Panoramic Views
The rooftop gives you 360° views across Dubai Creek and the skyline.
Cielo Sky Lounge
Port Saeed
Cielo Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar in Port Saeed with broad Dubai Creek and skyline views, especially striking around sunset. You can settle in for cocktails and Mediterranean-style bites, then stay for music, shisha and a livelier late-evening atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,159 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sunset Setting
Sunset drinks are a standout experience, with city lights and waterfront scenery adding to the date-night appeal.
Creative Cocktails
Reviews highlight interesting cocktails that are not only inventive but well made.
Seafood Bites
The prawns saganaki is singled out, while other reviews praise the seafood and sharing-style dishes.
Live Music
DJs and music help shift the venue from a relaxed sunset lounge into a livelier evening spot.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe the team as attentive, welcoming and helpful throughout the visit.
Open-Air Lounge
The outdoor setting lets you enjoy the nightlife atmosphere without feeling enclosed indoors.
Shisha Option
Shisha is available, and one reviewer specifically described theirs as smooth and flavorful.
Tips for a Better Visit
Time It. Aim for around 5pm if sunset scenery is your priority; one reviewer called it the best time to visit.
Ask Ahead. A reviewer found no advance booking was needed, but check before going if you want a particular table or time.
Use Parking. Driving is relatively straightforward: a review mentions easy parking and a large parking area.
Try Seafood. Consider the prawns saganaki, chicken wings or crispy calamari; these were specifically recommended by diners.
Check Temperature. If your food arrives cool, raise it immediately, since one diner could not get a reheating request fulfilled.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Creek Resort
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Chicken wings
Chicken wings were specifically recommended alongside crispy calamari and shrimps.
Crispy calamari
A reviewer included crispy calamari among the best food choices.
Dynamite shrimps
The dynamite shrimps were described as unusually large and tasty.
Espresso martini
A reviewer singled out the espresso martini after receiving drink suggestions.
Common Concerns
Food Temperature
One review says food arrived not hot and could not be reheated because the kitchen was downstairs.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
700 AED
paella and churros for dinner with beers and cocktails
“We had a mix of beers and cocktails to drink and the bill was around 700 AED with service”Google review · March 2022
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The Bottom Line
Cielo Sky Lounge is a rooftop bar in Port Saeed where the main draw is the wide view over Dubai Creek, boats and Dubai’s skyline. Sunset is the headline moment, with the city lights taking over as the evening develops. It suits date nights, drinks with friends and anyone who wants an open-air setting rather than a sealed nightclub.
There is enough food to make it more than a drinks stop. Reviews mention prawns saganaki, chicken wings, crispy calamari, wagyu sliders and grilled prawns, while the cocktail menu gets consistent praise. One guest also enjoyed the espresso martini, and shisha is available for those after a longer lounge session.
The mood changes through the night: relaxed around sunset, then more energetic with DJs and music. Seating has been described as including cosy couple spots, a bar area and comfortable places to take in the view. Staff are generally reported as attentive and welcoming, and parking is said to be easy with a large space.
For the clearest sunset experience, one review recommends arriving around 5pm. A single diner reported food arriving not hot and being impossible to reheat because the kitchen was downstairs, so mention any temperature issue promptly.