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Rooftop Bar Dubai
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Dubai Rooftop Guide

Updated:January 24, 2024

Looking for the best Dubai Marina rooftop bar or Downtown Dubai rooftop lounge? Look no further, as we present the ultimate guide to the best roof terraces in Dubai. Complete with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more.

Dubai is packed with high-rise skyscrapers, modern buildings and fancy restaurants. In other words – a perfect rooftop city. Most of the Dubai rooftop bars are set on top of luxurious hotels, and many also offer some amazing Dubai rooftop pools.

But which is the best rooftop bar Dubai? Just scroll down and find the Dubai rooftop bar best suited for you.

The list

35 best rooftop bars in Dubai

Rooftop bar Dubai Attiko Dubai in Dubai
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Attiko Dubai

$$$$ | 31st floor | Dubai Marina
  • Highlights
  • After work to late night
  • Panoramic views
  • High energy

Located at the rooftop of the modern W Dubai Mina Seyahi, Attiko Dubai is a high energy rooftop lounge, ideal for everything from sundowners to late-night gatherings. The sleek and beautiful rooftop blends an an Asian garden interior lounge with a spacious outdoor terrace, all surrounded with breathtaking panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline. Visit for after-work drinks, the Saturday 'Sky Brunch', or late-night fun with live DJs, and indulge in tasty Pan-Asian dishes, as well as creative sips from expert mixologist Andrii Knapik.

Rooftop bar Dubai Asia Asia at Pier 7 in Dubai
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Asia Asia Dubai Marina

$$$$$ | 6th floor | Dubai Marina
  • Highlights
  • Great vibe
  • Marina-views
  • Restaurant & bar

Asia Asia is a cozy, luxurious and award-winning Dubai rooftop bar and rooftop restaurant. Asian-inspired in decor, with a really cool inside bar and a stylish terrace shaped as a large balcony, here you get some really lovely views over the Dubai Marina. Enjoy a mix of Pan-Asian specialties along with amazing Asian-inspired and creative cocktails. Expect an elegant and upbeat vibe (with DJs pretty much nightly), great service, and happening events: from 'Go Geisha Ladies Night' to the Saturday 'Spice Route Brunch'.

Rooftop bar Dubai Bibé Rooftop in Dubai
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Bibé Rooftop

$$$$ | 7th floor | Jebel Ali
  • Highlights
  • Amazing sunsets
  • Modern lounge
  • Blue Zones dining

Bibé is a modern and chic Dubai rooftop lounge, ideal for everything from sundowners to late night gatherings. Perched on top of the JA Lake View Hotel, the sophisticated and spacious rooftop offers amazing views over the resort golf course, all the way out to the ocean. Up here you can sip beautiful and crafted mixology cocktails, enjoy a full range of different flavored shisha, and indulge in a unique Blue Zones dining menu, filled with everything from delightful seafood creations to tantalizing cheeses and succulent meats.

Rooftop bar Dubai CÉ LA VI Dubai in Dubai
4

CÉ LA VI Dubai

$$$$ | 54th floor | Downtown Dubai
  • Highlights
  • Restaurant, club lounge & skybar
  • Amazing views
  • Infinity pool

The famous rooftop-brand CÉ LA VI has taken their red umbrellas and sky-high atmosphere from South East Asia to Dubai. More precisely, to the top of the Address Sky View in Downtown Dubai. Sharing space with the amazing rooftop infinity pool, here you get picture-perfect, breathtaking and panoramic views over Dubai all around. Indulge in contemporary Asian cuisine, signature cocktails by the master mixologists, a fine selection of wine and flavourful shisha. A Dubai rooftop bar for a fine lunch, relaxing afternoon cocktails, or nights filled with vibes, entertainment and fun.

Rooftop bar Dubai Asia Asia Palm in Dubai
5

Asia Asia Palm

$$$$ | 15th floor | Palm Jumeirah
  • Highlights
  • Dining & bar
  • 360° views
  • Pan-Asian

Spread over 10,000 square feet, the luxurious and unique Asia Asia Palm comes with a spacious outside terrace, as well as a vibrant inside restaurant and bar, where every inch has been designed with jaw-dropping bespoke interiors. All surrounded with stunning 360° views over the shimmering waters of The Palm, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, and Atlantis the Royal. Inviting to a sensory journey where the Silk Road unfolds, the rooftop menu features a wide array of exquisite and skilfully curated Pan-Asian favourites, as well as an extensive array of crafted signature cocktails.

Rooftop bar Dubai Barfly Dubai in Dubai
6

Barfly Dubai

$$$$ | 13th floor | Palm Jumeirah
  • Highlights
  • Energetic vibe
  • Panoramic views
  • Restaurant & supper club

The internationally-renowned Barfly by Buddha-Bar has found its way to Dubai, and the rooftop of Hilton Palm Jumeirah. Perched on the 13th floor, this elegant and unique restaurant & lounge evokes mystery and dynamism all around, and from the lush and expansive outdoor terrace you get some of the best views Dubai has to offer. Up here you can indulge in international dishes infused with Asian flavours, as well as smooth and crafted drinks by mixology bartenders. Exclusive, upscale and energetic vibe, Barfly is available daily from casual sunset sessions to a night of dancing.

Rooftop bar Dubai HYP Rooftop Lounge in Dubai
7

HYP Rooftop Lounge

$$$ | 9th floor | Trade Center
  • Highlights
  • Trendy & chic
  • All occasions
  • Rooftop pool

Found on the 9th floor of the Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Centre, HYP is a trendy, chic and all-occasion rooftop lounge, with multi-cuisine delicacies, hubbly-bubbly and a great selection of drinks. Mixing comfy dining and lounge spots with a cool outdoor bar, the rooftop comes surrounded with great views of the iconic World Trade Center and the line of hotels on the famous Sheikh Zayed Rd. The rooftop menu includes a variety of International cuisine, a nice selection of expertly crafted cocktails, and for all the shisha lovers, the signature Ice Bucket Shisha is a must try.

Rooftop bar Dubai CouCou Dubai in Dubai
8

CouCou Dubai

$$$$ | 52nd floor | Palm Jumeirah
  • Highlights
  • Nocturnal
  • 360° panorama
  • Restaurant & bar

240 meters above the world famous Palm Jumeirah, on the 52nd floor of the Palm Tower, you find a modern and luxurious rooftop restaurant and bar called CouCou Dubai. Branded as a nocturnal venue, the rooftop is open nightly, offering an elegant mix of dining tables, cozy lounges and a sleek bar. All surrounded with a spectacular 360° panorama of Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai coast and beyond. Indulge in a Mediterranean inspired food menu, eccentric choices of beverages, and an exhilarating atmosphere and plenty of energy.

Rooftop bar Dubai Lolita Pool Bar & Lounge in Dubai
9

Lolita Pool Bar & Lounge

$$$$ | 3rd floor | Downtown Dubai
  • Highlights
  • Colorful oasis
  • Burj Khalifa views
  • Rooftop pool

Set on the rooftop of the 5-star Pullman Dubai Downtown in Business Bay, Lolita Pool Bar & Lounge offers a colorful and elevated setting, perfect to relax and unwind in style. Boasting plenty of Miami vibes and tunes, as well as direct and impressive views of the Burj Khalifa, you can buy a pool pass is you want to swim with a view in the impressive Dubai rooftop pool, or just visit the rooftop bar for sunny daytime leisure, or fun-filled and vibrant evenings. The rooftop menu includes everything from creative signature cocktails and refreshing smoothies, a fusion selection of poolside bites, and a wide array of flavoursome shisha.

Rooftop bar Dubai Level 43 Sky Lounge in Dubai
10

Level 43 Sky Lounge

$$$$ | 43rd floor | Financial Centre Station
  • Highlights
  • Great food & drinks
  • 360° view
  • Lounge feel

A magnificent open air terrace, located 155 meters above ground. From up here you get a magical 360-degree view of the entire Dubai amid the skyscrapers in the city center. Grand views over all the famous monuments along with sunset views over the Jumeirah coastline. Quite large and very stylish terrace with a lot of lounge furniture, along with a smaller indoor lounge with a cool bar. The menu at the rooftop offers a wide selection of both drinks and food, from the Level 43 Lobster Slider to a large set of signature cocktails. Popular place but still with a cool, calm and classy vibe.

Rooftop bar Dubai SoBe in Dubai
11

SoBe

$$$$ | 5th floor | The Palm Jumeirah
  • Highlights
  • Miami-inspired
  • Vibrant
  • 360° views

Found on the 5th floor of the buzzing W Dubai, SoBe has quickly become a city favourite for the trendy and glamorous crowd seeking the best mix of vibes and views. Living up to the byline 'Sunset & Rooftop Bar', the terrace offers amazing 360° views of the Arabian Gulf and city skyline, including panoramic and unobstructed vistas of the Dubai sunset. Bringing a slice of South Beach Miami to Dubai, this is an adult playground where you can indulge in Latin American inspired dishes and and master mixologists drinks, as well as the best of local and international DJs.

Rooftop bar Dubai Luna Sky Bar in Dubai
12

Luna Sky Bar

$$$$ | 8th floor | DIFC
  • Highlights
  • Sophisticated
  • Amazing views
  • Elevated signtaure cocktails

A prime rooftop bar Dubai to mix the best of cocktails and views. Found on the 8th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, a stylish interior lounge meets an equally stylish outdoor terrace, equipped with both rooftop cabanas and breathtaking views over the Dubai skyline, with the majestic Burj Khalifa as central focal point. The rooftop bar serves elevated signtaure cocktails, a fine selection of spirits and wine, as well as small Pan-Asian bites with big flavours. Popular after work spot, but great for anyone who wants to meet up with friends over sophisticated drinks with a view.

Rooftop bar Dubai Pure Sky Lounge & Dining in Dubai
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Pure Sky Lounge & Dining

$$$$ | 35th floor | The Walk Dubai
  • Highlights
  • Two terraces
  • Ocean sunset views
  • Chic & modern

Located on the 35th floor of the Hilton Dubai The Walk, this classic white and chic rooftop bar comes with an airy, 'ocean-side' vibe, and offers a great view over the Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. Both a restaurant and a lounge terrace, where you can enjoy contemporary sharing dishes and crafted signature cocktails. Perfect rooftop to visit around sunset for for relaxing cocktails and the absolutely best views, and later on for sky-high lounge vibes.

Rooftop bar Dubai ZETA Seventy Seven in Dubai
14

ZETA Seventy Seven

$$$$ | 77th floor | Jumeirah Beach Residence
  • Highlights
  • Breathtaking views
  • Asian fusion
  • Infinity pool

Opened during 2021, ZETA Seventy Seven is truly a sky-high and spectacular addition to the Dubai rooftop scene. Perched on top of the Address Beach Resort, the open-air rooftop bar is set adjacent to the world’s highest outdoor infinity pool, close to 300 meter above sea level. Needless to say, the views from up here are breathtaking, with panoramics extending across the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah. High, high above Dubai, you can indulge in an Asian fusion seafood-inspired menu and a fine selection of expertly crafted mixed drinks. Just make reservations in advance.

Rooftop bar Dubai Amazónico in Dubai
15

Amazónico

$$$$ | 3rd floor | Trade Centre
  • Highlights
  • Copacabana inspired
  • Multi-level venue
  • Vibrant

Found in the heart of the buzzing DIFC, this sleek, lush and rainforest inspired venue sure has a lot to offer. Set over three floors, here you find a restaurant, a lounge, a cocktail bar and, best of all, a fantastic Copacabana inspired rooftop. Truly beautiful, the tropical-chic terrace comes with cosy booths and high seat bar stools, all surrounded with cool views over the surrounding skyscrapers. Enjoy Latin American dishes with Asian and Mediterranean influences, a great selection of jungle-inspired cocktails, and an energetic atmosphere with resident DJs spinning electro-pical beats.

Rooftop bar Dubai The Penthouse in Dubai
16

The Penthouse

$$$$ | 16th floor | The Palm Jumeirah
  • Highlights
  • Daily events
  • Panoramic views
  • Famous DJs

Perched on top of the impressive Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai, The Penthouse rooftop offers an adults-only day to night experience that is something out of the ordinary, even with Dubai standards. Surrounded with some amazing panoramics over the Jumeirah coast and the Dubai Marina skyline, this is a highly popular rooftop bar Dubai, both for residents and visitors seeking that extra elevated experience. Sip creative artisan cocktails and indulge in contemporary Japanese cuisine to a fantastic sunset, or join in on the nightly line-up of vibrant events.

Rooftop bar Dubai Treehouse in Dubai
17

Treehouse

$$$$ | 3rd floor | Downtown Dubai
  • Highlights
  • Lush hideaway
  • Burj Khalifa views
  • Creative cocktails

The Treehouse rooftop is an urban, lush and very stylish hideaway, found at the Taj Dubai in Downtown Dubai. Aiming to provide an escape form the daily life, here you can enjoy beautiful views over Downtown Dubai and the impressive Burj Khalifa, along with a hand-picked selection of creative and inventive cocktails, the finest champagnes and wines, as well as tasty Mediterr-Asian bites. Trendy and chic, yet relaxing, this is a great Dubai rooftop for both sunset drinks and late night lounge vibes, with the resident DJs playing soulful deep house and R&B tunes.

Rooftop bar Dubai Paros in Dubai
18

Paros

$$$ | 46th floor | Jumeirah Lake Towers
  • Highlights
  • Rooftop restaurant & bar
  • Amazing views
  • Rooftop pool

A laid-back Mediterranean inspired rooftop pool bar and restaurant, perched on top of the Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The bright and coastline-influenced terrace is set by the hotel's glittering rooftop pool, surrounded with absolutely fantastic views over Dubai. Open from mid day to late night, here you can enjoy a sunny lunch with Mediterranean flavours, or relax poolside with something from the large beverage menu. As the sun sets, Paros turns into more of a vibrant lounge, where the resident DJ keeps the atmosphere on top into the night.

Rooftop bar Dubai Monkey Bar Dubai in Dubai
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Monkey Bar Dubai

$$$ | 6th floor | Trade Center
  • Highlights
  • Rooftop jungle
  • Museum of The Future views
  • Urban

Traveling all the way from Germany, the trendy 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central comes with a chill-out rooftop bar, called Monkey Bar. Branded as a 'rooftop jungle', Monkey Bar Dubai is lush both inside and outside, offering fantatsic views over the beautiful Museum of The Future. The rooftop menu comes filled with tiki cocktails and a food selection that draws on Latin American influences, perfect for a date night, an after work or an urban elevated night out with friends. During daytime, the adjacent rooftop pool invites to exclusive poolside hours.

Rooftop bar Dubai Cielo Sky Lounge in Dubai
20

Cielo Sky Lounge

$$$ | 3rd floor | Port Saeed
  • Highlights
  • Mediterranean lounge vibes
  • Panoramic skyline views
  • Live DJs

Found at the Park Hyatt Dubai, adjacent to the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Cielo Sky Lounge brings the bright and vibrant Mediterranean lounge vibes to Dubai. With an ultra-chic and Ibiza-style decoration, the open-air terrace offers full and panoramic views over the Dubai skyline. Famous for being one of the must-visit party destinations in Dubai, Cielo comes with a lot of atmosphere, highlighted by live music from local talent and international DJs.

Rooftop bar Dubai Hola Rooftop in Dubai
21

Hola Rooftop

$$$ | 8th floor | Meydan
  • Highlights
  • Ibiza, Formentera & Mallorca
  • Chic & warm
  • In-house DJ

Perched on the 8th floor of The Meydan Hotel, this is a modern Dubai rooftop to really get the feel of a never ending Mediterranean summer. Finding inspiration in the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca, the chic and warm terrace features a white canopy ceiling, colourful detailing, and lovely views over the Meydan Racecourse. The rooftop menu includes a modern take on Spanish traditional dishes, and a wide range of refreshing drinks, including sophisticated cocktails inspired by the trio of Balearic Islands.

Rooftop bar Dubai Mercury Rooftop in Dubai
22

Mercury Rooftop

$$$$ | 6th floor | Jumeirah
  • Highlights
  • Dynamic
  • Ocean & skyline views
  • Popular

This dynamic and vibrant Dubai rooftop lounge is not new, but a recent renovation, and the fact that it has a tradition of evolving into a new theme every season, makes it feel like a breeze of fresh air. Whatever the theme, the fantastic views over both the Dubai skyline and the Arabian Gulf are however always the same. An elevated social dining destination for after-dark revelry, here you can indulge in a combination of Mediterranean flavours and a Temari Sushi Selection, as well as hand-crafted signature cocktails, and a fine selection of wine, beer and shisha.

Rooftop bar Dubai Tomo in Dubai
23

Tomo

$$$$$ | 17th floor | WAFI Mall
  • Highlights
  • Japanese food
  • Amazing skyline views
  • Great service

Tomo - which means "longtime friend" - is both a fantastic rooftop bar and a Japanese rooftop restaurant of the highest class. Located at the 17th floor of Raffles Hotel in the older part of Dubai, this is the place to catch the most amazing views of the 'new' skyline. If you manage to make it a sunset you are in for a treat of a lifetime. With great service, an open, airy and stylish terrace, a large selection of some of Dubai's best Japanese dishes and a rooftop bar serving a wide variety of Sake, Shochu and sophisticated cocktails, Tomo is really a 'must visit'.

Rooftop bar Dubai LookUp Rooftop Bar in Dubai
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LookUp Rooftop Bar

$$$ | 5th floor | Al Wasl
  • Highlights
  • Urban & vibrant
  • Burj Khalifa-views
  • Rooftop pool

A chic, urban and vibrant rooftop bar and poolside lounge, offering amazing views over the Dubai skyline and the mighty Burj Khalifa. By day you can visit the LookUp Rooftop for a swim in the fantastic infinity pool (available to all for a fee) or for early and sunny happy hour. By night you can enjoy the fun-filled and great atmosphere, innovative and well-made cocktails, bites perfect to share, and live DJs every Wednesday to Friday.

Rooftop bar Dubai Siddharta Lounge in Dubai
25

Siddharta Lounge

$$$$ | 4th floor | Dubai Marina
  • Highlights
  • Stylish & luxurious
  • 360° view
  • Live DJs

One of Dubai's most stylish and luxurious rooftop terraces, with plenty of seatings and equipped with a big swimming pool, beautiful sundowners, cabanas and regular tables. Located at hotel Grosvenor House in Dubai Marina, and working as outdoor lounge to the famous Buddha-Bar. Not at all the highest rooftop in Dubai, but the 360-view from the terrace is still superb. Siddharta Lounge works as both restaurant, lounge and bar, with Coastal Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, creative and delicious cocktails along with a wide range of sisha. Expect great vibes and quite a crowd.

Rooftop bar Dubai REX Bar Dubai in Dubai
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REX Bar Dubai

$$$$ | 39th floor | Dubai Marina
  • Highlights
  • Italian-inspired
  • Intimate
  • Panoramic views

Floating on top of the InterContinental Dubai Marina, REX Bar Dubai offers an elevated and intimate escape from the hustle and bustle below. Flagship bar of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and inspired by the Italian ocean liner SS Rex, the 39th floor rooftop comes with a stylish nautical theme, filled with a navy and white colour palette and surrounded with amazing views over the Dubai Marina skyscrapers and the Arabian Gulf. Filled with Italian flavours, the rooftop menu features signature cocktails, wine and Peroni in both bottle and on tap, along with light bites, including bruschetta, cured beef and tiramisu.

Rooftop bar Dubai Twenty Three in Dubai
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Twenty Three

$$$ | 23rd floor | Media City
  • Highlights
  • Chic & unpretentious
  • Amazing views
  • Affordable

Named after its location on the 23rd floor of the Grand Plaza Mövenpick in Dubai Media City, Twenty Three rooftop bar offers a chic experience without being pretentious. Mixing indoor lounge with open-air terrace, the very sleek and stylish rooftop comes surrounded with amazing views over the Palm Jumeirah, the Arabian Gulf and the city skyline. Here you can enjoy a large selection of crafted signature cocktails, brews and international bites at affordable prices.

Rooftop bar Dubai Bla Bla Dubai in Dubai
28

Bla Bla Dubai

$$$$ | 2nd floor | Jumeirah Beach Residence
  • Highlights
  • Multi-concept venue
  • Beach club, restaurants and rooftop

Found by the JBR Beach, Bla Bla Dubai really embodies the Dubai ethos of ‘go big or go home’. Aiming to provide all-day entertainment, here you find a casual yet stylish beach club with beach bar, 3 different restaurants, a party-tent with 9 different bars. And last but definitely not least, a lovely rooftop terrace. Just as with all of Bla Bla Dubai, the rooftop comes with several different bars, where you can enjoy sunsets and nights with bites, drinks, shisha and panoramic views over the ocean and Bluewaters Island.

Rooftop bar Dubai Cu-ba in Dubai
29

Cu-ba

$$$ | 8th floor | Garhoud
  • Highlights
  • Latin vibes
  • Skyline views
  • Relaxing

Perched on top of the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Cu-ba is a swanky yet relaxing rooftop pool bar and restaurant, made for atmospheric days and nights. Located close to Dubai Creek and a bit outside downtown Dubai, which means that the spacious outdoor terrace comes with panoramic and complete views over the majestic skyline. Mixing an interior lounge with alfresco terrace, where comfy loungers and bar stools surround the rooftop pool, Cu-ba is open from afternoon to late night for bites and drinks in a pleasant atmosphere.

Rooftop bar SomePlace Else in Dubai
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SomePlace Else

$$$ | 8th floor | Dubai Media City
  • Highlights
  • Creative cocktails
  • AC rooftop tent
  • Festive atmosphere

After a major 2022 makeover, what used to be Tamanya Terrace has turned into SomePlace Else. Now more sleek than tropical, but still located at the 8th floor at Radisson Blu Dubai Media City, with great views over Media City and across to the sea. Open and airy most of the time, but during the hot summer, a rooftop tent and plenty of A/C towers keep the venue nice and chilled. Come early for relaxing sunset vibes and enjoy the creative and well made specialty cocktails. Later at night this is a popular after work terrace with a festive atmosphere and a large crowd.

Rooftop bar Dubai Atelier M in Dubai
31

Atelier M

$$$$ | 7-9th floor | Dubai Marina
  • Highlights
  • Festive atmosphere
  • Eventful
  • Restaurant, lounge & rooftop

Atelier M is really a venue for a full night. Covering the top three floors of Pier7 in Dubai Marina, this is both a restaurant, indoor lounge and rooftop bar. So whatever the mood and whatever the weather, Atelier M most likely will have something to offer. Go for fine Mediterranean cuisine with Asian influences at the restaurant terrace or enjoy bar-style food, mixology cocktails, high atmosphere and lots of events at the rooftop and lounge. All to sweeping views of the Dubai Marina.

Rooftop bar Dubai Eve Penthouse & Lounge in Dubai
32

Eve Penthouse & Lounge

$$$$ | 34th floor | Dubai Healthcare City
  • Highlights
  • 360-views
  • Elegant
  • Outdoor & indoor

Perched on top of the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Eve Penthouse & Lounge is a prime venue to enjoy Dubai from a new perspective. With a 34th floor location in Old Dubai, here you can enjoy amazing and complete views over the 'new' and ever-evolving skyline. Luxurious and elegant in decoration, both inside and out, the rooftop serves a large selection of fancy cocktails, wine and champagne, as well as plenty of international bites. Famous for its great and friendly atmosphere, this Dubai rooftop is a go-to spot for anything from nightly happy hour drinks to shisha and panoramics with a close one.

Rooftop bar Dubai Wane by SoMiya in Dubai
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Wane by SoMiya

$$$$ | 4th floor | Dubai Marina Mall
  • Highlights
  • Daytime pool lounge
  • Night time vibes
  • Marina-views

Located at the 5-star JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Wane by SoMiya is found right by the hotel's very impressive and 45 metre long Dubai rooftop infinity pool. Offering European laid-back glamour in a tropical-style setting, the spacious and airy terrace comes with dining tables as well as lounges, sunbeds, and cabanas all around. A poolside lounge during daytime, and at night turning into a vibrant restaurant and rooftop lounge, here you can indulge in Mediterranean and Asian light bites, as well as a wide selection of imaginative beverages.

Rooftop bar Dubai Estrellas Rooftop Lounge in Dubai
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Estrellas Rooftop Lounge

$$$ | 7th floor | Port Rashid
  • Highlights
  • Rooftop pool
  • Skyline view
  • Happy hour deals

Estrellas Rooftop Lounge is a pool bar & lounge located on the 7th floor of Canvas Hotel Dubai, a little bit outside downtown Dubai. The terrace offers stylish furniture, lounge sofas, a great rooftop swimming pool and an outstanding panoramic view of Dubai's skyline. From the extensive bar menu you can order stuff like platter of fresh seafood and contemporary cocktails, all at very human prices. There is also a nice selection for the sisha-lovers. Usually there is quite a vibe at the terrace, with different nightly events.

Rooftop bar Dubai Rooftop Terrace & Sports Lounge – The One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai
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Rooftop Terrace & Sports Lounge

$$$$ | 3rd floor | Dubai Marina
  • Highlights
  • Oriental feel
  • Ocean views
  • Cosy

Located just off Dubai Marina you find the One&Only Royal Mirage Resort and their a bit different rooftop bar, at least compared to other "classic" Dubai rooftops. With a round bar inside showing live sports, the outside open terrace is one of the more romantic, calm and cosy found in the city. Decorated in arabic style with embroidered cushions in the lounge sofas, mosaic tables and candles doing most of the lighting. From the rooftop bar you can order champagne, wines, classic cocktails, craft beer and a selection of Arabic mezzehs to enjoy with the panoramic ocean views.

Rikard Fredricson
Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.

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FAQ Dubai Rooftops
  • What is the age limit at Dubai rooftop bars?

    The legal drinking age in Dubai is 21, which means that the age limit at the rooftop bars in Dubai by standard is +21 (source). If the setting is more towards club, some venues might have a +25 restriction. People between 18-21 can usually visit rooftop bars in the company of a legal guardian, but not consume alcohol.

  • Can you smoke at Dubai rooftop bars?

    There are usually areas where you can smoke at the Dubai rooftop bars, since the laws against smoking at outside public areas are not as strict in UAE as in other countries (source). Shisha-smoking is also a big thing in Dubai, and many rooftop bars offers a special shisha-menu. However, note that E-cigarettes and Vaping is banned in Dubai.

  • What is the Dubai rooftop bar dress code?

    There is no general dress code on the Dubai rooftop bars, but most of the rooftop venues have a smart casual dress code. The dress code is usually more strict toward males, who should not wear shorts (especially not at night) and avoid sporting clothes, flips flops or other to casual clothing. However, during daytime the dress code is usually more casual, and venues with a rooftop pool can be visited in just shorts and t-shirt. You can find the specicifc dress code for each rooftop bar in Dubai by clicking them above.

  • Are Dubai rooftop bars free?

    The majority of Dubai rooftop bars has free entrance, as most of them are more lounges and restaurants. It is more common with a fee at the Dubai night clubs. If there is an entrance fee at the rooftop bars, it is usually in connection with an event, like a rooftop party with DJs and entertainment, or something even more special, like a New Year's Eve event. Booking a table at a rooftop bar in Dubai might mean a minimum spend.

  • When is the best time to visit a Dubai rooftop bar?

    The best time to visit a Dubai rooftop bar is late afternoon / early evening. This way you can enjoy both the fantastic Dubai sunset, and watch as the majestic skyline turns it nightly lights on. During daytime Dubai can get very hot, so rooftop visits at day is only recommended if the rooftop has a pool. During the very hot summers, the outdoor terraces are often completely closed, as it is to hot.

  • Do you have to be a hotel guest to visit a Dubai hotel rooftop bar?

    No, usually you do not have to be a hotel guest to visit a Dubai hotel rooftop bar. Almost all rooftop bars in Dubai are located at hotels, but they are almost always open to the public. There might however be sections of the rooftop that is exclusive to hotel guests, and there might be times of the day when the public cannot visit. This is for instance usually the case with Dubai rooftop pools, where the pool and terrace is only open to guests staying at the hotel during daytime.

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Rooftop bar Dubai

Rooftop-grade: 9/10

Prime season: Oct-April

Inhabitants: 1,7 millions

Climate: dessert

In Dubai there are lots of good and luxurious rooftop bars where many of them also are some of the best lounges in the city. Almost all Dubai sky lounges has a magical view and a very luxurious and stylish furnishing.

Prices are, unfortunately, quite juicy, but the quality and service make up for it. Regarding the pace the city build in, new skyscrapers and hotels pops up all the time - resulting in new rooftops.

Most rooftop bars in Dubai are within easy reach of each other. Some are located down in the center with city views, some are at the beach and Jumeriah, and a few little outside the city center.

A typical Dubai terrace is located at a luxurious hotel with fancy city views. What are you waiting for, get out there and search for the best places to drink with a view, and you will have a great time when visiting this amazing city.

About Dubai

Dubai is the UAE's largest city. ¾ of all inhabitants here are men due to the large number of male migrant workers. Unlike many other cities in the country Dubai has a more open attitude to foreign customs and the supply of pleasure, entertainment and other attractions are extensive. Among other things, the city of Dubai allow serving and purchasing of alcohol.

Food, drink and party on rooftop bars in Dubai

Most rooftop bars in Dubai are very luxurious with both the food and drinks of very high quality. On the roof terraces here, you can eat amazing Japanese tapas, traditional bar meals and fine tasting menus. Choose among the wide range of rooftop bars in Dubai and find your favorite in terms of food. Regarding drinks most are quiet similar. Classic cocktails, fine wines and champagne are frequent on roof terraces in Dubai. For those who like to party, there are some very good spots to hang out at. On many of Dubai’s rooftop bars you can party in style all night. The parties on the terraces are often in very luxurious style, but there are also a little more casual places.

Alltitude and views from the rooftop bars in Dubai

If you want to experience Dubai at high altitude and get a grand overview of the city, the perfect way is to visit one of Dubai's rooftop terraces. Some of the rooftop bars in Dubai overlooks the city center, a part of the Arabian Gulf and some a bit outside the city center with views of skyscrapers skyline. Given that all the towering skyscrapers being built here, the rooftop bars in Dubai are on very high level - both in the city and outside. Regarding the views and heights from the roof terrace of Dubai, there is something for everyone. Mightiest are almost those who have both sea and city views with a 360-degree angle.

Other attractions in Dubai

You must check out this website if you're looking for Dubai video guides. Amazing content! There are lots of things to do in Dubai, in addition to visiting the city’s rooftop bars. Or what do you say about the desert safari on a quad bike followed by surfing on the sand dunes, lie and lounging in a deck chair at one of Dubai's beaches, visit one of the city's gigantic shopping malls, stroll around the Dubai Marina or why not visit the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa. Here you can keep yourself occupied indefinitely.

Rooftop pools in Dubai

Dubai - one of the world's most luxurious and most modern cities. Obviously there are lots of good rooftop swimming pools here. Like everything else in Dubai the rooftop pools are also an in luxurious and modern style. Almost all rooftop swimming pools in Dubai has a great view of the city skyline and among the skyscrapers. Some also have beautiful sea views. To use any of the city's rooftop swimming pools, you need to book a room at the hotels that own these pools. The easiest way is to book directly with us. Here you can also find the best rates and deals for hotels in Dubai. Do not miss to experience the luxury of swimming in a rooftop pool while you gaze out over Dubai's towering buildings.

Flights and hotels in Dubai

Dubai’s Airport, Dubai International Airport, is located very centrally, which makes it easy to reach both from and to all who travel here. There is lots of air traffic from all over the world coming here, making the airport into a true hub. Given that Dubai is being expanded all the time, there are plenty of good and luxurious hotels here. The city oozes of luxury and modernity, and the same goes for the hotels. In Dubai you can find the 7-star Burj Al Arab, which ranks as one of the finest and best hotels in the whole world. For those with a smaller budget, there are also good value hotel given the awesome service you often get here. Many of the city's hotels have fantastic rooftop abrs and terraces at their disposal. And here's a list of the best hotels in Dubai with a view