The best bars and cafes in Dubai
On this list of the best bars and cafes in Dubai you will find the bars where tourists can find excellence for a reasonable price. The most important factor for us has been that the bar or cafe needs to have a pleasant ambiance. Dubai has so many chic lounges that offers such splendid cocktails and amazing views and cozy pubs where people can enjoy a beer with nice background music that it has been a joy to visit them. If you are curious what the best bars to visit in Dubai are then read on.
360° Bar
If you love getting entertained, this bar would be your best bet. The 360 bar is a modern, energetic, and trendy chill spot for tourists and residents alike. It’s perfectly located at the end of the beautiful Jumeirah Beach Hotel walkway offering its visitors a 360-degree view of the stunning Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
Its unrivaled entertainment reputation features local and international DJ mixes playing the latest and hottest tunes. That way you can have fun as you also enjoy their menu of theatrical Pan-Asian seafood. In a nutshell, the 360 bar is one of Dubai’s finest spots promising you a night of wining, dining and partying in style.
Barasti Beach Bar
When touring Dubai, it’s hard to go through your vacation without hearing of the bliss and splendors of the famous Barasti Beach Bar. Its reputation for being one of the best and most vibrant spots for both residents and holiday-goers in Dubai always precedes it. You can enjoy the different bars with quality drinks and shishas, or the big screen sport entertainment, or the beautiful outdoor beach-front setting with the stunning backdrop of Dubai Marina.
That’s not all, Barasti Beach Bar also features live band performances DJs and a scrumptious menu. At daytime it is a relaxed place for sunbathers and at in the evening it turns into a vibrant spot for a fantastic night out. The bar has a casual beachy and laid-back theme without a strict dress code. You’re welcome in casual shorts and flip flops or all dressed up, but just bring a good vibe with you. And it is one of the the few bars in Dubai with a great location that offers free admission and also has a new free car park.
Jetty Lounge
If you are more into the local culture and contemporary designs, the Jetty Lounge is the best place to go to in Dubai. It is situated at the private beach of the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel. The lounge boasts of being one of the best spots in the city built using chic Arabian architecture coupled with a stunning view of the Dubai skyline.
Jetty Lounge serves tasty beverages that come coupled with a variety of light snacks. Nothing compares to its laid back mood and chilled music selection. For those looking for a classy spot to take someone out to enjoy the setting sun with a glass of rosé, while relaxing in the white lounges with feet in the sand, the Jetty Lounge offers you everything you need to make your evening every bit memorable.
Cielo Sky Lounge
A very satisfying lounge bar with a sophisticated vibe to it is the Cielo Sky Lounge. As an open air rooftop bar that has a splendid panoramic view overlooking the stunning waters of Dubai Creek the venue itself cannot be rated anything other than exquisite. The view is nothing short of amazing. The lounge bar is located at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, which is easy to tell as the architecture of the building itself is shaped like a sail boat. The decor of this classic yacht club bar itself is modern, light and colorful giving it a fairly chic but accessible presentation. In the evening the decor also lights up giving it a nice classy vibe.
For the people looking to fill their bellies you can expect dishes like a seafood mixed grill, it is a yacht club after all, and chicken tortillas. You are expected to get a cocktail here which generally comes in smooth fruity flavours. If you imagine yourself watching a sundown with a light breeze and cocktail in hand, while enjoying some live DJ playing ambient dance music, well, then you’ve pictured Cielo Sky Lounge. At Meet The Cities we believe a visit is totally worth it.
Skyview Bar
The luxurious Skyview bar sits 200 m (656 ft) above sea level on the 27th floor of the famous seven star hotel Burj Al Arab. The bar’s lavish interior has been intricately designed to offer you the comfort and the intimacy you’d love to have in a luxury bar. Of course the staff are only outstanding professionals who give you a royal treatment. Prices are high, but having a drink in the Skyview Bar is the cheapest way to get into the iconic Burj al Arab. This is also one of the reasons why the high tea and afternoon tea at the Skyview Bar are so popular that a reservation is essential. During some periods it is sold out for weeks.
The bar is well known to have the best modern day classics and lavish mouth-watering cocktails. Nothing beats the view from this bar with floor to ceiling windows because you will get amazed by the dazzling Dubai skyline, the Palm Islands, the World Islands and the Persian Gulf while enjoying your delicious food and drinks. As this is a luxurious bar the dress code is smart casual.
Nezesaussi Grill Bar
Looking for a great sports bar in Dubai? Then Nezesaussi, which is short for short for New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, is your place as it has multiple television screens and one giant screen that display the major sport events. The venue is rugby inspired as the bar is rugby-ball shaped, the staff wears rugby jerseys and there are rugby memorabilia on the walls.
While watching the sports, you can enjoy the drinks and food that is inspired by these three countries. Their speciality are the huge portions of grilled food. It is the ideal place for large groups to gather, drink, eat and encourage their favorite sports team. Besides their main location at Manzil Downtown Dubai, they also have a location at The Address in Dubai Marina.
40 Kong
The 40 Kong outdoor rooftop cocktail lounge is located on the fortieth floor of The H Hotel on One Sheikh Zayed Road. This is one of the best lounge bars that you can find in Dubai. What makes it an exceptional rooftop bar are not only the stunning views and delicious cocktails, but also the decor that includes high chairs, lounge seats and trees which makes it more like a beach environment. 40 Kong provides you a distinct spot to relax after work, but it is also a great place for the nightlife as the DJ plays good music. The trendy rooftop cocktail lounge also includes a restaurant that provides a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. The quality of the drinks and food is top notch. Knowing that Dubai is in a desert, you can just imagine how the sky appears at night in this place. It is advised to dress according their dress code which is smart elegant.
Lock Stock & Barrel
Lock, Stock & Barrel is currently one of the hottest party bars in Dubai. It is known for its cool industrial looking interior, amazing music, especially when it comes to live rock bands performing popular cover songs, and showing big sport events on big screens. This makes the bar a great place for tourists and expats looking for an old school New York warehouse-style night of partying with a beer or cocktail in hand. The bar prides itself on the fact that it was recently awarded for it’s excellent food, with burgers, flat breads and grilled food featuring a prominent role on the menu. It also offers ladies nights, happy hours and famed brunches. So if you are looking for a real live rock cafe or pub in Dubai with great value for money then this will be a good venue for you.
Siddharta Lounge
On your search for the best lounge bars and cafes Dubai, you should make it a point of going to the sophisticated outdoor venue Siddharta Lounge. This iconic restaurant, bar, and lounge flaunts a fresh modern revamp with an awesome 360-degree view of the breathtaking Dubai Marina, the Arabian Gulf, and the Palm Jumeirah.
While there, you will be served with the finest beverages, Coastal Mediterranean and Asian cuisines perfect for a one person party or even a group. It is located at the elegant five-star Grosvenor House Hotel.
Mercury Lounge
Located in Four Seasons Resort Dubai, along Jumeirah Road, the bar has made a name for its fantastic Mediterranean and Arabic mix of dishes and style. Overlooking the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Skyline on the east and the Arabian Gulf on the west, this is indeed a fantastic place to be in Dubai. It is a classic and glamorous unique rooftop lounge that will give you a wow experience.
Mercury Lounge is not only known for its spectacular view of the city and its slick décor that is well trimmed with a gold touch, but also for its shishas and famous cocktails by professional mixologists and bartenders. At the Mercury Lounge is a minimum spend applicable on Thursday and Friday. The prices of the food and drinks are favorable as they compare to those of other establishments with the same level of refinement, but which lack Mercury’s amazing rooftop view. One night per week it is Exclusive Ladies’ High Heels Night, with some free drinks for the ladies.
Level 43 Sky Lounge
Beauty and magnificent are the only terms that can describe this open air bar in the Four Points by Sheraton hotel. Located at a height of 155 m (509 ft) up, Level 43 Sky Lounge is one of the highest outdoor rooftop lounges in Dubai and it also has an indoor dining area. The bar provides a stunning panoramic view. Its location on the Sheikh Zayed Road between all its skyscrapers makes it a perfect location to enjoy the beautiful sights over Dubai. On bright days you will even have a view on The Palm, the Burj Khalifa and the Burj Al Arab. The great collection of drinks and tasty treats with relaxed tunes makes it the perfect place for a high tea, or to ease off and watch how the sunset changes the colors of the sky after a long day in Dubai. Level 43 Sky Lounge is also offering ladies nights, music theme nights and happy hours.
Above
Above is an impressive rooftop lounge on the five-star Sofitel Dubai Downtown hotel. From this sophisticated venue in the vibrant downtown area the view on the Dubai skyline is postcard-perfect and the unobstructed view on the Burj Khalifa and the fountain show is spectacular. It has a luxury French style interior and is considered as one of the best designed rooftops in Dubai. A great advantage is that they have an outdoor airco, so that the lounge even feels comfortable during the warm summer months.
Besides their well-known exotic cocktails Above also offers premium brand spirits and an extensive wine list together with a wide selection of world foods and even shisha. Often live music or sweet tunes are played. The hostesses, the waiters and bartenders are professional and friendly. During daytime Above is very suited for a poolside brunch with the family and it becomes a popular spot for clubbers at night. Even guests that are price conscious are welcome to visit this beautiful rooftop bar during happy hour as they offer attractive prices on selected beverages.
Vault Bar
If style, class, and beauty come into consideration when looking for the best bars in Dubai, then the Vault bar must be on the list. Vault gets its name from the heavy bank safe-style doors at the entrance and also the lounge is designed as a vintage bank vault. The bar is located on the 71st and 72nd floor of the world’s largest all-hotel building, JW Marriott Marquis in the Business Bay area. You can imagine that it has stunning panoramic views.
They also have some of the best mixologists in Dubai who can make you an unforgettable glass of mixed beverages. Although this prestigious bar is known to be pricey, its lavish bar setting, first class beverages, fine selection of renowned cigar brands and awesome scenery are surely worth it. You can also enjoy their daily discounts during happy hours, or at ladies’ night.