Nikkei cooking
Peruvian diners praised the brunch as authentic, high-quality cuisine, with ceviche, sushi and lomo saltado all standing out.
Above Eleven
Palm Jumeirah
Above Eleven is a rooftop restaurant, lounge and sky bar in Palm Jumeirah, serving Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei food. Reviews make a strong case for the ceviche and sushi, especially at sunset, when terrace views and live music turn dinner or brunch into a lively evening out.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
914 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sunset views
The rooftop and terrace provide memorable sunset views across the Dubai skyline, beach and marina.
Brunch energy
Brunches combine generous food and drinks with DJs, live drummers or Latin entertainment, making them well suited to celebrations.
Fresh sushi
Guests specifically enjoyed fresh sushi, sashimi, maki rolls and sushi bites alongside the Peruvian dishes.
Live music
Latin bands and DJs regularly shape the atmosphere, with one guest being moved to a front-row table for the band.
Celebration care
For a birthday, the team provided a complimentary dessert and sang at the table; another guest received an anniversary treat.
Creative cocktails
Reviews highlight balanced cocktails, pisco drinks and the Oasis cocktail as worthwhile choices with dinner or brunch.
What to Eat at Above Eleven How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Above Eleven, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Above Eleven got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Ceviche Net +3
“We loved the Ceviche with the cocktails.”
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“We loved the Ceviche with the cocktails.”December 2025
“The ceviche was exquisite and the sushi was a lovely touch.”August 2025
Honorable mentions (20)
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Alfajores Net +1
“I loved the ceviche, sushi, sashimi, the starters, salad, crabs, chicken, the main courses, lomo saltado I love so much! And the Desserts wow! Sooo yummy! Alfajores, Tres Leches, Fruits and Ice cream!”
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“I loved the ceviche, sushi, sashimi, the starters, salad, crabs, chicken, the main courses, lomo saltado I love so much! And the Desserts wow! Sooo yummy! Alfajores, Tres Leches, Fruits and Ice cream!”February 2026
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Brunch Net +1
“Everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Stunning view and a fantastic brunch. Highly recommended!”
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“Everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Stunning view and a fantastic brunch. Highly recommended!”January 2026
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Cauliflower steak Net +1
“The Cauliflower Steak was slightly undercooked but still made for a pleasant vegetable dish.”
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“The Cauliflower Steak was slightly undercooked but still made for a pleasant vegetable dish.”August 2025
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Chicha morada Net +1
“The drinks also very delicious! We even made our own Pisco Drink! And I love Chicha Morada!”
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“The drinks also very delicious! We even made our own Pisco Drink! And I love Chicha Morada!”February 2026
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Duck as a main course Net +1
“Our evening was wonderful! Food was great, especially tuna ceviche and duck as a main course. Mochi was amazing. The atmosphere of the bar and the view were incredible. Highly recommend this place.”
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“Our evening was wonderful! Food was great, especially tuna ceviche and duck as a main course. Mochi was amazing. The atmosphere of the bar and the view were incredible. Highly recommend this place.”April 2025
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Fish ceviche Net +1
“Amazing dinner at Above Eleven: delicious fish ceviche, nobu, nigiri for starters and tuna for main course, paired with prosecco. The dessert was also amazing”
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“Amazing dinner at Above Eleven: delicious fish ceviche, nobu, nigiri for starters and tuna for main course, paired with prosecco. The dessert was also amazing”November 2025
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Hamachi rolls Net +1
“On the brighter side, the Tuna Ceviche and Hamachi Rolls were my favourites — fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour.”
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“On the brighter side, the Tuna Ceviche and Hamachi Rolls were my favourites — fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour.”August 2025
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Honshu maki roll Net +1
“The Honshu maki roll was a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and unique flavors. This is a MUST ORDER.”
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“The Honshu maki roll was a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and unique flavors. This is a MUST ORDER.”July 2024
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Honshu sushi Net +1
“I recommend trying Honshu sushi and Maguro Karai sushi, it is very tasty. This is the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted.”
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“I recommend trying Honshu sushi and Maguro Karai sushi, it is very tasty. This is the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted.”June 2025
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Lava cake Net +1
“For dessert, I recommend Lava Cake, it is a very tasty dessert.”
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“For dessert, I recommend Lava Cake, it is a very tasty dessert.”June 2025
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Lomo saltado Net +1
“I loved the ceviche, sushi, sashimi, the starters, salad, crabs, chicken, the main courses, lomo saltado I love so much! And the Desserts wow! Sooo yummy! Alfajores, Tres Leches, Fruits and Ice cream!”
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“I loved the ceviche, sushi, sashimi, the starters, salad, crabs, chicken, the main courses, lomo saltado I love so much! And the Desserts wow! Sooo yummy! Alfajores, Tres Leches, Fruits and Ice cream!”February 2026
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Maguro karai sushi Net +1
“I recommend trying Honshu sushi and Maguro Karai sushi, it is very tasty. This is the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted.”
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“I recommend trying Honshu sushi and Maguro Karai sushi, it is very tasty. This is the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted.”June 2025
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Maki rolls Net +1
“Incredible sashimi and maki rolls. Good vibe and music. Amazing views especially on the terrace.”
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“Incredible sashimi and maki rolls. Good vibe and music. Amazing views especially on the terrace.”January 2026
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Mochi Net +1
“Our evening was wonderful! Food was great, especially tuna ceviche and duck as a main course. Mochi was amazing. The atmosphere of the bar and the view were incredible. Highly recommend this place.”
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“Our evening was wonderful! Food was great, especially tuna ceviche and duck as a main course. Mochi was amazing. The atmosphere of the bar and the view were incredible. Highly recommend this place.”April 2025
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Passion fruit flan Net +1
“The passion fruit flan dessert was off the chain.”
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“The passion fruit flan dessert was off the chain.”August 2025
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Prawn tempura Net +1
“The prawn tempura was simply amazing, perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor.”
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“The prawn tempura was simply amazing, perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor.”July 2024
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Six-course menu Net +1
“We had dinner at Above Eleven and enjoyed an excellent six-course menu with creative chef’s dishes, great drinks, live music, and outstanding service.”
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“We had dinner at Above Eleven and enjoyed an excellent six-course menu with creative chef’s dishes, great drinks, live music, and outstanding service.”November 2025
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Tempura shrimp Net +1
“The ceviche and tempura shrimp were absolutely delicious, combining bold Peruvian flavors with delicate Japanese textures.”
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“The ceviche and tempura shrimp were absolutely delicious, combining bold Peruvian flavors with delicate Japanese textures.”December 2024
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Tres leches Net +1
“I loved the ceviche, sushi, sashimi, the starters, salad, crabs, chicken, the main courses, lomo saltado I love so much! And the Desserts wow! Sooo yummy! Alfajores, Tres Leches, Fruits and Ice cream!”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the ceviche, sushi, sashimi, the starters, salad, crabs, chicken, the main courses, lomo saltado I love so much! And the Desserts wow! Sooo yummy! Alfajores, Tres Leches, Fruits and Ice cream!”February 2026
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Yunza brunch Net +1
“had the yunza brunch at above eleven and honestly loved it! the mix of peruvian and japanese flavors was so unique, every dish felt fresh and different.”
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“had the yunza brunch at above eleven and honestly loved it! the mix of peruvian and japanese flavors was so unique, every dish felt fresh and different.”August 2025
Drinks 3
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Oasis cocktail Net +1
“Must try cocktail is Oasis!”
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“Must try cocktail is Oasis!”July 2026
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Pisco drink Net +1
“The drinks also very delicious! We even made our own Pisco Drink! And I love Chicha Morada!”
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“The drinks also very delicious! We even made our own Pisco Drink! And I love Chicha Morada!”February 2026
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Wine Net +1
“The wine? Absolutely exceptional — the kind that makes you close your eyes and just say wow.”
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“The wine? Absolutely exceptional — the kind that makes you close your eyes and just say wow.”December 2025
What to Avoid (4)
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A5 wagyu Net −1
“The “a5 wagyu” was so tough, it couldn’t be chewed. We only ate 1 slice of it.”
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“The “a5 wagyu” was so tough, it couldn’t be chewed. We only ate 1 slice of it.”January 2026
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Anticucho grille Net −1
“The Anticucho Grille was very disappointing, and the octopus didn’t quite impress either.”
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“The Anticucho Grille was very disappointing, and the octopus didn’t quite impress either.”August 2025
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Caviar Net −1
“We didn’t like the ceviche, the caviar was low quality.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We didn’t like the ceviche, the caviar was low quality.”January 2026
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Espresso martini Net −1
“There was a mistake with our cocktail, I ordered an espresso martini but they put some syrup in it which is disgusting and not in accordance with the original recipe at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“There was a mistake with our cocktail, I ordered an espresso martini but they put some syrup in it which is disgusting and not in accordance with the original recipe at all.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. Come early if sunset is the priority; one reviewer specifically recommends it for the best view.
Plan traffic. Build in extra travel time, as a review flags traffic on the route as a concern.
Share sushi. For groups, share the sushi first and let each person choose a Peruvian main course.
Ask for mocktails. If you do not drink alcohol, ask about non-alcoholic alternatives rather than assuming a welcome drink will be provided.
Late dining. The kitchen accommodated one table shortly before closing, so it may be worth calling or asking if you arrive late.
Walk-in option. Walk-ins have worked for some guests, who were later moved to better tables when space became available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Palm West Beach - Palm Jumeirah Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Common Concerns
Upselling
One dinner became distracting when staff repeatedly interrupted conversation to offer more wine, water and desserts.
NYE menu
A New Year’s Eve set menu was described as excessive, with several dishes considered inedible and the fish arriving cold.
Uneven mains
One visit found the main courses below the standard of the bar, appetisers and views.
Limited flexibility
The kitchen was reported to be unwilling to accommodate special requests, which may matter for dietary preferences.
Traffic delays
Traffic on the way to the restaurant can be a concern, so allow extra travel time.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
$600/person
terrace table with set menu
“As a restaurant for New Years Eve with a $600/person terrace table with set menu - not good at all”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Above Eleven is a rooftop Peruvian-Japanese restaurant, lounge and sky bar in Palm Jumeirah. It suits diners who want a view-led evening with Nikkei dishes rather than a quiet, purely formal meal. The menu gives you plenty to explore: reviewers repeatedly mention tuna ceviche, sushi and sashimi, while brunch guests enjoyed lomo saltado, desserts and pisco drinks.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Sunset from the terrace is a recurring highlight, and evenings can include DJs, live Latin bands or drummers. Brunch is especially lively, with flowing drinks, dancing and entertainment, making it a natural choice for birthdays or groups.
Service is often described as attentive and knowledgeable, and one birthday table received a complimentary dessert with a song. There are a few reasons to plan carefully. Traffic on the way in can be difficult, so allow extra time, and arrive early if sunset matters.
A group reviewer recommends sharing sushi and ordering individual Peruvian mains. Experiences are less consistent for special events: a New Year’s Eve set menu was criticised for excessive portions, cold fish and tough wagyu. Another guest found the kitchen inflexible with special requests, while one dinner felt disrupted by repeated offers of wine, water and desserts.
For a regular dinner, drinks or brunch, the reviews are considerably warmer than for that event package.