Shasha Pool Bar

Shasha Pool Bar is the main pool-and-beach bar at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, set on the edge of the resort's main pool with a second counter extending onto the sand. The seating wraps around the pool in tiered loungers and shaded cabanas, and the bar itself is split between a swim-up counter and a standing counter that keeps day-drinkers moving without breaking pace. As part of the Rixos ultra-all-inclusive programme, the drinks menu is extensive - premium spirits, classic cocktails and a signature list, all made with genuine care rather than the shortcut pours that can drag on all-inclusive bars. Bar snacks cover the expected barbecue plates, flatbreads and salads, enough to push lunch into a relaxed poolside affair. Shisha is available on the beach end of the deck. The bartenders are the defining element. Multiple staff are named repeatedly by return guests for the quality of their builds and their engagement with families and regulars - a real distinction at an all-inclusive property where consistency is usually the hardest thing to maintain. It's busy during peak periods; for the calmest sunset sitting, arrive by 4pm and claim a lounger before the afternoon turnover.