Garden setting
The greenery, central bar and varied seating create a garden-style venue that works for both small groups and larger parties.
Flair 5 The Ritz-Carlton DIFC
DIFC
Flair 5 is an outdoor lounge-restaurant in DIFC with a tropical, Latin American-leaning setting and live DJ entertainment. Reviews make it appealing for an evening of sushi and raw seafood, cocktails or shisha, especially when you want a garden-style terrace and music rather than a quiet meal.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
545 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh sushi
Several reviews single out fresh sushi, with the unlimited sushi night praised for its presentation and quality.
Attentive service
Customers often describe the team as friendly, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the meal.
Live music
DJs and lounge music give the venue energy, while some reviews also mention chilled jazz and music that was not too loud.
Skyline views
The setting includes Dubai skyline views, adding visual appeal to drinks or dinner.
Shisha area
There is a separate shisha area, and one customer described the shisha as particularly good.
What to Eat at Flair 5 The Ritz-Carlton DIFC 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 Flair 5 The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Flair 5 The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Spicy tuna maki Net +2
“Spicy tuna maki roll was decent.”
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Review excerpts
“Spicy tuna maki roll was decent.”May 2024
“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”April 2025
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Beef katsu Net +1
“We also had the beef katsu but wasn’t that bad.”
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Review excerpts
“We also had the beef katsu but wasn’t that bad.”April 2025
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Burrata Net +1
“Excellent outdoor venue for drinks n lite bite. Love everything about it. Staff is couteous, menu is decent...tastes good. Burrata is excellent.”
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“Excellent outdoor venue for drinks n lite bite. Love everything about it. Staff is couteous, menu is decent...tastes good. Burrata is excellent.”December 2020
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Lobster roll Net +1
“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”
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“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”April 2025
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New california roll Net +1
“I loved the New California Roll which is filled with Crab meat , cucumber and mango.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the New California Roll which is filled with Crab meat , cucumber and mango.”January 2020
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Oysters Net +1
“Good cocktails , Good food , Good music and very relaxing Atmosphere...if you are looking for were to unwind on a Wednesday night , it’s the best place to be . It’s their ladies night and they offer four drink vouchers and delicious oysters for ladies . It’s on the p floor of The Ritz- Carlton hotel .”
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Review excerpts
“Good cocktails , Good food , Good music and very relaxing Atmosphere...if you are looking for were to unwind on a Wednesday night , it’s the best place to be . It’s their ladies night and they offer four drink vouchers and delicious oysters for ladies . It’s on the p floor of The Ritz- Carlton hotel .”November 2019
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Peruvian baby chicken Net +1
“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”April 2025
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Salmon tartar Net +1
“The salmon tartar was good .”
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Review excerpts
“The salmon tartar was good .”March 2021
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Sea bass ceviche Net +1
“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was great we had the spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, Peruvian baby chicken, lobster roll all these were perfect and highly recommend.”April 2025
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Chicken wings Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ceviche was too salty and chicken wings were delicious but dry.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 1
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Gin infused with coriander and ginger cocktail Net +1
“Introduced us to the cocktail mixologist Shawn as we had received a complimentary gin infused with coriander and ginger cocktail . Must admit I'm not a gin fan but that was really tasty .”
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Review excerpts
“Introduced us to the cocktail mixologist Shawn as we had received a complimentary gin infused with coriander and ginger cocktail . Must admit I'm not a gin fan but that was really tasty .”March 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Fried calamari Net −1
“Honestly I didn’t like the food , all was great the ambiance , weather , music , staff and service but food was disappointing, tacos 🌮 were dry and oily, fried calamari were super oily !! could be better I am sure … and it’s a bit pricey with minimum spend of 200 dhs !!! But it’s very common in dubai restaurants now.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Honestly I didn’t like the food , all was great the ambiance , weather , music , staff and service but food was disappointing, tacos 🌮 were dry and oily, fried calamari were super oily !! could be better I am sure … and it’s a bit pricey with minimum spend of 200 dhs !!! But it’s very common in dubai restaurants now.”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. If you are driving late, confirm parking access first: one review says the parking doors close after 1am.
Choose season. The terrace may be more enjoyable in winter; a summer visitor said seating was indoors and preferred the winter outdoor ambience.
Ask shisha duration. If ordering electronic shisha, check the duration beforehand: one review says it lasts only an hour.
Try sushi night. Sushi night is worth checking if you want fresh fish and rolls; a reviewer enjoyed it on the open terrace with heaters.
Clarify vouchers. For voucher dinners, confirm exactly what is included and how extra guests and plates will be handled before ordering.
Expect quiet spells. For a calmer visit, Sunday can be quiet during Dubai's off-peak summer season, according to one review.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
Common Concerns
High prices
Reviews describe Flair 5 as expensive, with one noting a 200 AED minimum spend.
Uneven food
Food quality is not completely consistent: one review found the ceviche too salty and the chicken wings dry.
Voucher confusion
A voucher dinner review reported unclear instructions, incorrect information and an argument over providing an extra plate.
Late parking
Parking can become inconvenient after 1am, when the doors to the parking area reportedly close.
Small portions
One winter-season review enjoyed the venue but wished the food servings were larger.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
150 aed
shisha
“The shisha was great, for 150 aed in the ritz im still amazed of the price”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Flair 5 is a garden-style lounge-restaurant in DIFC at The Ritz-Carlton, built around outdoor seating, music and an evening-out atmosphere. You can come for sushi, raw seafood, cocktails or shisha; the reviews specifically mention spicy tuna maki, sea bass ceviche, lobster roll and an unlimited sushi night. It suits drinks with friends as much as a dinner that continues into DJ-led music.
The venue’s strongest feature is the setting. Reviewers describe a sizeable central bar, plenty of greenery, varied seating, skyline views and a separate shisha area. Music ranges from live DJs to quieter lounge jazz, so the feel may shift from chilled to lively depending on the night.
Service is widely praised as friendly and attentive, although one voucher dinner involved confusing information, an extra-plate dispute and rude interactions. Budget carefully. Reviews call it expensive, one reports a 200 AED minimum spend, and another says drinks were pricey.
Food feedback is mixed: the sushi is often called fresh, while one visit found the ceviche too salty and wings dry. If driving late, check parking access before settling in; a review says the parking doors close after 1am. The terrace is more attractive in cooler months, while summer seating may be indoors.