Eat & drink — Dubai

rooftop · Sheikh Zayed Road

Level 43 Sky Lounge

Sky-high views of Burj Khalifa

Chill sky bar with panoramic views of Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, and Sheikh Zayed Road skyline.
Open until 3 AM for late-night drinks.

Season: winterBook on Headout

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rooftop · JBR

Pure Sky Lounge

Sunset over Palm Jumeirah and Ain Dubai

Rooftop bar and restaurant at JBR with stunning sunset views of Ain Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.
Perfect for golden hour drinks.

Best: Golden hourSeason: winter

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rooftop · JLT

Paros

Mediterranean chic meets Dubai Marina panoramas

Chic Mediterranean lounge with panoramic views of Dubai Marina skyline.
Stylish setting for drinks with a view.

Season: winter

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rooftop · Address Beach Resort

The Lounge

Beachfront lounge open around the clock

24-hour lounge at Address Beach Resort offering flexibility for any time of day.
Elegant beachfront setting with Dubai views.

Season: winterBook on Headout

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restaurant

Ichiryu Ramen House

Solo ramen booths for private dining

$$

Japanese solo dining concept with private booths.
Thick, flavorful broth in both red and black ramen varieties.
Unique intimate dining experience.

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cafe · Jumeirah

Seva Table

Hidden plant-based cafe worth finding

Order: Pink pitaya bowls

$$Reservations recommended

A beloved hidden cafe behind Magrudy's Bookstore serving creative plant-based dishes like pink pitaya bowls, Venezuelan arepas, and eggless omelettes.
Reservations recommended.

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fine dining · Madinat Jumeirah

Pai Thai

Boat to a secluded Thai romance

$$$$

A romantic Thai restaurant accessible only by wooden boat along Madinat Jumeirah's waterways.
Refined authentic cuisine perfect for special occasions and intimate celebrations.

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restaurant · The Pointe

Mura Restaurant

Amalfi Coast vibes at The Pointe

Order: Napoli pizza and truffle risotto

$$

A newly-opened Italian dining venue with dreamy Amalfi Coast-inspired ambiance.
Generous portions of Napoli pizza and truffle risotto, reasonably priced wine, perfect for date nights.

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restaurant · Al Barari

The Farm Al Barari

Hidden oasis wrapped in tranquility

Order: Truffle pizza and calamari

$$

A secret date venue tucked in a green oasis with exceptional truffle pizza and calamari.
Relaxed setting, quick service, though far from public transport.

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restaurant · Al Ghurair Centre

Romantic Bakar

Korean BBQ feast for sharing

Order: Seasoned Bulgogi and Korean Chicken BBQ

$$$

Perfect for group dining with a set meal including 5 grilled meats, unlimited sides and rice, and soft drinks.
Seasoned Bulgogi and Korean Chicken BBQ are standouts.

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coffee · Expo 2020

The Burrow

Secret garden cafe at Expo

$

Hidden gem tucked in Al Forsan Park at Expo 2020 with fresh blooms and outdoor garden seating.
Perfect for peace and quiet with organic teas and shareable cheese buns.

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street food · Museum of the Future

SALT Camp x Museum of the Future

Colorful campsite meets futuristic museum

Order: Burgers and fries

$$

A vibrant pop-up campsite with comfort food like burgers and fries, live music at sundown, and an ultra-Instagrammable setting.
Huge portions perfect for sharing.

Best: Sundown

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food hall · Garhoud

Century Village

Rustic European village in Garhoud

$$$

A restaurant complex with rustic European charm offering Portuguese, Japanese, and Irish pub fare.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals available at select spots.

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fine dining · Downtown Dubai

At.mosphere

Dine in the clouds above Dubai

Located in Burj Khalifa, At.mosphere offers world-class fine dining with breathtaking views from one of the highest restaurants on earth.

Book on Headout

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restaurant · Al Jaddaf

Seafood Night at Marriott Al Jaddaf

Friday seafood feast at The Market

Every Friday, The Market Place buffet is loaded with fresh oysters, mussels, crabs, and a live Seafood Cajun station.
A seafood lover's paradise.

Timing

Every Friday

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coffee · Museum of the Future

Parker's Pop-Up Cafe at Museum of the Future

Hidden cafe inside futuristic museum

Order: Mac n Cheese and Truffle Fries

$$

A hidden pop-up cafe on the Museum of the Future terrace serving coffee and comfort food like Mac n Cheese and Truffle Fries.
No museum entry ticket needed—just take the elevator to the terrace.

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restaurant · JBR

Zou Zou at The Beach

Royal Turkish breakfast with Ain Dubai views

$$

Turkish and Lebanese restaurant serving an incredible Sini Breakfast platter for two (89 AED) with cheese, sujuk, eggs, pastries, and more, plus stunning Ain Dubai views from The Beach JBR.

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restaurant · Palm Jumeirah

Koko Bay

Bali vibes meet beachside brunch

$$

Tropical Bali-inspired restaurant at Palm West Beach with laidback atmosphere and hearty, reasonably priced breakfast options.
Perfect for lazy weekend mornings by the water.

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fine dining · Burj Al Arab

Pier Chic

Romance on a pier, Burj views

$$

One of Dubai's most romantic dining venues, perched on a pier with stunning Burj Al Arab views.
Exceptional Italian cuisine with special Restaurant Week deals making luxury accessible.

Book on Headout

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restaurant · Mangrove Beach

Mikoko

African lodge hidden in UAE mangroves

$$

Stunning African-style restaurant nestled in the mangroves near Mangrove Beach in Umm Al Quwain.
Unique setting worth the drive, with restaurant receipt waiving the 20 AED entrance fee.

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restaurant · Mall of the Emirates

Konjiki Hototogisu

Tokyo's Michelin star lands in Dubai

$$

Michelin-starred ramen from Tokyo serving uniquely complex shoyu ramen with clam tare, black truffle, porcini oil, and chicken broth.
A must-try for serious ramen lovers.

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coffee · Al Quoz

La Nena

Spanish aesthetics in industrial Al Quoz

$

Dubai's most aesthetically pleasing cafe, a Spanish concept store hidden in Al Quoz's industrial neighborhood.
Exceptional iced Spanish latte and tiramisu cheesecake in Instagram-worthy surroundings.

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