Skyline Views
The rooftop and infinity pool offer striking Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline views, especially around sunset and after dark.
Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar
Business Bay
Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar is a sky lounge, pool bar and restaurant in Business Bay, known for sweeping Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa views. Visitors come for sunset drinks, rooftop dining and the Emily in Paris themed afternoon tea, with its pastries, savouries and large croissant.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
106 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Afternoon Tea
The Emily in Paris themed afternoon tea is beautifully presented, with tasty sweet and savoury bites and a soft croissant with dips.
Quiet Afternoons
Afternoons can be calm and private, making the tea service a more relaxed experience than the evening lounge.
Pool Setting
The pool area has infinity glass windows, near-360-degree Dubai views and seating within the pool for drinks with friends.
Birthday Touches
Some birthday diners received a surprise cake and song, adding a thoughtful touch to celebrations.
Dietary Flexibility
A gluten-free afternoon tea set was accommodated when requested ahead of the visit.
Music Balance
One reviewer found the DJ set well judged, creating atmosphere without making conversation difficult.
What to Eat at Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar 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 Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar, 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 Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Calamari Net +2
“Sadly, my favorite ragu is off the menu, but everything else, especially the calamari, was fantastic.”
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“Sadly, my favorite ragu is off the menu, but everything else, especially the calamari, was fantastic.”September 2024
“The calamari was spot on, as usual.”May 2024
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Cocktails Net +2
“The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the menu had a great selection of bites that paired beautifully with the drinks.”
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“The cocktails were expertly crafted, and the menu had a great selection of bites that paired beautifully with the drinks.”May 2025
“Best sky lounge in Dubai , cocktails and food are amazing. Super Service by Allan and Brayan 🚀”December 2022
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Calibu chicken Net +1
“For the main course, we enjoyed fettuccine pasta and calibu chicken.”
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“For the main course, we enjoyed fettuccine pasta and calibu chicken.”January 2026
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Chicken and mushroom on cream Net +1
“Floating Breakfast with Burj Khalifa view : I spent my Friday breakfast here last few weeks. They had great American breakfast- chicken and mushroom on cream, salmon toasts & more. Arabic and healthy breakfast is also available.”
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“Floating Breakfast with Burj Khalifa view : I spent my Friday breakfast here last few weeks. They had great American breakfast- chicken and mushroom on cream, salmon toasts & more. Arabic and healthy breakfast is also available.”July 2025
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Croissants Net +1
“Pastries are freshly made and each of them are sooo delicious especially croissants!”
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“Pastries are freshly made and each of them are sooo delicious especially croissants!”February 2025
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Floating breakfast Net +1
“Floating Breakfast with Burj Khalifa view : I spent my Friday breakfast here last few weeks. They had great American breakfast- chicken and mushroom on cream, salmon toasts & more. Arabic and healthy breakfast is also available.”
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“Floating Breakfast with Burj Khalifa view : I spent my Friday breakfast here last few weeks. They had great American breakfast- chicken and mushroom on cream, salmon toasts & more. Arabic and healthy breakfast is also available.”July 2025
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Huge croissant Net +1
“The huge croissant was soft and yummy with its dips aside.”
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“The huge croissant was soft and yummy with its dips aside.”March 2026
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Salmon toasts Net +1
“Floating Breakfast with Burj Khalifa view : I spent my Friday breakfast here last few weeks. They had great American breakfast- chicken and mushroom on cream, salmon toasts & more. Arabic and healthy breakfast is also available.”
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“Floating Breakfast with Burj Khalifa view : I spent my Friday breakfast here last few weeks. They had great American breakfast- chicken and mushroom on cream, salmon toasts & more. Arabic and healthy breakfast is also available.”July 2025
Drinks 3
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Afternoon tea Net +2
“We had an afternoon tea. The food is GREAT.”
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“We had an afternoon tea. The food is GREAT.”August 2025
“It was one of the best afternoon tea I had recently.”February 2025
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Emily in paris afternoon tea Net +2
“A lovely "Emily in Paris" afternoon tea thème 🫖🧁 The presenting trays and tea set were beautiful. The selections of savory and sweet bites were all very tasty.”
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“A lovely "Emily in Paris" afternoon tea thème 🫖🧁 The presenting trays and tea set were beautiful. The selections of savory and sweet bites were all very tasty.”March 2026
“We tried the Emily in Paris themed afternoon tea, and it was beautifully presented with delicious pastries and savory treats that truly captured a Parisian vibe.”February 2026
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Wine Net +2
“The wine was amazing!!!”
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“The wine was amazing!!!”May 2024
“Service could be sharper, but the ambiance and wine were top-notch!”September 2024
Honorable mentions (3)
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Afternoon tea set Net +1
“My dad loved everything that came with the afternoon tea set.”
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“My dad loved everything that came with the afternoon tea set.”December 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“The coffee ☕️ was super tasty, and the drinks 🥤 were just as nice.”
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“The coffee ☕️ was super tasty, and the drinks 🥤 were just as nice.”January 2025
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Pink star martini Net +1
“Impressive views of the skyline. The pink star martini was very tasty. Next time we come back to Dubai we hope to bring bathers and go to the pool as well!”
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“Impressive views of the skyline. The pink star martini was very tasty. Next time we come back to Dubai we hope to bring bathers and go to the pool as well!”July 2023
What to Avoid (2)
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Burger Net −1
“When we ordered a burger, it was served with an open, previously used mayonnaise bottle, which was off-putting.”
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Critical review excerpts
“When we ordered a burger, it was served with an open, previously used mayonnaise bottle, which was off-putting.”December 2024
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Glass of wine Net −1
“When you pay 55 aed for a glass of wine and they give you tiny glass with barely anything in it. This picture is after I asked even to poor mood. I don’t think it’s even 100ml… disappointing”
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Critical review excerpts
“When you pay 55 aed for a glass of wine and they give you tiny glass with barely anything in it. This picture is after I asked even to poor mood. I don’t think it’s even 100ml… disappointing”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Booking. Reconfirm the exact afternoon-tea reservation and name before arriving; similar bookings have caused serious mix-ups.
Book Ahead. Request dietary changes in advance; one gluten-free afternoon-tea set was accommodated after prior communication.
Choose Sunset. Aim for sunset or evening if the skyline is your priority; reviews specifically highlight those views and the night-time atmosphere.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for service, particularly for afternoon tea, where waits of 40 minutes to an hour were reported.
Check Parking. If you are driving, ask about parking options: one reviewer reported both RTA parking and valet parking.
Check Pour. Before ordering wine, confirm the serving size; one customer considered a 55 AED glass unusually small.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Paramount Hotel Midtown 113797 - Al Mustaqbal St
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Booking Confusion
Afternoon-tea reservations have been confused with à la carte bookings, leaving one couple waiting an hour before leaving.
Slow Service
Several reviews mention delayed attention, including having to find a waiter outside to place a restaurant order.
Uneven Food
Brunch was described as substandard, while another afternoon-tea visit found the croissant lacking flavour.
Wine Pour
One diner felt a 55 AED wine pour was far too small, estimating it at under 100 ml.
Shisha Issue
A reviewer reported being charged for a defective shisha with a battery lasting only about 25 minutes and no replacement.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
220 aed for 2 persons
afternoon tea
“Pastries are freshly made and each of them are sooo delicious especially croissants! Price is 220 aed for 2 persons with unlimited coffee & tea”Google review · February 2025
35Aed
a cocktail
“The view is incredible, happy hour 5-8pm daily 35Aed for a cocktail”Google review · October 2022
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The Bottom Line
Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar is a rooftop restaurant, pool bar and lounge in Business Bay, with the Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline as its main draw. You can come for a sunset cocktail, a meal, poolside drinks or the Emily in Paris themed afternoon tea. The setting works especially well for birthdays, dates and skyline photos.
The afternoon tea gets some of the most specific praise: its trays and tea set are attractive, the savoury and sweet bites are tasty, and the large croissant comes with dips. A gluten-free set was also arranged when requested ahead. The pool area adds infinity-glass views, while evening DJ music gives the lounge a livelier feel without necessarily overpowering conversation.
Service is less consistent than the scenery. Some guests describe warm, attentive visits, but others had to search for a waiter, waited a long time for food or encountered booking confusion. Confirm an afternoon-tea reservation carefully and allow extra time.
Food feedback ranges from excellent calamari and well-received dishes to a disappointing brunch. Prices can feel steep: one guest paid 55 AED for a very small wine pour, while another reported afternoon tea at 220 AED for two with unlimited coffee and tea.