We spend one afternoon most weekends at the Hilton Hotel in the south east of the town…
…because of its excellent facilities.
There are 3 pools: a laps pool for adults…
a paddling pool for infants…
…and a large family pool with water features and a water slide.
Here’s a video lasting a few minutes, showing the hotel and main pools…
There are some swings and a climbing frame too…
Inside you’ll find two table tennis tables, squash court…
…a fully equipped gym…
…sauna, Jacuzzis, steam room etc.
When children want a break from the heat, or if they just want to slow down after a couple of hours in the pool, they can watch a DVD in a special play room (there are 12-15 DVDs to choose from, ranging from Shawn The Sheep to The Aristocats)…
The lunchtime menu in the restaurant next to the pool…
…is excellent, and the staff are a delight: here are 3 of the 5-strong team: from left to right: Joy, Rameez and Diago…
Our children have tennis lessons there every week and they also have fun on the swings and climbing frame. There is also a small putting green for golf enthusiasts. My wife and I have enjoyed massages there from Elizabeta, a skilled masseuse from Romania.
At the entrance to the Hiltonia Club is a busy noticeboard offering cars, apartments, discount furniture and white goods (often at a half to one third of the original purchase price for goods which maybe be only 8-12 months old).
You can use these facilities by paying the day rate, but it’s much more cost-effective to pay for a full year. Often there is a discount depending on which company the main breadwinner works for. And it’s worth knowing that sometimes at the weekend the Hotel facilities are closed to non-members and non-guests.
[…] think there’s also a young team at the Hilton and one at the Intercontinental too.) […]
How much is a year? (typically without discounts) I will be working for ADEC and will probably be placed in Al Ain with my husband and 2 boys.
Thanks!! Great Website!!
Donna
Hi Donna,
Thanks for your kind words.
It’s best to contact the Hiltonia directly for prices.
They can tell you over the phone.
Warmest,
Chris