Panoramic views
The 44th-floor setting gives wide views across Dubai Marina, Dubai Harbour, the skyline and The Palm.
Bar 44
Dubai Marina
Bar 44 is a sophisticated lounge on the 44th floor of Grosvenor House in Dubai Marina, known for panoramic views, cocktails and cigars. It suits a quiet drink, date-night conversation or a nightcap, with separate smoking, cigar and non-smoking areas.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
402 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Quiet atmosphere
Low music and a calm, cosy layout make it easy to talk without competing with loud nightlife.
Cigar lounge
The dedicated cigar area has comfortable leather couches, a broad cigar selection and Marina views.
Cocktails
Several guests praise the cocktails, including a balanced pear-and-gin drink called Tha Last Cocktail.
Helpful service
Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as attentive, welcoming and professional, including attentive drink service.
Conversation-friendly
The relaxed design and background music create a comfortable setting for intimate drinks or a date.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. If arriving late, confirm closing times first; one guest noted that weekend hours differ.
Choose section. Ask about seating before settling in: the main bar allows some smoking, alongside dedicated cigar and non-smoking sections.
Eat beforehand. Have dinner before taking the lift if you need a full meal, as one review found the food menu almost nonexistent.
Try happy hour. Ask about happy hour before ordering; reviews mention it running until 8 pm and describe it as a good deal.
Request a window. For the view, ask for a window table; a reviewer specifically recommended sitting next to the window.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grosvenor House Dubai, Al Emreef Street
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Fresh oysters
Fresh oysters were one of the dishes a reviewer enjoyed alongside drinks.
Tuna tartare
Tuna tartare was also specifically praised in a review of the food menu.
Happy hour
Reviews mention happy hour until 8 pm and describe it as a good deal.
Common Concerns
Smoking drift
Smoke can reach the non-smoking area, while some reviewers say the best views are in smoking rooms.
Limited food
Food is a weak point in several reviews, with some guests describing the selection as poor or nearly nonexistent.
Expensive drinks
The premium setting comes with high prices; one guest cited £10 for a 330ml bottle of beer.
Prebatched cocktails
One regular was disappointed that the bartender could not make requested drinks because the cocktails were prebatched.
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The Bottom Line
Bar 44 is a 44th-floor lounge in Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina, where the main draw is an indoor panorama across the Marina, Dubai Harbour, the skyline and The Palm. You can order cocktails, choose from cigars in the dedicated lounge, or settle in for a quiet drink with low music and conversation-friendly seating. A date-night visit or evening nightcap fits the mood better than a loud late-night party.
The layout matters here. Reviews describe a main bar with some smoking, a separate cigar area and a non-smoking section. That makes the choice clearer for cigar fans, but smoke has reportedly drifted into the non-smoking bar, and the non-smoking tables may have less impressive views.
There is no outside space, so expect reflections if you are trying to photograph the skyline through the windows. Cocktail feedback is mostly strong, though one regular was disappointed that requested drinks could not be made because the menu was prebatched. Food is less dependable: some guests enjoyed fresh oysters and tuna tartare, while others found the selection poor or nearly nonexistent.
Prices are high, including a reported £10 for a 330ml beer. Check closing hours if arriving late, ask about happy hour until 8 pm, and request a window table for the view.