Burj Khalifa View
The terrace and pool areas provide a memorable Burj Khalifa backdrop, especially later in the evening.
La Librairie Lounge
Downtown Dubai
La Librairie Lounge is a library-styled lounge bar in Downtown Dubai, with a terrace or pool-area view of Burj Khalifa. Reviews highlight its fresh sushi, creative cocktails and evening music, making it suited to relaxed drinks, dinner or a stylish catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
1,073 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Library Atmosphere
Bookshelves, dim lighting and elegant décor create a calm, distinctive library-style setting.
Food Presentation
Sushi, desserts and main dishes are presented with careful, premium-looking detail.
Attentive Service
Reviews describe the staff as warm, polished and attentive without being intrusive.
Live Sets
The evening entertainment can include a DJ and drummer performing together for a livelier atmosphere.
Creative Cocktails
Cocktails are praised for being colourful, balanced and thoughtfully made.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Ahead. Book ahead for busy nights, as one reviewer specifically recommends reserving.
Choose Terrace. Ask about terrace or pool-area seating if the Burj Khalifa view is your priority.
Go Later. Later evening visits can bring stronger skyline views, lights and a more atmospheric setting.
Check Music. If live music matters, check the evening schedule; one review places it after 11 pm.
Try Sushi. Sushi and salmon tartare are the clearest food picks from the reviews.
Plan the visit
Practical details
L3 Floor, The Address Boulevard Hotel - Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Salmon tartare
Salmon tartare is specifically recommended alongside the sushi.
Shrimp tacos
The shrimp tacos were described as bright, citrusy and balanced with creamy sauce and microgreens.
Cheesecake
The cheesecake was praised for being rich but not overly sweet, with strawberries and fruit sauce.
Cigar one
A dessert called the cigar one is singled out as worth trying.
Common Concerns
Higher Prices
A review says prices are on the higher side, though expected for a five-star hotel lounge.
Lounge Menu
The food is described as international bites suited to sharing or snacking rather than a full dining meal.
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The Bottom Line
La Librairie Lounge is a library-styled lounge bar in Downtown Dubai, known for its terrace and pool-area views of Burj Khalifa. It works well for drinks, a date or a relaxed catch-up, with evenings that can move from calm dining to livelier DJ-led entertainment. The setting is at Kempinski The Boulevard, according to several reviews.
The menu gets its clearest praise for fresh sushi and salmon tartare. Shrimp tacos, cheesecake and carefully plated desserts add more substantial choices, while cocktails are repeatedly described as creative, balanced and beautifully presented. One review characterises the menu as international bites better suited to sharing or snacking than a full restaurant-style dinner.
Inside, expect bookshelves, soft or dim lighting and a polished library feel. Staff are commonly described as warm, professional and attentive without being intrusive. Music is part of the experience: reviews mention DJs, and one notes live music after 11 pm, including a DJ and drummer.
For the strongest skyline backdrop, ask about terrace or pool-area seating and consider visiting later in the evening. Reserve for a busy night. Prices are reported as high for a five-star hotel lounge, so budget for the setting as well as the food and drinks.