Where to eat and drink in Dubai with incredible Burj Khalifa views
To marvel at it in all its glory, there are plenty of restaurants and bars with Burj Khalifa views around Downtown Dubai, Souk Al Bahar, The Dubai Mall, Business Bay and more.
So if you want to eat dinner or sip with a beautiful Burj Khalifa backdrop, we've rounded up the best Dubai restaurants and bars with Burj Khalifa views.
Note: Dubai Fountain is currently closed and will remain so until at least October due to a major renovation.
Best restaurant and bars with Burj Khalifa views
Amaya
Located in the Dubai Mall, Amaya is a perfect pit stop after a day out shopping. The venue offers stunning views of Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. But the food doesn't play second fiddle. Here, you'll get a fusion of Mediterranean, American and Arabic cuisine with dishes like pizzas, flatbreads, fresh salads, tacos, burgers, sushi and more. Plus, these can all be paired with mocktails of your choice.
Open Mon-Thu 10am-1am and Fri-Sun 10am-2am. The Waterfalls Side, Dubai Mall, 1st Floor, Downtown Dubai (04 587 1000).
Asado
Credit: Asado
Asado is a sophisticated fine dining experience in Dubai, offering outstanding views of the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, and Argentinian fare. Dishes include signature mixed grills including chicken, beef ribs, lamb chops, sirloin, rib-eye and tenderloin steak, along with sweetbread and chorizo.
Open daily 6pm-11.30pm. Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 888 3444).
Check out our full Asado review here
BiCE Mare
With top views of Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain, BiCE Mare makes for a fun date night spot and the pretty terrace is a lovely spot to while away a weekend afternoon. The longstanding Italian seafood spot in Souk Al Bahar offers a pleasant al fresco ambience and reasonably priced dishes such as calamari, bruschetta, spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) and grilled yellowfin tuna steak.
Open daily noon-11pm. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai (04 423 0982).
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Check out our full BiCE Mare review here
CÉ LA VI
The world-famous CÉ LA VI opened its doors at the beginning of 2020, and with it came stunning Burj Khalifa views. Its Dubai outpost is the sixth location globally for the restaurant and it can be found on the 54th floor at the brand-new Address Sky View Hotel in Downtown Dubai. The swish spot also boasts a huge infinity pool in which guests can soak up the sun, and get a prime spot for endlessly gawking at the world's tallest tower.
Open daily noon-3am. Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai (056 515 4001).
Check out our full CÉ LA VI review here
Eden
Sat atop the Dubai Opera with Burj Khalifa overlooking it, the tranquillity of Eden's garden setting beautifully combines the natural world with a sense of modernity. To get to this tucked-away terrace in the heart of Downtown, you must make your way through Belcanto – the latest restaurant on Dubai Opera's top floor. A top spot for pre-show drinks, dinner and stellar views when you're at the Opera.
Open daily 7pm-3am. Inside Belcanto, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai (04 456 0936).
Check out our full Eden review here
GAL
The contemporary Turkish-Mediterranean spot has jaw-dropping views of the Burj Khalifa. GAL is home to the most Instagrammable art including Richard Orlinski's Stiletto, and Rachel K's Wings of Joy and the GAL Moon, which all appear as some of Dubai's leading Instagram locations. The GAL Moon is a popular Instagrammable spot that receives more than 10 million interactions on social media every year, is inspired by the blood moon eclipse and is made of onyx.
Open daily 7pm-3am. The Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 589 7883).
Check out our full GAL review here
GIA
Found at the Fashion Avenue in The Dubai Mall, GIA boasts an outdoor terrace that offers views of both the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain. The restaurant prides itself on the concept of La Dolce Vita, and dishes (which were created by Tuscan-born chef Tommaso Gonfiantini) are a combination of traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist, focusing on fresh, tasty ingredients. Head here for Italian food – and service – as it should be.
Open Mon-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 10am-1am. Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai (04 234 9986).
Check out our full GIA review here
Helipad by Frozen Cherry
Helipad by Frozen Cherry,
Beirut export, Helipad by Frozen Cherry sits on the (you guessed it) helipad of Dubai Festival City Mall. From here you're afforded stellar views of the Burj and Downtown Dubai skyline. The bar has a boho theme and puts on weekly entertainment including DJ sets, so expect vibes and views when visiting here.
Daily from 5pm-1am. Dubai Festival City Mall (052 469 7349).
High Society by Jean Imbert
Credit: High Society
Located on the hotel rooftop with a concept developed by Jean Imbert, High Society serves The Lana Dubai, Dorchester Collection guests at the pool during the day. In the evening the mixed drinks bar transforms into a nighttime venue with a large selection of bubbly, grape and beverages. The big draw? 180-degree views across Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and D3. The venue, which sits adjacent to the infinity pool, gives indoor and outdoor vibes. In addition to the drinks, expect a selection of deluxe grape and a collection of bites including oysters, shiso langoustine spring rolls or another iconic, the croque-caviar.
Sun-Wed noon-3pm, 5pm-11.30pm, Thu-Sat noon-3pm, Sat 5pm-12.30am. The Lana Dorchester Collection Dubai, Business Bay (04 541 7755).
Check out our full High Society by Jean Imbert review here
Iris
Credit: Iris Dubai
Okay, we know you can see the Burj Khalifa from all over the city, meaning a huge scope for bars piggybacking onto this list. But with a clear line of sight out from across Meydan, we reckon Time Out-acclaimed Iris is a worthy entry. The bar oozes cool, and with the world's loftiest perch glittering in the distance, boasts a full Dubai skyline vista that few manage to replicate.
Open Sun-Wed 6pm-2am, Thu-Fri 6pm-3am, Sat 1pm-3am. Meydan Grandstand, irisdubai.com(04 334 3355).
Check out our full Iris review here
Karma Kafé
Credit: Karma Kafe
This cool, dimly-lit spot has long been popular with tourists and residents alike. Overlooking The Dubai Fountain and with stellar views of the Burj Khalifa, the setting of this dark, sleek venue is enviable. The terrace is where it's at, so take a seat here in cooler months and enjoy the menu of pan-Asian bites. There's also a daily happy hour from 3pm until 7pm with half-price select grape and hops, which is worth taking advantage of, too.
Open daily 5pm-1am. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai (04 423 0909).
Credit: Luna
This relatively quiet spot at the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC is a beautiful, low-lit terrace with small pockets to get cosy in and heaps of drink options, too. There's usually a mix of after-work tables, couples on date night and expats showing friends and family the views. Speaking of views, they're terrific with the towering Burj Khalifa in full view. The stunning terrace is dotted with sprawling corner sofas, so get comfy.
Open daily 5pm-3am, DIFC, lunadubai.com (04 506 0000).
Check out our full Luna review here
NEOS
Credit: Neos
If you're looking for a spot to take in views of the Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Fountain along with some cracking offers, this is one for you.
Open daily 5pm-3am. Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 888 3444).
Check out our full NEOS review here
Prime68
Credit: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Winner of the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Award's Best Steakhouse category, Prime68 not only serves up the best cuts in town, but it has views of almost every corner of the city. As you'd expect from the name, you'll find this steakhouse on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai with stunning skyline views. Inside it's a pretty classic setup in terms of steakhouses. Expertly cooked and full of flavour, meat-eaters will love Prime68. These guys are steak specialists – they know what they're doing and they do it well every single time.
Sun-Wed 6pm-midnight, Thu-Fri 1pm-4pm, 6.30pm-midnight. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay, @prime68dxb (04 414 3000).
Check out our full Prime68 review here
Txakolina
Credit: The Lana Dorchester Collection
This concept is a hidden Cuban roll lounge, serving more than 45 kinds of rolls from Cuba to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Honduras. Take a drag while you enjoy vinyl and sip on top-shelf stuff.
Daily from 6pm-2am. The Lana Dorchester Collection Dubai, Business Bay (04 541 7755).
Thiptara
Credit: Thiptara
If you're feeling hungry and have a penchant for Thai food then Thiptara should be top of your list. And if you're looking for somewhere with stellar views – even better. Situated in the lush gardens of the Palace Downtown, the terrace of the stunning restaurant overlooks The Dubai Fountain and the Burj Khalifa. The food here is excellent, so go hungry and choose from appetisers like dim sum and mains including curries, seafood and meat dishes and rice and noodle plates.
Open daily 6pm-11.30pm. Palace Downtown, Downtown Dubai (04 888 3444).
Check out our full Thiptara review here
Tapasake
Credit: Tapasake
You have to have been living under a rock to have missed the news that Dubai's longest infinity pool has opened. Well, right next to it is Tapasake, a Latin American restaurant serving up contemporary Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and mixed drinks. Primarily an eatery, but you can hire pool beds here and make a day of it. If you like your pool clubs fancy, this is the one.
Dhs1000 (Dhs400 redeemable on F&B). Daily from 10am-9pm. 27th floor, One&Only Zabeel, oneandonlyresorts.com/tapasake (04 666 1777).
Time Out Market Dubai
The view from Time Out Market
Without a doubt, this place should jump to the top of your must-visit list if seeking tip-top Burj Khalifa views. Looking at the world's tallest tower directly in the foot, Time Out Market Dubai backs up its unbelievable vantage point with live music twice a week, a delicious weekend breakfast feast, and the kind of rock star vendors that don't come around every day. It's also got three bars and a ridiculously cool terrace to drink in. Welcome.
Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Time Out Market Dubai, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, timeoutmarket.com/dubai.
Treehouse
We always talk about a destination's ability to tempt us down from our tree, but this rooftop spot in Business Bay is very much trying to keep us up there. Elevated not too far from the ground but with enviable views direct to the Burj Khalifa, this is one treehouse we all dreamed about having as kids. A real party vibe, the only thing pausing the good times is selfies with the famed skyscraper.
Open daily, 6pm-2am. Taj Dubai, Business Bay tajhotels.com (058 827 2763).
Check out our full Treehouse review here
URLA
This gorgeous Aegean restaurant brings you a mismatch of Spanish, Greek and Turkish cuisine served along the sensational sights of the Burk Khalifa and Dubai Fountains, which it sits directly across from. Named after the town on the west coast of Turkey, drinks here are as noteworthy as the food so you can even pop in for a post-work sundowner if you're looking for a stylish spot.
Open daily, 3pm-3am. Address Downtown Dubai, Downtown Dubai, urlarestaurant.com (052 554 5997).
Check out our full URLA review here
Veranda
Credit: The Lana Dorchester Collection
The open-air space is where you can explore a lush garden bar serving signature mixed drinks, bubbly, and grape by the glass, paired with a sharing menu of tapas and international dishes with a Levantine influence.
Daily from noon-midnight. The Lana Dorchester Collection Dubai, Business Bay (04 541 7755).
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