Sunset views
The rooftop is a strong sunset spot, with views across Deira and, on clear days, towards the sea and Sharjah.
Helios, Hyatt Regency Dubai
Deira
Helios is a Santorini-styled Greek rooftop lounge and bar at Hyatt Regency Dubai in Deira. It is worth considering for sunset views, open-air seating and dishes such as grilled octopus or mousaka, with shisha and cocktails also available.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Open-air setting
The open-air upper-floor setting includes the unusual spectacle of planes approaching DXB.
Greek dishes
Reviewers specifically praised the grilled octopus, fried calamari, gyros and mousaka.
Greek decor
Whitewashed walls, bougainvillea and blue-and-white styling create a recognisably Greek atmosphere.
Valet parking
Valet parking is available through two different hotel access points.
Prompt service
Several reviews describe friendly service, including food and drinks being arranged promptly.
Shisha option
Shisha is available for guests who want to add it to an evening of food and drinks.
What to Eat at Helios, Hyatt Regency Dubai 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 Helios, Hyatt Regency Dubai, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 Helios, Hyatt Regency Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Greek macaroon Net +2
“Macaroons are certainly a popular dessert, but be assured that this Greek macaroon at @helios.dubai isn’t your basic icing-filling meringue biscuits. This one had a very unique texture and the blueberry flavor is quite evident. But be sure to not open your mouth later coz you will be in for a surprise! 💙”
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“Macaroons are certainly a popular dessert, but be assured that this Greek macaroon at @helios.dubai isn’t your basic icing-filling meringue biscuits. This one had a very unique texture and the blueberry flavor is quite evident. But be sure to not open your mouth later coz you will be in for a surprise! 💙”February 2021
“I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”February 2022
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Grilled octopus Net +2
“I kept coming back to their Grilled Octopus 🥰”
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“I kept coming back to their Grilled Octopus 🥰”June 2024
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”February 2022
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Mousaka Net +2
“Definitely try “Mousaka”. Quite a difficult dish but these guys have nailed it! So nice to get the feeling of a Greek summer in old Dubai!”
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“Definitely try “Mousaka”. Quite a difficult dish but these guys have nailed it! So nice to get the feeling of a Greek summer in old Dubai!”May 2021
“The food was equally amazing. I enjoyed the Salad & Greek Fries for the starters. Main course comprised of Spring Chicken & Mousaka. I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”February 2022
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Roasted spring chicken Net +2
“Food and drinks are just amazing. Loved the fried calamari, roasted spring chicken, gyros etc.”
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“Food and drinks are just amazing. Loved the fried calamari, roasted spring chicken, gyros etc.”March 2022
“The food was equally amazing. I enjoyed the Salad & Greek Fries for the starters. Main course comprised of Spring Chicken & Mousaka. I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”February 2022
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Speculoos cheese cake Net +2
“I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”
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Review excerpts
“I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”February 2022
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”February 2022
Honorable mentions (8)
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Beef stifado Net +1
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”
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“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”February 2022
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Burger Net +1
“The food and the service were really good , the burger was Fresh and tasty , winter season is the best time i guess”
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“The food and the service were really good , the burger was Fresh and tasty , winter season is the best time i guess”August 2023
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Fried calamari Net +1
“Food and drinks are just amazing. Loved the fried calamari, roasted spring chicken, gyros etc.”
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“Food and drinks are just amazing. Loved the fried calamari, roasted spring chicken, gyros etc.”March 2022
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Greek chocolate cake Net +1
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”
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Review excerpts
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”February 2022
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Greek fries Net +1
“The food was equally amazing. I enjoyed the Salad & Greek Fries for the starters. Main course comprised of Spring Chicken & Mousaka. I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was equally amazing. I enjoyed the Salad & Greek Fries for the starters. Main course comprised of Spring Chicken & Mousaka. I enjoyed all the starters and main dishes but what I loved the most were their spectacular desserts! They were heavenly & I can’t decide which one was the best, whether to choose the Speculoos Cheese Cake or the Greek Macaroon because both of them were outstanding.”February 2022
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Pscari plaki Net +1
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”
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Review excerpts
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”February 2022
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Retrojito Net +1
“The food is just amazing. Very hearty. The portions are good. The drinks are amazing. I would recommend the Retrojito.”
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“The food is just amazing. Very hearty. The portions are good. The drinks are amazing. I would recommend the Retrojito.”May 2023
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Santorini salad Net +1
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”
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Review excerpts
“What we had: Santorini Salad Grilled Octopus Pscari Plaki Beef Stifado Speculoos Cheese cake Greek chocolate cake All their foods are worth drooling and their staffs are very friendly! Specially Amy! 😍”February 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. For the sunset, arrive 20–30 minutes beforehand so you have time to reach the rooftop and settle in.
Reserve ahead. Book in advance if the upper-deck view matters; one party could not sit there because it was fully booked.
Confirm vegetarian. If you need vegetarian food, confirm the actual dishes available rather than only asking whether options exist.
Choose winter. Winter and good-weather evenings are the safer choice if you want the breezy rooftop experience.
Allow time. The route involves sliding doors, an elevator to the 30th floor and a blue door marked with a white anchor.
Check shisha. If shisha is central to your plan, ask about preparation and expected service speed before ordering, as reviews are mixed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hyatt Regency Dubai
Al Corniche - Deira, Dubai
Common Concerns
Limited vegetarian
A diner who had confirmed vegetarian options was told that only one or two salads and sandwiches were available.
Shisha inconsistency
One reviewer reported untrained shisha service, poor communication and very slow delivery.
Food inconsistency
Although many guests enjoyed the food, another review described it as not fresh and tasteless.
Limited Greek
One diner felt the menu had too few genuinely Greek dishes compared with its positioning.
Drink value
A review found the drinks overpriced relative to what was received.
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The Bottom Line
Helios is a Greek rooftop lounge and bar inside Hyatt Regency Dubai in Deira, with the main draw being its elevated sunset setting. You can come for an open-air drink while watching planes approach DXB, or settle in for Greek dishes such as grilled octopus, fried calamari, mousaka and gyros. Shisha is also available.
The setting does much of the work. Reviews describe whitewashed walls, bougainvillea, blue-and-white Greek styling and views towards Deira, Deira Islands, the sea and even Sharjah. Winter and cooler-weather evenings seem especially comfortable on the breezy rooftop.
For sunset, arrive 20–30 minutes early; the upper deck can fill up, so reserve if the view is important. Valet parking is available at two locations. Food and service are not entirely consistent.
Many diners found the dishes delicious and portions generous, while others felt the menu had too few genuinely Greek choices or that food was warmed rather than freshly prepared. Vegetarian diners should confirm the actual options in advance: one guest was offered only one or two salads and sandwiches despite checking beforehand. Shisha feedback is similarly divided, and one review considered the drinks overpriced.
Overall, Helios makes more sense for the view, atmosphere and evening drinks than for an assuredly strong meal.