeirah’s beachside venue, with the pool at its centre and the sand a few steps away. That layout is a big part of the appeal: when the music gets loud you can drift down to the beach for a quieter moment, then come back up for the next set. Every package includes full pool access and beach access, so swimwear is part of the plan rather than an optional extra.

The address on the booking page is No. 1 Palm, and the hotel’s own events page lists the party among its weekly Praia experiences.

Food, drinks and the music

Lunch is part of every package. The booking page mentions Californian-inspired dishes, and the hotel’s own listings for recent editions describe a Cali-inspired sharing lunch. That means you can stay for the whole afternoon without having to break off to find somewhere to eat.

Drinks depend on the package you choose. Past editions have offered cocktails and rosé prosecco packages, but the exact inclusions change, so check what your ticket covers before you go. Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.

The soundtrack comes from live DJs playing international hits, with dancers adding to the party atmosphere. Performers are not named in advance, as the energy of the day rather than a headline act is the draw.

Themed editions through the year

Secret Ladies Day does not stay the same all year. FIVE has run themed editions at Praia, including a Galentine’s edition around Valentine’s Day and a Halloween edition called Possessed Barbie: Haunted Poolside Edition. Themes like these change the decor and dress-up mood for the week, so it is worth checking the listing for the Thursday you have in mind; you may want to plan an outfit around it.

Who it suits and what to know

This is a good fit for groups of friends celebrating a birthday or a bride-to-be, colleagues finishing the working week early, and anyone who prefers a daytime party to a late night out. Entry is strictly for guests aged 21 and over, and valid ID may be requested at the door, so keep it on you.

There is no formal dress code; the booking page simply suggests dressing stylishly for a poolside party. Pack swimwear and a cover-up for moving between the pool and the restaurant area. Tickets cannot be cancelled or changed once booked, so confirm your date and ticket type before you pay.

To reach FIVE Palm Jumeirah by car, follow King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and then Palm Jumeirah Road onto the Palm. Transfers are not included, and with drinks packages on offer, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the simplest way home.

More days out in Dubai

For more pool parties and late-afternoon plans, browse our guide to nightlife in Dubai and our brunches and dining deals. You will find the wider list of plans on things to do in Dubai, and the coming weeks are covered on things to do in November.

Round up your friends, pick your Thursday and book Secret Ladies Days at FIVE Palm Jumeirah on Platinumlist.