Best Rooftop Restaurants in Dubai
Dubai's best rooftop restaurants with Burj Khalifa and Marina views — selection by vibe, cuisine, dress code and price.
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Dubai doesn't do subtle. The city's rooftop restaurants are glass-walled, pool-side, often 50 floors up and almost always lit for Instagram. Here are the ones that deserve the reservation — picked by the view, the food, and whether the vibe matches the price.
CÉ LA VI — Address Sky View, Downtown
Modern Asian on floor 54 with the Burj Khalifa framed in a window. Infinity pool at sunset. Dress smart-casual. Main courses 180–350 AED. Reservations essential; weekend brunch is a Dubai institution.
SUSHISAMBA — Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah
Japanese-Peruvian-Brazilian on floor 51 of the Palm Tower. Floor-to-ceiling view of Palm, Marina and the Gulf. Robata and ceviche signatures. Mains 150–300 AED. Great for drinks even if you don't eat.
ATTIKO — W Dubai, The Palm
Pan-Asian with a huge outdoor terrace facing Marina. DJ sets Thu–Sat. Lively, 25–35 crowd. Mains 160–280 AED. Smart-casual.
Dinner in the Sky
Not a restaurant but worth mentioning: 22 diners strapped into seats hoisted 50m into the air by a crane for 90 minutes of tasting menu. 650–895 AED per person. Memorable, pricey, weather-dependent.
iris Dubai — Meydan
Rooftop garden bar/restaurant away from the main tourist belt. Mediterranean-Asian fusion. 180–280 AED mains. Great sunset angle, less corporate feel than Downtown.
FAQ
- What's the dress code for rooftop restaurants in Dubai?
- Smart-casual at minimum: closed shoes, no gym kit, no beachwear. Shorts for men are rejected at most higher-end spots. Dubai Marina venues are slightly more relaxed.
- Do Dubai rooftop restaurants serve alcohol?
- Most hotel-attached rooftops serve alcohol (CÉ LA VI, SUSHISAMBA, ATTIKO). Standalone venues outside hotels usually don't — Dubai's licence rules follow the hotel.
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