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Ling Ling
Palm Jumeirah
Ling Ling is an Asian-fusion rooftop restaurant and lounge in Palm Jumeirah, set on the 23rd floor of Atlantis The Royal. Reviews point to creative cocktails, skyline and Palm views, and a lively evening that can shift from dinner and lounge music into a club atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,943 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Nightlife Shift
Dinner can develop into a livelier club-style evening, with DJs and music keeping the energy high.
Creative Cocktails
Bartenders are praised for inventive drinks, including a smoked fruit cocktail presented beneath a glass dome.
Attentive Service
Many diners describe the team as warm and attentive, with service that feels polished without being intrusive.
Asian Flavours
Reviews highlight beautifully presented, flavourful dishes, with Chinese food and Asian-fusion plates receiving particular praise.
Zero-Proof Options
Non-drinkers can choose from zero-alcohol wines, prosecco and champagne alongside the regular drinks menu.
What to Eat at Ling Ling 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 Ling Ling, 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 Ling Ling got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef strip loin Net +1
“The bone marrow rice combined with the beef strip loin is the combo to go for, with oysters and caviar as the starter. Food is top quality, and you cannot fault the flawless service from all the staff.”
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“The bone marrow rice combined with the beef strip loin is the combo to go for, with oysters and caviar as the starter. Food is top quality, and you cannot fault the flawless service from all the staff.”May 2025
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Black pepper sauce beef Net +1
“The food was great and my recommendations would be the Tuna Tataki in passionfruit sauce and the Black Pepper Sauce Beef. Superb flavor and the tuna and beef melts in your mouth.”
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“The food was great and my recommendations would be the Tuna Tataki in passionfruit sauce and the Black Pepper Sauce Beef. Superb flavor and the tuna and beef melts in your mouth.”June 2025
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Bone marrow rice Net +1
“The bone marrow rice combined with the beef strip loin is the combo to go for, with oysters and caviar as the starter. Food is top quality, and you cannot fault the flawless service from all the staff.”
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“The bone marrow rice combined with the beef strip loin is the combo to go for, with oysters and caviar as the starter. Food is top quality, and you cannot fault the flawless service from all the staff.”May 2025
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Salmon tatar Net +1
“I decided for a nice cocktail to start with and ordered spicy tuna rolls and a salmon tatar. It was super delicious and very fresh testing.”
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“I decided for a nice cocktail to start with and ordered spicy tuna rolls and a salmon tatar. It was super delicious and very fresh testing.”February 2026
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Smoked fruit concoction Net +1
“Cocktails? Next-level artistry. I went for their smoked fruit concoction — the presentation is pure drama: a glass dome lifts, thick aromatic smoke rolls out like a magic trick, revealing this elegant coupe filled with vibrant, perfectly balanced tropical flavors. It’s not just a drink; it’s an experience you taste and watch at the same time.😍😍😍”
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“Cocktails? Next-level artistry. I went for their smoked fruit concoction — the presentation is pure drama: a glass dome lifts, thick aromatic smoke rolls out like a magic trick, revealing this elegant coupe filled with vibrant, perfectly balanced tropical flavors. It’s not just a drink; it’s an experience you taste and watch at the same time.😍😍😍”December 2025
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Spicy tuna rolls Net +1
“I decided for a nice cocktail to start with and ordered spicy tuna rolls and a salmon tatar. It was super delicious and very fresh testing.”
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“I decided for a nice cocktail to start with and ordered spicy tuna rolls and a salmon tatar. It was super delicious and very fresh testing.”February 2026
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Tuna tataki in passionfruit sauce Net +1
“The food was great and my recommendations would be the Tuna Tataki in passionfruit sauce and the Black Pepper Sauce Beef. Superb flavor and the tuna and beef melts in your mouth.”
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“The food was great and my recommendations would be the Tuna Tataki in passionfruit sauce and the Black Pepper Sauce Beef. Superb flavor and the tuna and beef melts in your mouth.”June 2025
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Prosecco Net +1
“I liked the Prosecco very much.”
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“I liked the Prosecco very much.”February 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Bao buns Net −1
“The bao buns lacked some character and it was a bit tasteless but the rest of the food was extremely delicious, the service was quite well too and ended up having a nice evening.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The bao buns lacked some character and it was a bit tasteless but the rest of the food was extremely delicious, the service was quite well too and ended up having a nice evening.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Early. Book ahead or arrive early, as the venue can fill up quickly and spots may be limited.
Plan Two Hours. Check the booking duration: one review says tables can be reserved for two hours, followed by drinks at the bar.
Skip Window Fee. Ask whether a window-seat charge is worthwhile; one diner said views were available from nearly everywhere.
Try Signature Dishes. For a concrete starting point, one diner recommended Tuna Tataki in passionfruit sauce and Black Pepper Sauce Beef.
Use Hotel Parking. If you are driving, one reviewer found parking at the hotel smooth.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Atlantis The Royal - Crescent Rd
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Common Concerns
High Prices
One diner felt the food and overall experience did not justify the upscale pricing.
Cake Quality
A birthday cake ordered for 720 AED was described as low quality and poorly made.
Bland Bao
One review found the bao buns lacking character and described them as somewhat tasteless.
Service Inconsistency
A party of 10 reported rude service and an appetizer arriving with the main course.
Seat Surcharge
A reviewer felt the paid window-seat reservation offered little extra because the view was visible from much of the restaurant.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
720 AED
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“We chose this place for a birthday dinner and pre ordered a cake in advance for 720 AED”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Ling Ling is an Asian-fusion restaurant and lounge in Palm Jumeirah, high above Atlantis The Royal. It suits a dressed-up dinner, cocktails with a view, or a night that gradually becomes more energetic with DJs and club-style music. The skyline and Palm views are a major part of the appeal, especially after dark.
There is enough detail in the food reviews to plan an order. Dumplings were good enough for one table to request a second portion, while the Tuna Tataki in passionfruit sauce and Black Pepper Sauce Beef were singled out as especially strong. Other mentions include dim sum, sushi rolls, bone marrow rice with beef strip loin, and carefully made cocktails.
Non-drinkers also found zero-alcohol wines, prosecco and champagne. Book ahead or arrive early because the venue can fill quickly. A review says table reservations may run for two hours, after which you can continue with a drink at the bar.
Prices are high, and one birthday party was unhappy with a 720 AED cake, so special-occasion extras deserve a careful check. Service is often excellent, though two reviews describe inconsistent warmth and a mistimed course.