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"Discover the Top 10 Outdoor Restaurants in Dubai for an Unforgettable Dining Experience"

Updated: Feb 10, 2023




Discover the Top 10 Outdoor Restaurants in Dubai


An Unforgettable Dining Experience


From dining by the water to soaring perches overlooking the city, these are some of our favorite places to dine al fresco in Dubai's wonderful winter season.

Whether you're looking for something fresh from the ocean or staples from the Mediterranean, we've rounded up the best outdoor restaurants, restaurant terraces for the summer, all with stunning views of the city.

Dubai the fastest growing city in the world for the last 15 years. And the number of excellent bars and restaurants is increasing every day.


More and more places are getting their alcohol permit from hotels, which has made this issue not a problem today.


One tip is to try to reserve your table during sunset, as you will get amazing views during this time of day.


Enjoy our list of the 10 best outdoor restaurants, rooftop restaurants in Dubai.


Park Hyatt Dubai

A beautifully presented dish of Twiggy served at La Cantine Restaurant in Dubai.
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On the sun-drenched shores of Park Hyatt's picture-perfect blue lagoon, Twiggy by La Cantine is a casual yet elegant outpost that captures the essence of riviera daydreaming.

The beautiful beachfront setting is divided between an open-air restaurant terrace, serving a delicious menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and the beach club, where plush loungers and luxury cabanas line the ivory sands that lead to a 100 meter glass infinity pool. clear water.


Twiggy by La Cantine

FOOD AND DRINK

Dubai Creek Club St - Port Saeed - Dubai, UAE


A sleek and modern interior view of Atelier M Restaurant in Dubai.
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When you combine the brilliant lights of Dubai Marina with enchanted flavours, it's easy to see why Atelier M is such a popular rooftop restaurant.

The menu of Mediterranean dishes has an Asian flair, and top sellers include creamy burrata, eleven spice duck, gourmet pizza, Japanese-style scallop risotto, and spicy black cod. But no matter what you choose, a treat awaits you thanks to the views from the terrace overlooking the skyscrapers of the surrounding neighborhood. It's a great date spot and also a great option for celebrations because as the night goes on, the pace picks up.

The celebration continues on a'secret rooftop,' where resident DJs keep the party going.

On the seventh floor, the restaurant serves Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine created by chef Mohammad Islam.

Food can be eaten indoors, in the restaurant or on the outdoor terrace, enjoying beautiful views of the marina and surrounding buildings.


On the eighth and ninth floors, you will find the indoor lounge and another terrace, both decorated to the nines in a classic Art Deco style, with lots of gold and glass.


You may enjoy panoramic ocean views as well as superbly created cocktails, traditional spirits, buckets of beer, and delectable champagne from this vantage point.


While the restaurant tends to have a sophisticated and laid-back vibe, the lounge is much more energetic, with large crowds, live DJs, ladies nights, and other fantastic events and services.


Atelier M

FOOD AND DRINK

7 / 7M Floor, Pier 7, next to Marina Mall PO Box 643720, Dubai


Le Meridien Mina Seyahi

A vibrant outdoor dining area with tables and chairs set up along the beach at Fish Beach Taverna Restaurant in Dubai.
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With its prime location and tables on the beach, this Greek-inspired seafood restaurant serves authentic Aegean cuisine in a relaxed beachfront setting.

Order a series of dishes to share in typical Greek style, allowing diners to sample traditional salads, spicy tzatziki, olive oil-soaked grape leaves, and masterfully grilled fish souvlaki.

You'll be yearning to book a one-way ticket to the Cyclades after you've dined at this heartfelt Greek tavern.

Proving popular every season, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi's Fish Beach Taverna has established itself as a place to dine with a view, thanks in large part to its open-air seaside setting.

During the day, diners can nibble on fried squid, simmered octopus, and other Aegean delicacies, while wiggling their toes on the silky sands of the private beach.

Guests dine on Greek mezze by candlelight at night, with floating lights illuminating the colourful blue and white decor.

Make sure to arrive before dark, as the restaurant's location gives you an unobstructed view of the famous Arabian Gulf sunset.


Fish Beach Taverna

FOOD AND DRINK

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort, Dubai Marina - Dubai, UAE.


Palm West Beach

A cozy and inviting dining area inside Aprons & Hammers Beach House Restaurant in Dubai, featuring comfortable seating and beach-inspired decor.
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Colorful fresh seafood dishes served at Aprons & Hammers' outdoor locations in La Mer, JBR and now Palm West

brand's first licensed point of sale. A nautical theme extends across the entire inside restaurant, outside patio, and umbrella-lined beach, emulating the atmosphere of a laid-back beach house.

In addition to welcoming guests to dine on lobster trays and crab cubes, shrimp, mussels, and mixed seafood, Aprons and Hammers Beach House also has a raw bar, serving fresh-peeled oysters and tiered seafood towers.


Aprons & Hammers Beach House

FOOD AND DRINK

The Beach Mall, JBR - Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates


Tree house

Taj Dubai

A unique and breathtaking dining experience at the Tree House Restaurant in Dubai, featuring a suspended tree house structure surrounded by lush greenery.
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For a luxuriant summer session, enjoy world-class dining on Treehouse Dubai's roof, which is now covered and air-conditioned.

True to its name, the restaurant offers elevated luxury, perched atop the exquisite Taj Dubai hotel.

In this urban hideaway, you'll find Renaissance-style accessories and enough leafy foliage to evoke the 'treehouse' vibe.

You'll find it all here, including mesmerizing views of the Burj Khalifa, live entertainment, impeccable service, and contemporary recipes infused with fine flavors.

The "Greenhouse" tent will be removed from Business Bay's urban rooftop in mid-October, just in time for the cooler weather, and will offer spectacular views of the Burj Khalifa and downtown Dubai.

Guests are invited to Remedy Sundays, Treehouse Ladies' Night, and a Happy Hour menu with new fall-inspired beverages. Shisha enthusiasts can also unwind with a daily assortment of classic and innovative flavours.


Treehouse Dubai

FOOD AND DRINK

Taj Dubai, Burj Khalifa Street - Dubai


Address Downtown

An elegant and sophisticated dining room interior at Zeta Restaurant in Dubai, featuring luxurious furnishings and warm lighting.
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Perched on the Address Downtown's expanded pool deck, Zeta is one of the best open-air restaurants in Dubai to enjoy views of the Dubai Fountain.

The Asian-inspired restaurant offers an extensive menu of delicious and perfectly presented Asian food with a California twist, served in a captivating outdoor setting.

If it's a dinner with a view you're looking for, it's a dinner with a view that you will get. The Zeta restaurant terrace at Address Downtown affords privileged panoramas of the district's gems, from skyscraper views from the ring to balcony seating over the dancing Dubai Fountain.

Signature rolls are a must-try for sushi lovers, but their grilled scallops with hoisin sauce and buttery black miso cod manage to elevate every meal.


Zeta

FOOD AND DRINK

Lobby Level, Address Downtown - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Dubai


W Dubai - The Palm

A contemporary and stylish dining area at Akira Back Restaurant in Dubai, featuring sleek furnishings and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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A stylish rooftop restaurant dreamed up by snowboarder-turned-chef Akira Back, this Japanese Korean hotspot atop W Dubai: The Palm oozes LA-cool, with its neon-lit terrace overlooking the archipelago of pools below. a highlight.

Chef Giovanni Ledon directs the daily operation of the kitchen, serving seasonally changing and adrenaline-pumping dishes full of innovation and creativity, such as raw octopus, yellowtail tartare and half-shell scallops from the Robata Grill.

This great restaurant from Las Vegas chef Akira Back is a hit with city gourmets. In addition, the views of the Dubai Marina are spectacular and unobstructed from its huge terrace. If you're hungry for specialty dishes like wagyu bulgogi, tuna pizza, or even a fresh variety of vegan dishes, this is the place to go for all of that, combined with sun- or moonlight-drenched panoramas and a salty sea breeze.

However, a word of advice: be prepared for the humidity of the beach; It's worth it for the food and the cozy feeling, if you ask us!


Akira Back

FOOD AND DRINK

W Dubai - The Palm, Palm Jumeirah


Raffles Dubai

A chic and modern dining area at Tomo Restaurant in Dubai, featuring a sleek and minimalist design with comfortable seating and warm lighting.
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A firm favorite among fans of Japanese cuisine, Tomo Dubai has been serving creative Japanese dishes from its enviable 17th-floor rooftop location at Raffles Dubai since 2013, and has been impressing visitors ever since.

From its elegant outdoor terrace, guests enjoy some of the best views of the downtown skyline, while on their menu, diners can feast on excellent sushi, tasty yakitori, and colorful stir-fried and grilled dishes.

Tomo, which is located on the 17th floor of the world-famous Raffles Hotel, is a restaurant and an experience in one.


Tomo is the kind of restaurant you go to when you want to impress, but also when you want to treat yourself, serving world-class Japanese cuisine and affording jaw-dropping views of the new Dubai skyline.

The atmosphere is upscale, yet private and relaxing, with indoor and outdoor seating, both with Japanese-inspired decorations.

The food is delicious and well worth a visit, with traditional Japanese dishes and newer and more modern inventions. Chef Chitoshi Takahashi serves up scrumptious noodle and rice dishes, as well as world-class Wagyu meat grilled to perfection.

Drink wisely; You can enjoy wines, traditional spirits and champagne, as well as a fantastic selection of Sake and Shochu, and delicious signature cocktails showcasing these Japanese drinks.

If eating is not in your plans and you want to enjoy drinks while watching an absolutely stunning sunset, you are more than welcome:

Tomo is furnished with tables and comfortable seating areas to suit all needs.


Tomo

FOOD AND DRINK

Sheikh Rashid Road Wafi City, Dubai, UAE


Emirates Financial Towers

A chic and fashionable dining room interior at La Cantine du Faubourg Restaurant in Dubai, featuring elegant furnishings and sophisticated decor.
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A stalwart on the DIFC food scene for nearly five years, La Cantine du Faubourg boasts one of the most elegant terraces in the city.

A coveted address for after-work drinks, fine French food for dinner, and one of the best Saturday brunches in Dubai, its twinkling-light-lit terrace surrounded by green foliage is a must-see.

Thanks to its charming Mediterranean décor, eclectic soundtrack, and traditional French cuisine, La Cantine promises to transport you to the aristocratic streets of Paris.


La Cantine du Faubourg

FOOD AND DRINK

La Cantine Du Faubourg, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, DIFC, Dubai, UAE


Jumeirah Mina A’Salam

A breathtaking dining area with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf at Shimmers Restaurant in Dubai, featuring comfortable seating and stylish decor.
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Shimmers, a long-standing Dubai beachfront restaurant, offers unparalleled views of Burj Al Arab and sherbet-hued sunsets in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Greek delicacies and fusion drinks are what really sets this beachfront spot apart - various sauces to share include htipiti, a spicy spicy feta cheese, while traditional must-have dishes like lamb moussaka make us dream of white sand beaches fringed by the deep blue of the Aegean Sea.

Shimmers is located on Madinat Jumeirah's private beach, with spectacular views of the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, in one of Dubai's greatest locations.

Offering residents Greek cuisine and an elegant, informal setting, whitewashed woods, turquoise-hued textiles, and relaxed seating on the sand offer an ideal beach getaway.


Shimmers

FOOD AND DRINK

Beach, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam

 







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