Dubai Marina is one of the wealthiest areas in the metropolitan, with exclusive dining and the Dubai Marina Mall offering exclusive brands and services for different occasions - just around the corner.
Looking for a rooftop bar where you can cool off after a day in the city? You are in luck, we have gathered 8 of the best Dubai Marina rooftops.
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On the 77th floor of Address Beach Resort you find this beautiful open-air rooftop bar, located in the Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Open until 2am every day, Zeta’s menu features culinary Asian fusion dishes. Sashimi, Iced Oyster and Miso Lobster are some of the delicious courses that you can treat yourself to in this unbelievable environment.
The circle-shaped bar is designed so that guests can mingle around, 300 meters up in the air. It serves expertly crafted mixed drinks, all to panoramic views extending across the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah.
This rooftop is also home to the world’s tallest infinity pool, so you can imagine that this is a popular venue to visit during both the hot days and starry evenings. For a table at the rooftop bar, it’s necessary to book in advance.
ZETA SEVENTY SEVEN
Don’t be fooled by the name of this venue. The slogan is: 'come for the view, stay for the experience', and here you can truly enjoy a full day and/or night filled with entertainment, vibes, food and drinks. The Bla Bla-concept has revolutionized the social scene, with 21 bars and a luxurious beach club and restaurant.
With the view of the world’s largest Ferris wheel and the Persian Gulf you find not only one, but five bars to choose from at the Bla Bla rooftop. The Graffiti bar is made to resemble the streets of New York while The Record Room bar comes with old vinyl’s decorated on the walls. In the Lounge Bar you find the perfect setting for a mingle whereas the Lightbox Bar offers 20 combinations of drinks. Finally the rooftop serves traditional tastes of Ireland in The Irish bar.
Visit for sunny and luxurious hours at the beach club and restaurant, then head to the Bla Bla rooftop for sundowners and fun-filled nights.
BLA BLA DUBAI
While walking among the swaying palms of the Dubai Marina, take the chance to head up to the 35th floor of the Hilton Dubai The Walk, where you find the Pure Sky Lounge & Dining.
Blending interior seating with two outdoor terraces (one more towards dining and one more lounge), here you are surrounded with fantastic views over the Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf.
The rooftop menu features contemporary sharing food, along with a great selection of well made signature cocktails and trendy bartender surprises. Try the Hilton Galaxy, Honey Sour or Marshmallow Martini.
Indulge in food and drinks and marvel as the sun goes down in the horizon of the Persian Gulf. The rooftop is popular, so make sure to book a table for a dining experience. For cocktails, you can hang out in the bar.
PURE SKY LOUNGE & DINING
Pier 7 has seven different restaurants, providing Arabic, Asian and European flavours. Inside the pier, on the 6th floor, you’ll find the elegant Asia Asia, a concept established both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
With both a restaurant and a lounge, this rooftop venue is a great spot to get comfy and explore the Pan-Asian flavours, with lovely views over the Dubai Marina.
For beverages, Asia Asia offers both a wine menu and a drink menu, filled with everything from crafted signature cocktails to champagne and sake.
Except from offering an elevated dining and drink experience every evening, Asia Asia also has 'Go Geisha Ladies Night' and 'Spice Route Brunch' with DJs and good vibes.
ASIA ASIA
The 39th floor Rex Bar, found at the InterContinental Dubai Marina, is inspired by the ocean and the SS Rex Ocean Liner.
Furnished in a navy style the rooftop bar serves Peroni Nastro Azzurro to the sounds of Italian beats. The outdoor terrace has navy-colored designer lamps and a blue checkered pattern covering the floor.
Open during the more pleasant winter season, the roofop bar offers much more than only beer. Here you can enjoy refreshing signature cocktails and a selection of red and white wine, as well as Italian spirits.
Food-wise, Rex Bar presents an exquisite selection of Italian classics. Among the plates you can find burrata with sun-ripened figs, carpaccio with truffle and mustard dressing, homemade ravioli with wild mushrooms and arancini with wagyu beef and saffron.
REX BAR DUBAI
Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar, with its spectacular view of the scyscrapers, offers a unique setting in the Dubai Marina.
The rooftop bar has an open air lounge area and a swimming pool placed in the centre. The lights from the skyscrapers as the backdrop together with the state-of-the-art sounds makes it the perfect place for a night out in the middle of the metropolitan.
The bar menu is described as a 'coastal Mediterranean collection of dishes infused with Asian flavors'. For a light snack, order roasted tomatoes and ricotta crostini and ceviche. Combine with a Siddharta Spritz – a drink with strawberry infused aperol, prosecco and gin.
Look out for the latest DJ lineups and make sure to book a table to not miss out on a good experience in this vibrant environment.
SIDDHARTA LOUNGE
The rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge Atelier M in Dubai Marina is designed to give you a panoramic experience. With international DJs and an unbeatable atmosphere, you can unwind over several levels, including the open-air rooftop.
The chef in the restaurant, Mohammad Islam, is award-winning and has worked at The Ritz-Carlton and Chateau Marmont. He has created a fine dining menu, featuring Mediterranean cuisine with Japanese influences.
At the lounge and rooftop bar you can enjoy bar bites divided into tiki and punches, sours, spritzes and timeless classics, as well as a generous selection of wine.
If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion with a private party, Atelier M also organizes a variety of events.
ATELIER M
In the heart of Dubai Marina, accompanied by a 45 metre infinity pool, Wane by Somiya has a rooftop bar ideal for an eventful day and vibrant nights.
Whether you are looking for a lounge environment or more festive vibes, the terrace at the five star hotel JW Marriott Hotel Marina has got you covered, with a mix of live entertainment and imaginative drinks.
At the rooftop you also find Le Kong, a restaurant with a modern mix between French and Japanese cuisine. Outside the restaurant is an impressive sculpture by the French artist Idriss B, with the same name as the restaurant.
WANE BY SOMIYA
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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