Top 50 rooftop bars ranked by Google ratings, reviews, and editorial acclaim
50 bars found
5,500 reviews
The world's highest rooftop lounge on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, sitting 442 meters above ground with 360-degree views of the UAE.
Must try: Wagyu Sliders
AED 120
Unrivalled height and legendary status
8,300 reviews
Iconic rooftop on the 54th floor of Address Sky View with the most recognizable close-up view of the Burj Khalifa, famous for its floral swing and infinity pool.
Must try: Lychee Martini
AED 95
Stunning close-up Burj Khalifa views
6,500 reviews
The undisputed king of Dubai's high-energy nightlife on the 16th floor of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, featuring a glass-lined swimming pool with Marina and city skyline views.
Must try: Frozen Margarita
AED 85
Electrifying party atmosphere
4,750 reviews
A veteran of the Dubai scene situated 155 meters above Sheikh Zayed Road, offering a neon canyon view of the city's main highway and Burj Khalifa with excellent value.
Must try: Chika Chika Shot
AED 75
Striking city panoramas of Sheikh Zayed Road
3,100 reviews
The world's highest 360-degree infinity pool at 210 meters above Palm Jumeirah, offering a literal bird's-eye view of the entire island with Asian-inspired tapas.
Must try: Yuzu Spritz
AED 90
Unique 360-degree infinity pool experience
4,200 reviews
Located on the 51st floor of the Palm Tower, featuring Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fusion cuisine with incredible woodwork ceiling inspired by traditional Japanese weaving.
Must try: Miso Black Cod
Stunning interior design with Japanese woodwork
1,200 reviews
The 'it' spot for the Marina social set on the 31st floor of W Dubai Mina Seyahi, focusing on sunset-to-starlight transitions with views of the harbor and Ain Dubai.
Must try: Sake Sour
Spectacular sunset views over the Marina
450 reviews
Designed by Jean Imbert atop the first Dorchester Collection hotel in the Middle East, featuring an ultra-exclusive pool deck, artistic floral aesthetic, and 110+ premium champagnes.
Must try: Dom Pérignon Cocktail
AED 110
Ultra-exclusive Dorchester atmosphere
3,800 reviews
The quintessential DIFC rooftop spanning three floors, with a Copacabana-inspired terrace featuring lush greenery, yellow umbrellas, and electro-tropical DJs.
Must try: Amazónico Sour
Vibrant rainforest-chic decor
1,800 reviews
A nocturnal restaurant and bar on the 52nd floor of The Palm Tower, offering 360-degree views and known for its Mediterranean menu and festive Opulence dinner parties.
Must try: CouCou Collins
Mesmerizing 360-degree panoramic views
2,200 reviews
On the 75th floor at 325 meters, one of the highest bars in the world featuring a swim-up bar, golden duck mascot, and two infinity pools open until 3 AM.
Must try: Golden Duck Fizz
One of the highest bars in the world
Berlin-underground vibe meets Dubai at 25hours Hotel, with a front-row view of the Museum of the Future and quirky jungle-themed decor.
Must try: Jungle Mule
Unique Museum of the Future views
2,800 reviews
Holds the Guinness World Record for the highest outdoor infinity pool in a building at 294 meters, serving Asian-fusion seafood with floating breakfasts.
Must try: Asian Fusion Cocktail
Guinness World Record infinity pool
1,500 reviews
A Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei bar that's a staple of Palm West Beach, featuring a colorful rainbow cocktail program and live salsa music nights.
Must try: Rainbow Pisco Sour
AED 80
Colorful and creative cocktail program
1,100 reviews
A Neo-Baroque mystic lounge on the 13th floor of Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, offering a romantic and sophisticated alternative to the louder clubs on the Palm.
Must try: Mystic Martini
Romantic Neo-Baroque atmosphere
2,000 reviews
One of Dubai's most established luxury rooftops at Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah, massively renovated in 2024 with enhanced Burj Khalifa and city skyline views.
Must try: Mercury Spritz
Established luxury reputation
4,500 reviews
A legendary rooftop at the Meydan Grandstand known for its massive scale, party institution status, live bands, and open-air vibe capturing Dubai nightlife essence.
Must try: Iris Signature Punch
AED 70
Legendary party institution status
900 reviews
Designed by Adam Tihany on the 8th floor of Four Seasons DIFC, a polished luminous lounge with glass-walled pool and terrace perfectly framing the Burj Khalifa.
Must try: Luna Negroni
Polished Adam Tihany design
1,600 reviews
An urban hideaway at Taj Dubai decorated with lush greenery and soft romantic lighting, offering one of the closest and most unobstructed views of the Burj Khalifa.
Must try: Garden Gin Fizz
Closest unobstructed Burj Khalifa views
A Marina staple at Grosvenor House known for its white-themed Mediterranean aesthetic, combining a cool outdoor pool with a sophisticated lounge overlooking Marina towers.
Must try: Mediterranean Spritz
Iconic white Mediterranean aesthetic
800 reviews
Greek Islands-inspired rooftop on the 46th floor of Taj JLT, offering a unique view of the Marina skyscrapers from the other side of Sheikh Zayed Road.
Must try: Mastiha Cocktail
Unique perspective of Marina skyline
A chic urban poolside bar at La Ville Hotel in City Walk, more intimate and relaxed than the Marina or Downtown giants, offering a boutique rooftop experience.
Must try: Rooftop Mojito
Intimate boutique atmosphere
3,200 reviews
An award-winning venue at Pier 7 with a balcony-style terrace wrapped around the Dubai Marina harbor, famous for ladies' night and Silk Road-inspired decor.
Must try: Silk Road Sour
Award-winning Silk Road concept
A larger 10,000 sq ft version of the original on the 15th floor of Andaz by Hyatt, featuring a 360-degree terrace with views of Burj Al Arab and Atlantis.
Must try: Lemongrass Collins
Massive 10,000 sq ft space
Inspired by South Beach Miami at W Dubai The Palm, the only rooftop on the Palm West Crescent with 360-degree views to watch the sun set into the Arabian Gulf.
Must try: South Beach Punch
Only 360-degree rooftop on Palm Crescent
2,500 reviews
On the 35th floor of Hilton Dubai The Walk, famous for white-and-blue decor and ocean-side vibe, a premier spot for sunset watching in JBR.
Must try: Ocean Breeze Cocktail
Premier JBR sunset spot
A sleek intimate lounge on the 40th floor of The H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, offering a romantic view of old and new Dubai skylines.
Must try: Kong Espresso Martini
Romantic intimate atmosphere
1,400 reviews
Offers a unique perspective of the old Dubai skyline from across the Creek with white Ibizan-inspired decor creating a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Must try: Ibiza Sunset Cocktail
Unique Old Dubai Creek perspective
A traditional Japanese rooftop at Raffles Dubai known for its sake selection and terrace offering one of the best Downtown skyline views from the Old Dubai side.
Must try: Premium Sake Flight
Excellent sake collection
Spanning three floors at the top of Pier 7, a multi-concept venue with a Mediterranean-inspired rooftop offering 360-degree views of the Marina.
Must try: Aperol Spritz
360-degree Marina views
An Instagram-focused lounge at Meydan Hotel open until 4 AM, known for its shisha and garden-inspired rooftop design.
Must try: Mood Garden Cocktail
Open until 4 AM for late-night drinks
A colorful Miami-inspired venue on the 3rd floor of Pullman Downtown offering a direct low-angle view of the Burj Khalifa.
Must try: Pink Flamingo Cocktail
Direct low-angle Burj Khalifa view
One of the oldest rooftop bars in Dubai at Radisson Blu Media City, a favorite for the Media City crowd with views of the Palm and the sea.
Must try: Classic Mojito
AED 65
Great value and affordable drinks
On the 23rd floor of Grand Plaza Movenpick in Media City, offering affordable upmarket chic with two terraces—one for sunset and one for city lights.
Must try: Sunset Spritz
Dual terrace concept for sunset and city lights
1,000 reviews
An industrial-chic rooftop at Pier 7 in Dubai Marina with a focus on good vibes and casual outdoor seating.
Must try: Cargo Craft Beer
Relaxed casual atmosphere
A hidden gem at Canvas Hotel in old Bur Dubai, featuring a glass-bottom pool and 360-degree views of the city skyline.
Must try: Estrella Spritz
Hidden gem away from tourist crowds
700 reviews
A 34th-floor penthouse bar at Hyatt Regency Creek Heights with an eclectic high-fashion theme and terrace overlooking the Dubai Creek.
Must try: Eve's Garden Cocktail
High-fashion eclectic design
600 reviews
A high-energy Japanese-theatre-themed rooftop at St. Regis Downtown featuring live performances by geishas and samurais with Burj Khalifa views.
Must try: Samurai Sake
Unique Japanese theatre live performances
500 reviews
A biophilic green oasis at The Dubai EDITION in Downtown with arguably the city's most spectacular infinity pool and close-up views of the Burj Khalifa.
Must try: Botanical Gin & Tonic
Most spectacular Downtown infinity pool
A sophisticated speakeasy-style rooftop at Grosvenor House known for premium wines, champagnes, and 360-degree views of the Marina at night.
Must try: Vintage Champagne
Excellent wine and champagne list
400 reviews
The newest and most innovative entry on the 27th floor of The Link at One&Only One Za'abeel, featuring the UAE's longest infinity pool and 360-degree city views.
Must try: Tapasake Martini
AED 100
UAE's longest infinity pool on The Link
350 reviews
A Parisian-inspired rooftop at Burj Plaza in Downtown offering soft lighting and a sophisticated view of the Burj Khalifa.
Must try: French 75
Elegant Parisian atmosphere
A unique venue located on an actual helipad at Dubai Festival City, offering wide-open views of the city and a festival-like atmosphere.
Must try: Cherry Blossom Spritz
Unique helipad setting unlike any other bar
A Japanese-Peruvian fusion rooftop on the 12th floor of Address Fountain Views with a massive terrace overlooking the Dubai Fountains and Burj Khalifa.
Must try: Pisco Passion
Direct Dubai Fountains views
A modern chic rooftop lounge at JA Lake View Hotel in south Dubai overlooking the resort's golf course and the ocean.
Must try: Golf Course Sunset
Unique golf course and ocean views
A high-energy rooftop pool and lounge on Palm West Beach with 360-degree views of the Marina and the Burj Al Arab.
Must try: Palm Punch
360-degree Marina and Burj Al Arab views
A daytime pool club and vibrant nighttime lounge at Address Dubai Marina overlooking the Marina harbor.
Must try: Marina Sunset
Day-to-night versatility
A bright colorful poolside bar at Pullman Dubai Downtown offering a quirky funky atmosphere and direct Burj Khalifa views.
Must try: Lolita Passion Fruit
Quirky colorful atmosphere
A rooftop lounge at Courtyard by Marriott in the World Trade Centre district known for shisha, Arabic nights with belly dancing, and Sunday brunches.
Must try: Arabic Coffee Cocktail
Great shisha and Arabic entertainment
Located 200 meters above sea level on the 27th floor of the world's most luxurious hotel, offering a sophisticated ultra-exclusive environment for cocktails.
Must try: Gold Cocktail
AED 130
Inside the iconic Burj Al Arab