Skyline views
The Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline views are the main draw, with reviewers enjoying them especially after dark.
IZEL LOUNGE
Business Bay
IZEL LOUNGE is a high-rise lounge bar in Business Bay, set within the JW Marriott Marquis with sweeping Dubai skyline views. Reviews point to fresh sushi, well-made cocktails and DJ-led evenings that can shift from relaxed conversation to dancing.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,346 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Fresh sushi
The sushi platter is specifically praised for being very fresh, while another review calls the California roll a standout.
DJ atmosphere
Music is central to the experience, from Afro house and reggaeton to mixes that reviewers say create room for dancing without overwhelming conversation.
Attentive service
Reviews repeatedly mention welcoming, professional staff; one guest appreciated drinks being refilled without needing to ask.
Lively setting
The room is often described as stylish and lively while still classy, making it workable for both a night out and a calmer evening.
Photo views
The window view and interior design give visitors a particularly photogenic setting, according to one review.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go at night. Visit in the evening if the skyline is a priority; reviewers specifically highlight the Burj Khalifa view after dark.
Try sushi. Include sushi in your order: the California roll was singled out as a must-try, and the sushi platter was called fresh.
Expect music. Come prepared for a music-led evening; the lounge uses live DJ sets and has hosted Afro house, Arabic music and reggaeton.
Share plates. For a group visit, sharing works well: one table tried edamame, pizza, pasta and vegetable sushi, with the veg sushi standing out.
Allow dancing. If dancing matters, note that there is no dedicated floor, though a reviewer found enough space to dance between the seating.
Plan the visit
Practical details
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Pina colada
The piña colada receives specific praise for being smooth and refreshing.
Fresh feta salad
The fresh feta salad is one of the individual dishes mentioned positively by diners.
Veg sushi
Vegetable sushi was described as the standout from a shared selection of dishes.
Pizza
Pizza appears among the shared dishes praised as fresh and well-prepared.
Common Concerns
No dance floor
There is no dedicated dance floor, although one reviewer says there is still enough open space to dance.
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The Bottom Line
IZEL LOUNGE is a high-rise lounge bar in Business Bay at the JW Marriott Marquis, built around Dubai skyline views, dinner and DJ-led evenings. You can come for cocktails and conversation, then stay as the music lifts the energy. Reviews describe views from around the 70th and 71st floors, with the Burj Khalifa especially striking at night.
Food is more than an afterthought. Sushi is the clearest repeat recommendation: guests mention a fresh sushi platter, high-quality sushi and a California roll they considered a must-try. Other dishes that appear in reviews include fresh feta salad, pizza, pasta, edamame and vegetable sushi.
The piña colada also gets specific praise, alongside well-made cocktails and wine. The mood sits between elegant and lively. DJs have played Afro house, Arabic music, reggaeton, Afro-Latino and pop, while some guests found the volume comfortable enough for conversation.
It suits girls’ nights, couples and groups of friends, and reviewers often mention attentive, professional service. There is no dedicated dance floor, although one guest found enough room to dance. If you want the strongest view, an evening visit makes the most of the skyline; if you want a quieter sit-down, one post-concert guest described the setting as suitable for that too.