Best Rooftop Restaurants in Dubai: Views, Prices and Tips

The best rooftop restaurants in Dubai, from CÉ LA VI facing the Burj Khalifa and High Society's infinity pool to Nikkei at NAZCAA, Japanese dining in DIFC and sunset views over the Marina and Palm Jumeirah, with prices and tips.

Last updated: October 25, 2026

Best For

A Burj Khalifa view: CÉ LA VI or NAZCAA in Downtown Dubai
Poolside luxury: High Society at The Lana
Japanese food with a view: CLAP in DIFC
Sunset over the sea: ATTIKO or ZETA Seventy Seven
A view on a smaller budget: Observatory Lounge in Dubai Marina

Few cities do rooftops like Dubai. From terraces facing the Burj Khalifa to sky-high lounges above the Marina, the city's rooftop restaurants combine views, cocktails and food, often with a DJ once the sun goes down.

This guide covers eight rooftop and sky-high restaurants that were open at the time of writing, grouped by area, with prices in UAE dirhams (AED) and tips for getting the best table.

Before You Book: At.mosphere Is Closed

At.mosphere, on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, is often listed as Dubai's highest restaurant, but it is temporarily closed for renovation, along with the other restaurants at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa. Several Dubai venues changed hours in 2026, so confirm opening times before you go.

How We Chose These Rooftops

This is an editorial selection, not a scientific or absolute ranking. We favoured venues with real outdoor terraces or sky-high settings, good food and strong views, across different areas of the city. We checked addresses, opening status and prices against official venue and hotel information and recent reports.

The guide is compiled from published sources, not from personal visits. Many rooftops charge minimum spends, especially for the best tables, so check when booking.

Dubai Rooftop Restaurants at a Glance

Rooftop	Area	Cuisine	Price	Best for
CÉ LA VI	Downtown Dubai	Modern Asian	From about AED 185	Burj Khalifa views
NAZCAA	Downtown Dubai	Nikkei	From about AED 185	A view by the pool
High Society	Business Bay	French-Riviera small plates	Minimum spends apply	Poolside luxury
CLAP	DIFC	Japanese	About AED 400 average	A stylish dinner
Level 43 Sky Lounge	Sheikh Zayed Road	Bar bites and Japanese	From about AED 185	A 360-degree view
ATTIKO	Dubai Marina area	Pan-Asian	Cocktails about AED 75	Sunset and DJs
Observatory Lounge	Dubai Marina	Asian and Latin American	Drinks from AED 33	Value
ZETA Seventy Seven	JBR	Asian seafood	AED 477 dinner minimum spend	The highest terrace

Prices are per person and come from 2026 listings and venue information. "From" prices are booking-platform starting levels, so a full dinner with drinks will cost more.

Downtown Dubai and Business Bay

CÉ LA VI

Address: Level 54, Address Sky View, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai

CÉ LA VI sits on the 54th floor of Address Sky View, with a terrace that looks straight at the Burj Khalifa. The menu is modern Asian, and the venue combines a restaurant, a sky bar and a club lounge, with DJs later in the evening. Its Saturday Brunch on 54 is one of the city's best-known rooftop brunches.

Price and booking: booking listings show prices from about AED 185 per person for dinner. The Saturday brunch costs AED 390 with soft drinks, AED 490 with house beverages and AED 690 with Champagne. Book a terrace table for sunset. A dress code applies.

NAZCAA

Address: Level 12, Address Dubai Mall, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai

NAZCAA serves Nikkei cuisine, a blend of Peruvian and Japanese cooking, on the 12th floor of Address Dubai Mall, beside the hotel's infinity pool. It is lower than other rooftops in this guide, but the terrace sits close to the Burj Khalifa, giving one of the most direct views of the tower in the city.

Price and booking: booking listings show prices from about AED 185 per person. Ask for an outdoor table facing the Burj Khalifa, and book for sunset or the evening light shows.

High Society

Address: 30th floor, The Lana – Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai

High Society crowns The Lana hotel with an infinity pool and wide views across the Burj Khalifa, Downtown and the Dubai Water Canal. Chef Jean Imbert's menu focuses on light, French-Riviera-style dishes such as sea bass carpaccio and lobster salad, plus caviar and oysters, and the venue holds one of the city's largest Champagne collections.

Price and booking: minimum spends apply in the evening; a recent diner review reported about AED 200 per person, rising to about AED 1,000 per person for front-row tables. Daytime pool access has been offered at AED 750 to AED 800 per person, fully redeemable on food and drinks. Dress is smart elegant.

DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road

CLAP

Address: Level 9, Gate Village 11, DIFC, Dubai

CLAP is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar with a large, leafy terrace above the financial district and views toward the Burj Khalifa. Chef Keizo Seki runs a robata grill alongside sushi and other Japanese dishes, and the restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide. It gets loud and lively at sunset.

Price and booking: listings put the average spend at about AED 400 per person (about $110). Guests must be 21 or over. Book a terrace table at sunset, and reserve two weeks ahead for groups of six or more.

Level 43 Sky Lounge

Address: Level 43, Four Points by Sheraton, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Level 43 Sky Lounge offers 360-degree views over Sheikh Zayed Road and the city skyline from an open-air terrace. The menu includes cocktails and bar bites with Japanese influences, and the lounge regularly hosts live music in the evening.

Price and booking: booking listings show prices from about AED 185 per person. It is one of the more relaxed high-floor terraces in central Dubai, and a good choice for drinks with a view before dinner.

Dubai Marina and JBR

ATTIKO

Address: 31st floor, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai

ATTIKO is a high-energy rooftop lounge on the top floor of W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, with views over the Gulf, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters and the Marina skyline. The menu is Pan-Asian, and DJs take over as the evening goes on. It is one of the best spots in the city for a sunset drink.

Price and booking: cocktails have been listed at about AED 75, and a tasting menu at about AED 495. ATTIKO is for guests aged 21 and over. Arrive before sunset for the best light.

Observatory Lounge

Address: 52nd floor, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Dubai Marina

Reopened after a refurbishment, Observatory Lounge occupies the 52nd floor of the Dubai Marriott Harbour, with panoramic views over Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. The sharing menu blends Asian and Latin American flavours, with dishes such as black cod miso skewers and ceviche.

Price and booking: drinks start from about AED 33 during sunset hours, and on Mondays the "52 on 52" offer serves selected dishes and cocktails at AED 52. It is one of the best-value sky-high views in the city.

ZETA Seventy Seven

Address: Level 77, Address Beach Resort, The Walk, JBR, Dubai

ZETA Seventy Seven sits beside one of the world's highest outdoor infinity pools, about 300 meters up on the 77th floor of Address Beach Resort. The Asian-inspired, seafood-focused menu includes oysters, miso lobster and wagyu, with views over Ain Dubai, Bluewaters, Palm Jumeirah and JBR Beach.

Price and booking: the hotel lists a minimum spend of AED 477 per person for dinner. ZETA Seventy Seven is for adults only, and the pool is reserved for hotel guests. A Saturday brunch is also offered; check current prices with the hotel.

How to Choose

For a Burj Khalifa view: CÉ LA VI, NAZCAA or High Society.
For Japanese food: CLAP.
For sunset over the sea: ATTIKO or ZETA Seventy Seven.
For a party atmosphere: ATTIKO or CÉ LA VI.
For value: Observatory Lounge.
For the highest terrace: ZETA Seventy Seven.

Tips for Rooftop Dining in Dubai

Time it for sunset. Book 30 to 45 minutes before sunset to see the city in daylight, at golden hour and lit up at night.
Check minimum spends. Many rooftops charge a minimum spend per person, higher for front-row or window tables.
Bring ID. Several rooftops, including CLAP, ATTIKO and ZETA Seventy Seven, admit only guests aged 21 and over.
Dress smart. Most rooftops have a smart casual or smart elegant dress code.
Go in the cooler months. Terraces are most pleasant from roughly October to April.