Restaurants with a view in Dubai

These restaurants pair a meal with a view of the water or the skyline: one faces Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain, two look over Dubai Marina. All three publish their menus and prices, and all ask for smart casual dress.

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26 restaurants, sorted by recommended

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  • Burj Al Arab and the Dubai skyline across the sea, seen from a seafront promenade with a palm tree

    Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam

    • Seafood, Modern European
    • Jumeirah

    about AED 190 per person

  • Burj Khalifa and neighbouring towers silhouetted against a pink and orange sky at dusk

    The Restaurant, Address Sky View

    • Modern European
    • Downtown Dubai
    • Alcohol served

    about AED 175 per person

  • Burj Khalifa rising above the lit towers and road interchanges of Downtown Dubai at night

    Alto 54, Address Sky View

    • International, Asian
    • Downtown Dubai
    • Alcohol served

    about AED 95 per person

  • High view at night along a wide multi-lane road lined with skyscrapers, city lights spreading into the distance

    Luna, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC

    • Asian
    • Alcohol served

    about AED 115 per person

  • Edge of a rooftop swimming pool with a glass balustrade, looking out between glass towers over a wide city

    Privilege, SLS Dubai

    • International, Asian
    • Business Bay
    • Alcohol served

    about AED 125 per person

Price per person is our estimate for a meal without drinks. Price levels: $ under AED 100, $$ AED 100 to 250, $$$ AED 250 to 450, $$$$ over AED 450.

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurant has a view of the Dubai Fountain?

Thiptara at Palace Downtown sits on Burj Lake and looks towards the Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.

How much does dinner with a view cost?

On the published menus, mains run from AED 100 for pasta at Papas to AED 350 at Thiptara. Set menus cost AED 300 at Papas and AED 330 to AED 580 at Thiptara.

Can children eat at these restaurants?

Papas welcomes all ages except at Saturday brunch. At Asia Asia, guests under 21 can dine until 20:00. Thiptara does not publish a child policy.

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