Tall white Roman columns pierce the blue sky. Towering palm trees sway. Cool, crystal blue waters stretch before you. The Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace is quite the scene—it’s modern luxury meets the decadence of ancient Rome. Guests have several sparkling sanctuaries to find fun in the sun—each with their own experiences.

For guests 21 and over, try Cove Beach, one of Dubai’s renowned pool party brands that has taken over the Venus European Pool Lounge space for the season; for über-VIP, book a daybed on the second-floor Bacchus Pool; and for more of an intimate vibe, head to the Apollo Pool. If you’re in a social mood and looking for fun and frolic, be in the center of all the action at Neptune Pool, known as the “party pool.”

The sight of Neptune Pool is impressive. A long, rectangular body of water is surrounded with cushiony daybeds and plush cabanas. Nearby is a bar and DJ booth; and for those who feel the luck of the gods, swim-up blackjack tables are adjacently located at the Fortuna Pool.

Neptune Pool

Neptune Pool

At the bar, guests can enjoy a menu packed with cocktails, including frozen lemonade, margaritas, beer, wine, champagne selections and bottle service. A special find is the Dole Whip, a pineapple-flavored soft serve frozen dessert that you can mix with Mount Gay Black Barrel rum for that adults-only treat.

For those spending the whole day at Neptune Pool, it would be wise to grab a bite, too—and the food menu offers some standout selections like burgers, pizza from Di Fara Pizza, chicken wings, nachos, kobe beef hot dog and desserts.

To spoil the god or goddess within, book a relaxing Qua Baths & Spa specialty poolside treatment. Settle into a chair massage for 15, 20 or 30 minutes and feel the tension melt and tight muscles relax. You can also book a 50- or 80-minute regular or deep tissue massage. Or request fun and flirty body art starting at $15, a perfect accessory that will complement your going-out ensemble. –Kiko Miyasato

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