Best Rooftop Bars in Dubai

Dubai's rooftop bar scene is spectacular by any global standard — a city of impossibly tall towers, each competing for the most dramatic views over the Arabian Gulf, the desert, and the illuminated downtown that has risen from the sand in just three decades. The Burj Khalifa provides the backdrop against which Dubai's rooftop bars are measured, and the city has invested heavily in creating rooftop experiences that live up to it.

At.mosphere on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa is the world's highest restaurant and bar — the views defy description. The Nakheel Sky Garden on the 63rd floor of the Palm Tower offers unobstructed Palm Jumeirah views. Siddharta Lounge at the Grosvenor House, Soho Garden at Meydan, and the Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeirah represent the luxury end of the outdoor bar market. The growth of outdoor terrace culture in Dubai's cooler months (October–April) has made rooftop bars a central part of the city's social life.