Skyline Views
The panoramic outlook over Dubai, especially the Burj Khalifa at night, is the restaurant’s clearest draw.
Highest View Lounge & Restaurant
DIFC
Highest View Lounge & Restaurant in DIFC pairs a 75th-floor dining setting with sweeping Dubai skyline views, including Burj Khalifa. Reviews highlight its afternoon tea, premium ribs and calm evening atmosphere, making it a strong choice when the setting matters as much as the meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,116 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Premium Ribs
The premium ribs were singled out as one of the best dishes one reviewer had tried.
Calm Atmosphere
The serene, relaxing mood works well for a quiet dinner, anniversary or special celebration.
Generous Portions
Several reviews mention satisfying quantities, including one anniversary dinner where the portions were described as generous.
Well-Presented Tea
Afternoon tea includes a neatly presented mix of sweet and savoury treats with a good tea selection.
Prepared Shisha
A review describes the shisha as carefully prepared, flavourful and supported by attentive service.
What to Eat at Highest View Lounge & Restaurant 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 Highest View Lounge & Restaurant, 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 Highest View Lounge & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Crown dinner Net +3
“My team and I ordered the Crown Dinner, and we truly enjoyed the experience.”
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Review excerpts
“My team and I ordered the Crown Dinner, and we truly enjoyed the experience.”September 2025
“Got the crown dinner and all were delicious. 👌”October 2025
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Beef ribs with mashed potatoes Net +1
“The beef ribs with mashed potatoes were absolutely bursting with flavors — honestly one of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“The beef ribs with mashed potatoes were absolutely bursting with flavors — honestly one of the best I’ve ever had.”November 2025
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French onion soup Net +1
“We started with some expertly crafted mocktails and a rich, flavorful French onion soup that hit all the right notes.”
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“We started with some expertly crafted mocktails and a rich, flavorful French onion soup that hit all the right notes.”April 2025
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Gevora paradise Net +1
“I loved our experience here! The food was so tasty and I liked their gevora paradise 😊 Thank you for our servers as well they are very accommodating! Definitely we’ll be back soon. 🫶✨”
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“I loved our experience here! The food was so tasty and I liked their gevora paradise 😊 Thank you for our servers as well they are very accommodating! Definitely we’ll be back soon. 🫶✨”June 2026
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Grilled salmon served with paella rice Net +1
“I was equally thrilled by the grilled salmon served with paella rice, cooked to perfection.”
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“I was equally thrilled by the grilled salmon served with paella rice, cooked to perfection.”November 2025
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Pistachio baklava topped with gold leaf Net +1
“For dessert, the pistachio baklava topped with gold leaf was both decadent and beautiful — paired perfectly with a smooth latte macchiato.”
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“For dessert, the pistachio baklava topped with gold leaf was both decadent and beautiful — paired perfectly with a smooth latte macchiato.”April 2025
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Premium ribs Net +1
“The premium ribs were honestly one of the best dishes I’ve tried.”
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“The premium ribs were honestly one of the best dishes I’ve tried.”May 2026
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Salmon Net +1
“Joelle and jafaiz served us and we loved food specially steak and salmon 🍣.”
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“Joelle and jafaiz served us and we loved food specially steak and salmon 🍣.”August 2025
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Turkish three leches cake Net +1
“The Turkish Three Leches cake was incredibly delicious and the perfect way to end the meal.”
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“The Turkish Three Leches cake was incredibly delicious and the perfect way to end the meal.”November 2025
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Afternoon tea Net +2
“The afternoon tea at Highest View was really nice, with a beautiful atmosphere and good service.”
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“The afternoon tea at Highest View was really nice, with a beautiful atmosphere and good service.”April 2026
“Thank you so much for the most wonderful afternoon tea and beyond hospitable service.”May 2026
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Afternoon tea set Net +1
“We visited the Highest View Restaurant at Gevora Hotel for afternoon tea, and the experience was nothing short of stunning. Perched on the 75th floor, the panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline were absolutely breathtaking. The afternoon tea set was beautifully presented, featuring a delightful mix of sweet and savory treats along with a good selection of teas.”
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Review excerpts
“We visited the Highest View Restaurant at Gevora Hotel for afternoon tea, and the experience was nothing short of stunning. Perched on the 75th floor, the panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline were absolutely breathtaking. The afternoon tea set was beautifully presented, featuring a delightful mix of sweet and savory treats along with a good selection of teas.”June 2025
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Latte macchiato Net +1
“For dessert, the pistachio baklava topped with gold leaf was both decadent and beautiful — paired perfectly with a smooth latte macchiato.”
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Review excerpts
“For dessert, the pistachio baklava topped with gold leaf was both decadent and beautiful — paired perfectly with a smooth latte macchiato.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Ahead. Reserve in advance for weekends, when the restaurant is popular with both tourists and locals.
Check Alcohol. If wine or champagne is important to your evening, confirm your plans first because reviews report no alcohol service.
Expect Open-Air. For terrace seating, be ready for an open-air setup where heat, fans and structural posts can affect comfort and photos.
Try Tea. Afternoon tea is a clearly reviewed option, with sweet and savoury bites, tea selection and skyline views.
Time It. An evening booking lets you see the Dubai lights and Burj Khalifa illuminated from the dining room.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gevora Hotel,DIFC - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
No Alcohol
The venue does not serve alcohol, which disappointed a guest hoping for wine or champagne with the view.
Open-Air Heat
The open-air terrace can feel hot without ventilation at every table, and exterior posts may interrupt the view.
Entrance Issue
One couple reported feeling unwelcome when asking to view the terrace before choosing a table, despite kind table service afterward.
Uneven Service
Although most service feedback is positive, one review said the service did not match the setting.
Glass Glare
A review found the wall glass and exterior barriers distracting when trying to photograph the skyline.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
169AED per person
afternoon tea
“Very very nice view, we did the afternoon tea for 169AED per person”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Highest View Lounge & Restaurant is a skyline-led dining destination in DIFC, with reviews placing the experience on the 75th floor and repeatedly praising views of Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. You can come for dinner, afternoon tea, mocktails, shisha or dishes such as premium ribs. The setting is the main event, particularly after dark.
The food is generally described as tasty, well presented and generous. The Crown Dinner received especially detailed praise for beef ribs with mashed potatoes, grilled salmon with paella rice and Turkish Three Leches cake. Afternoon tea comes with sweet and savoury treats and a selection of teas; one guest paid 169AED per person.
Service is usually described as warm and attentive, although one entrance interaction left a couple feeling unwelcome, so expectations may depend on the team member handling arrival. There are a few practical caveats. Alcohol is not served, and the open-air terrace can become hot; glass barriers and thick posts may also interfere with photographs.
Book ahead for weekends. Overall, it suits a romantic dinner, anniversary or celebration when panoramic scenery and a peaceful atmosphere matter more than having a purely food-focused restaurant experience.