Dubai highest restaurants: 18 sky-high restaurants in Dubai with the best views of the city
There's just something about looking down at the city below, when you're 50 floors up (and the rest), that it's impossible to tire of.
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If you're looking for the highest of the high, you should be heading to these sensational, sky-high restaurants with fantastic Dubai views.
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The highest restaurants in Dubai
Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant
Choosing where to sit in a restaurant is high-stakes stuff and we're not embarrassed to admit we've wandered from window to window multiple times, sat down and then ended up moving again.
But at Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant, you don't have to worry about choosing the best view of Dubai, as it's guaranteed to come to you. In the 90 minutes it takes to rotate the entire way around, you'll get to enjoy 360-degree views of Deira and beyond as you tuck into classic buffet dishes.
We will admit, the novelty does wear off (it's the city's only revolving restaurant for a reason), but the views from the 25th floor make this spot well worth a visit at least once.
Mon-Fri, 6.30pm-11.30pm; Sat-Sun 12.30-4pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm. Hyatt Regency Dubai, Deira Corniche (04 209 6912).
Check out our full Al Dawaar review here
Al Muntaha
The Burj Al Arab is another hotel to tick off your Dubai bucket list and sky-high Dubai restaurant Al Muntaha isn't a bad way to check it out if you can't afford the hefty room rate. From the 27th floor, you'll enjoy spectacular views and fine French cuisine.
Open daily, 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7pm-10pm. Burj Al Arab, Umm Suqeim (800 323 232).
Check out our full Al Muntaha review here
At.mosphere Dubai
Located on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa and renowned for its 360-degree views, Atmosphere has long been a destination of choice for afternoon tea, evening drinks and fancy dinners.
The venue features a restaurant, along with a relaxed lounge and bar area. The more casual lounge serves up international cuisine including tasty bites and small-portion meals. Atmosphere is open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the restaurant, and breakfast, high tea, and dinner in the lounge. Visitors to Atmosphere can expect to sample the likes of foie gras, billionaire sliders, braised wild mushrooms, oysters on ice, Wagyu tomahawk, blue lobster, and much more.
Open daily, 7am-2pm. Burj khalifa (04 888 3828)
Check out our full At.mosphere Dubai review here
Aura Skypool
The stunning sky-high infinity pool and lounge is the world's first, and highest, 360-degree infinity pool. And with that comes out-of-this-world views across Dubai. Think the Palm Fronds, Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, Burj Khalifa and beyond.
With a menu inspired by iconic Asian cities, the lounge and bar area is where guests can enjoy Pan-Asian sharing-style dishes constructed by head chef Craig Best. The menu features the Aura sticky confit duck salad, glazed miso salmon, loaded grilled cauliflower and cooling desserts such as marinated pineapple sundae.
Open daily, prices start from Dhs250 for the pool experience (non-redeemable) and from Dhs100 for the lounge experience – which does not permit swimming in the pool (redeemable on food & drinks). The Palm Tower, 50th floor, Palm Jumeirah, auraskypool.com (04 566 2121).
Check out our full Aura Skypool review here
Benjarong
The Dusit Thani's signature restaurant Benjarong has long been a top place to tuck into Thai food in the city and the huge revamp completed late last year means you have even more reason to visit.
The gorgeous views over the Dubai skyline and bustling Sheikh Zayed Road below from the 24th floor are still jaw-dropping no matter how many times we see them and we can never resist the pull of a Thai green curry.
Sun-Fri, noon-3pm, 7pm-11.30pm; Sat, 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-11.30pm. Dusit Thani Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 317 4515).
Check out our full Benjarong review here
Birds
Birds can be found on the 63rd floor of Address Downtown and this spot puts on nightly entertainment by musicians, dancers and aerialists alongside a fine-dining menu.
Try its king crab with soba matcha noodles dish, Japanese wagyu tataki and so much more.
Tues-Sun, 5pm-3am. 63rd floor, Address Downtown, Downtown Dubai addresshotels.com (04 436 8888)
Check out our full Birds review here
Bull & Bear
New York could certainly rival Dubai when it comes to skyscrapers and you can get a taste of the Big Apple if you head to Bull & Bear.
The newly crowned best North American and Caribbean restaurant in Dubai has classics like steak tartare, prawn cocktail and short-rib on the menu, all served with a side of 18th-floor views. Visit here and find out why we love it.
Open daily, 7am-11am, 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-midnight. Waldorf Astoria DIFC, DIFC (04 515 9888).
Check out our full Bull & Bear review here
Carna by Dario Cecchini
An eighth-generation butcher, hailing from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy, Dario Cecchini is passionate about waste-free cooking and sustainable produce and has honed his expertise over more than 43 years.
Must-try dishes at Carna Dubai include Chianti sushi, Cecchini's spin on tartare, using his own olive oil, and Tuscany's renowned bistecca alla Fiorentina – said to be one of the butcher-chef's most acclaimed dishes. The views from the sky-high vantage point are stunning, too.
Open daily 6.30pm-1am. Carna by Dario Cecchini Dubai, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, sbe.com/restaurants/carna/dubai, slsdubai@slshotels.com (04 607 0757).
Check out our full Carna by Dario Cecchini review here
CÉ LA VI
If you live in Dubai, it's basically impossible to scroll through your Instagram feed without seeing at least one person posing on the swing in front of the Burj Khalifa at CÉ LA VI. We've all been there, and done that, and if you haven't? Well, you'd best get booking immediately.
Aside from the spectacular photo opportunities from up on the 54th floor, you can expect contemporary Asian food – which should come as no surprise for those who have visited the original CÉ LA VI, up on the roof of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Make sure your phone is fully charged (for all those pictures, of course), and you wear your best 'fit.
Sun-Fri, noon-3am. Sat, 12.30pm-3am. Address Sky View Hotel, Downtown Dubai (04 582 6111).
Check out the full CÉ LA VI review here
CouCou
Instantly setting itself above the crowd, CouCou Dubai boasts 360-degree panoramic views over the Palm's fronds and the Arabian Gulf.
With a Mediterranean food offering, signature mixed drinks and an elevated atmosphere, CouCou Dubai is pitching itself as an upmarket eatery that's ideal for date night.
On the menu, you'll find high-quality cuts of meat and fresh seafood served with finesse. Along with an inventive food and drink menu that's inspired by flavours from around the globe, the restaurant and lounge boast some of the best views in the city.
Located on the viewing deck of The View at The Palm, which is 240m above sea level, dining here looks set to be an experience for the senses and one that you'll certainly want to mark on the 'gram.
Open daily, 8pm-2am. Level 52, The View at The Palm, The Palm Tower. coucou-dubai.com/ (052 451 2188.).
Fi'lia
The SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences' fully female-led Italian Mediterranean restaurant offers a fantastic view of Dubai. The menu is broken down into three sections: nonna – traditional Italian flavours your grandmother would make, mamma – contemporary twists on a classic, and figlia – a daughter's modern approach to a generational masterpiece.
Dishes range from lasagne and ravioli to salt-baked sea bass, pizzas, truffle risotto and more, while the views across the city are stunning day or night.
Open daily 12.30pm-3.30pm, 6.30pm-midnight. SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences Dubai, Business Bay, sbe.com/restaurants/filia/dubai (04 607 0757).
Check out our full Fi'lia review here
Highest View Restaurant & Lounge
When it opened in 2018, the Gevora Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road became the highest hotel in the world, knocking the previous title holder (the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai) from the top spot from a vantage point of… one metre.
Since then, the Gevora Hotel has been dining out (and so have we) on its fame, and Highest View is a great way to enjoy it in all its glory. While it might not actually have the highest views on this list, the 75th floor is still a long way up and the afternoon tea is good value.
Daily 5pm-1am. Gevora Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 524 0000).
Ling Ling Dubai
Located in the crown of Atlantis The Royal, Ling Ling overlooks the resort's expansive Skypool, Cloud 22, with views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf. Upon arrival, guests are whisked up to the 22nd and 23rd floors via two private elevators, where they are invited to explore the venue via several unique and communal experiences.
The lounge-club area and outdoor terrace, boast 180-degree panoramic views.
Sun-Wed, 6pm-2am. Thurs-Sat, 6pm-3am. Atlantis, The Royal, atlantis.com.
Check out our full Ling Ling review here
Paros
This Mediterranean spot at the Taj in JLT is easily one of the hottest places in the city right now, and we can see why.
The views from the 46th floor are show-stopping and you'll certainly feel like you're on a Greek island as you graze on dishes like tzatziki, tiropita and grilled octopus. Paros was basically made for sundowners, and we've whiled away many an hour here on a Thursday or Friday night.
Sun-Tues, noon-1am; Wed-Sat, noon-3am.Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, JLT (04 574 1111).
Check out our full Paros review here
Prime68
As you might have guessed from the name, Prime68 is located on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. The view over the city is exceptional and is only beaten by the sensational (some might even say prime…) cuts of meat on offer here.
If you don't eat meat, this spot is still one to visit, as the truffle mac and cheese is some of the best in Dubai.
Sun-Wed, 6pm-midnight; Thurs-Fri, noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight; Sat, 1-4pm, 6.30pm-midnight. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, Business Bay (04 414 3000).
Check out this full Prime68 review here
SUSHISAMBA
In town for just over a year, but without a doubt one of the most talked about Japanese restaurants in Dubai this year.
SUSHISAMBA is one of those global brands that has brought its A-game to Dubai, with a stellar location on the 51st floor of The Palm Tower and a buzzing atmosphere whether you go for lunch or are one of the last leavers at 2am. Perfect for when you want to show off and treat yourself.
Mon-Thurs, noon-3pm, 6pm-2am; Fri, noon-3pm, 6pm-3am; Sat, 1pm-3.30pm, 6pm-3am; Sun, 1pm-3.30pm, 6pm-2am. 51st floor, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah. sushisamba.com (04 278 4888).
Check out our full SUSHISAMBA review here
Tapasake
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Located across the top of The Link, Tapasake offers both a pool club and a restaurant experience at the world's longest infinity pool.
Here, you'll get a resident DJ, refreshing drinks, and a tapas-style menu of Japanese-Latin American bites as well as swim-up bars, sunken pods and a chance to level up your Instagram feed.
You'll get plates of Nikkei dishes including sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tiradito and izakaya tapas for sharing.
Open daily from 10am-7pm. The Link, One&Only Zabeel, oneandonlyresorts.com/one-zaabeel/tapasake (04 666 1777).
Check out our full Tapasake review here
ZETA Seventy Seven
The only thing anyone can talk about when it comes to Address Beach Resort is the rooftop infinity pool, with access only available for guests. But you can enjoy the same view if you head up to ZETA Seventy Seven, which is, you guessed it, on the 77th floor.
How often do you get to say you've dined next to the world's highest outdoor infinity pool?
Daily noon-9pm. Address Beach Resort, JBR (04 879 8899).
Check out our full ZETA Seventy Seven review here
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