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A dedicated non-alcoholic drinks menu makes NoLo an easy choice for a night out without alcohol.
DIFC
NoLo is a non-alcoholic bar and restaurant in DIFC with a relaxed, vintage jazz-club atmosphere. Visitors come for creative mocktails and dishes such as wagyu sliders, with board games and city views adding to the evening.
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A dedicated non-alcoholic drinks menu makes NoLo an easy choice for a night out without alcohol.
The 24th-floor setting gives diners wide views over Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai.
Subdued lighting, vintage décor and jazz or live saxophone create a calm, date-friendly setting.
Reviews highlight inventive mocktails, including a smoky preparation and a highly praised passion fruit mojito.
The menu includes a dedicated vegan page, with reviewers enjoying tofu, mushrooms and cauliflower popcorn.
The wagyu sliders are repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling the meat patty perfect and another noting their freshness.
Cards and board games give the bar an easygoing option beyond dinner and drinks.
Reviews consistently describe the service as attentive, welcoming and accommodating.
These items at NoLo got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“My fav dish is shrimp tacos and Nolo sliders. Thank you guys!”
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“My fav dish is shrimp tacos and Nolo sliders. Thank you guys!”April 2025
“One of the most special kids friendly bars in Dubai. Serving fantasy tasty drinks & delicious Bites such as chicken tandoori, fried calamari, shrimp tacos and all others.”April 2025
“Ambience is very nice and they do have board games to play. Good experience and a must visit place. Mushrooms was tasty and so was the cauliflowers popcorns. Cheese cake was also good in taste.”
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“Ambience is very nice and they do have board games to play. Good experience and a must visit place. Mushrooms was tasty and so was the cauliflowers popcorns. Cheese cake was also good in taste.”September 2022
“A 10 on 10, the vegetarian/vegan menu is delicious, the crispy mushrooms and cauliflower popcorn are heaven I swear.”October 2022
“Food was also delish, popcorn cauliflower and cheesecake were winners.”
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“Food was also delish, popcorn cauliflower and cheesecake were winners.”August 2022
“Ambience is very nice and they do have board games to play. Good experience and a must visit place. Mushrooms was tasty and so was the cauliflowers popcorns. Cheese cake was also good in taste.”September 2022
“I really love their Nolo sliders, they also have tofu.”
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“I really love their Nolo sliders, they also have tofu.”January 2023
“Food is delicious, I recommend to try Nolo sliders, cause beef in there is magnificent.”September 2024
“Delicious food, and amazing non alcoholic cocktails 🥰highly recommended to visit.”
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“Delicious food, and amazing non alcoholic cocktails 🥰highly recommended to visit.”August 2024
“Love this fresh new concept and the non-alcoholic cocktails were DELICIOUS, they tasted even better than the original alcoholic versions!!”July 2022
“👌 I tasted the best Wagyu beef sliders here 🙏 special thanks to Farrukh for preparing a delicious mocktail for me ✨”
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“👌 I tasted the best Wagyu beef sliders here 🙏 special thanks to Farrukh for preparing a delicious mocktail for me ✨”November 2024
“The food was delicious, I enjoyed The wagyu sliders and they are to die for.”August 2022
“Also their beef sliders are a must! Thoroughly delicious and the meat patty was perfect”
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“Also their beef sliders are a must! Thoroughly delicious and the meat patty was perfect”December 2024
“I was also delighted by the tasty beef sliders I chose from the menu. It was really good food and I can’t recommend enough the mocktails as those are specially designed for this non alcoholic place.”October 2024
“Super chic place in DIFC with cool jazz music and great views of Sheikh Zayed. FOod is just amazing. Recommending their fried calamari and shrimp tacos. Would definitely come back for a dinner night. Service is great as well, we were welcomed and taken care by Farrux and Putu during our dinner”
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“Super chic place in DIFC with cool jazz music and great views of Sheikh Zayed. FOod is just amazing. Recommending their fried calamari and shrimp tacos. Would definitely come back for a dinner night. Service is great as well, we were welcomed and taken care by Farrux and Putu during our dinner”June 2024
“One of the most special kids friendly bars in Dubai. Serving fantasy tasty drinks & delicious Bites such as chicken tandoori, fried calamari, shrimp tacos and all others.”April 2025
“The food is good, I really liked Notso Nigiri sushi, and tiramisu in the shape of a tree .”
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“The food is good, I really liked Notso Nigiri sushi, and tiramisu in the shape of a tree .”September 2023
“Notso nigiri and shrimps taco were so good. They serve best coconut drink🥥”July 2024
“Place is perfect , good view, music and service. All the staff were perfect. Food was tasty and fresh, especially tiramisu got my heart!!”
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“Place is perfect , good view, music and service. All the staff were perfect. Food was tasty and fresh, especially tiramisu got my heart!!”July 2024
“And the dessert section is limited but on point as well: brownie, cheesecake or tiramisu.”February 2023
“I loved the creative presentation for Tree-Ra-Mi-Su dessert(same authentic tiramisu taste).”
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“I loved the creative presentation for Tree-Ra-Mi-Su dessert(same authentic tiramisu taste).”September 2024
“Looking for details, offering exquisite food and unbelievable mocktails. Just in case, the view was delightful and the service provided by Farrux and Yevoin was distinguished. Never imagine that I could have the best dinner, I loved the burgers and the avo tacos, and the dessert (tree-ra-mi-su) OMG it was classy and delicious. Waiting for the next.”July 2024
“Looking for details, offering exquisite food and unbelievable mocktails. Just in case, the view was delightful and the service provided by Farrux and Yevoin was distinguished. Never imagine that I could have the best dinner, I loved the burgers and the avo tacos, and the dessert (tree-ra-mi-su) OMG it was classy and delicious. Waiting for the next.”
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“Looking for details, offering exquisite food and unbelievable mocktails. Just in case, the view was delightful and the service provided by Farrux and Yevoin was distinguished. Never imagine that I could have the best dinner, I loved the burgers and the avo tacos, and the dessert (tree-ra-mi-su) OMG it was classy and delicious. Waiting for the next.”July 2024
“And the dessert section is limited but on point as well: brownie, cheesecake or tiramisu.”
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“And the dessert section is limited but on point as well: brownie, cheesecake or tiramisu.”February 2023
“One of the most special kids friendly bars in Dubai. Serving fantasy tasty drinks & delicious Bites such as chicken tandoori, fried calamari, shrimp tacos and all others.”
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“One of the most special kids friendly bars in Dubai. Serving fantasy tasty drinks & delicious Bites such as chicken tandoori, fried calamari, shrimp tacos and all others.”April 2025
“A 10 on 10, the vegetarian/vegan menu is delicious, the crispy mushrooms and cauliflower popcorn are heaven I swear.”
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“A 10 on 10, the vegetarian/vegan menu is delicious, the crispy mushrooms and cauliflower popcorn are heaven I swear.”October 2022
“The food was also spectacular and particularly fun with the dry ice tiramisu, a true dining experience.”
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“The food was also spectacular and particularly fun with the dry ice tiramisu, a true dining experience.”July 2022
“The place is very warm and classy with subdued, romantic lighting, the jazz music gives it a chic feel, the service and dinner were succulent, especially the incredible grilled tofu.”
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“The place is very warm and classy with subdued, romantic lighting, the jazz music gives it a chic feel, the service and dinner were succulent, especially the incredible grilled tofu.”June 2025
“Last evening, my dining experience at NOLO Restaurant, located in the Dusit Thani, was nothing short of spectacular. Opting for their Iftar buffet, I was impressed by the extensive variety of delectable dishes available. The restaurant, perched on the 24th floor, offered a majestic view of Sheikh Zayed Road and the dazzling cityscape beyond, which added a magical touch to our meal.”
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“Last evening, my dining experience at NOLO Restaurant, located in the Dusit Thani, was nothing short of spectacular. Opting for their Iftar buffet, I was impressed by the extensive variety of delectable dishes available. The restaurant, perched on the 24th floor, offered a majestic view of Sheikh Zayed Road and the dazzling cityscape beyond, which added a magical touch to our meal.”April 2024
“Ambience is very nice and they do have board games to play. Good experience and a must visit place. Mushrooms was tasty and so was the cauliflowers popcorns. Cheese cake was also good in taste.”
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“Ambience is very nice and they do have board games to play. Good experience and a must visit place. Mushrooms was tasty and so was the cauliflowers popcorns. Cheese cake was also good in taste.”September 2022
“The New York Cheescake was out of this universe.”
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“The New York Cheescake was out of this universe.”August 2024
“I loved their signature sliders and was happy to try nigiri with tuna. A bit spicy for me (I don’t eat spicy) but was so delicious!”
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“I loved their signature sliders and was happy to try nigiri with tuna. A bit spicy for me (I don’t eat spicy) but was so delicious!”February 2023
“The creativity and flavours of the drinks blew me away, I tried four different cocktails, my favourite was the Old Fashion - super smoky.”
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“The creativity and flavours of the drinks blew me away, I tried four different cocktails, my favourite was the Old Fashion - super smoky.”August 2022
“The food is nice.. I had my fav Peporoni Pizza. The portion was really big super worth the price.”
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“The food is nice.. I had my fav Peporoni Pizza. The portion was really big super worth the price.”August 2024
“I had fully and unforgettable experience with nolo delicious taco and salt and pepper calamari all over is excellent! Thank you too RK and param for polite and nice service there are very accommodating! It’s nice view from 24 th floor! I’ll be back here soon!❤️🥰”
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“I had fully and unforgettable experience with nolo delicious taco and salt and pepper calamari all over is excellent! Thank you too RK and param for polite and nice service there are very accommodating! It’s nice view from 24 th floor! I’ll be back here soon!❤️🥰”May 2025
“I ordered the shrimp avocado tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The passion fruit drink complemented the dish beautifully, offering a refreshing, tangy kick.”
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“I ordered the shrimp avocado tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The passion fruit drink complemented the dish beautifully, offering a refreshing, tangy kick.”November 2024
“I loved their signature sliders and was happy to try nigiri with tuna.”
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“I loved their signature sliders and was happy to try nigiri with tuna.”February 2023
“The food is good, I really liked Notso Nigiri sushi, and tiramisu in the shape of a tree .”
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“The food is good, I really liked Notso Nigiri sushi, and tiramisu in the shape of a tree .”September 2023
“I loveeed their wagyu sliders which were so fresh and delicious, as well as the tofu Satay, marinated perfectly.”
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“I loveeed their wagyu sliders which were so fresh and delicious, as well as the tofu Satay, marinated perfectly.”June 2025
“The dessert was so good, the triple chocolate brownie is so worth it!”
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“The dessert was so good, the triple chocolate brownie is so worth it!”August 2024
“Notso nigiri and shrimps taco were so good. They serve best coconut drink🥥”
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“Notso nigiri and shrimps taco were so good. They serve best coconut drink🥥”July 2024
“Great appreciation to Farrukh, he made me an amazing mocktail with the smoke 😍.”
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“Great appreciation to Farrukh, he made me an amazing mocktail with the smoke 😍.”September 2023
“I ordered the shrimp avocado tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The passion fruit drink complemented the dish beautifully, offering a refreshing, tangy kick.”
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“I ordered the shrimp avocado tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The passion fruit drink complemented the dish beautifully, offering a refreshing, tangy kick.”November 2024
“Passion fruit mojito was 11/10”
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“Passion fruit mojito was 11/10”September 2024
Request a window. Ask for a window table if you want the Sheikh Zayed Road view; one review says these seats can be requested.
Plan parking. Use the hotel’s valet behind Dusit Thani, or park yourself where reviewers found many spaces.
Try vegan. Check the dedicated vegan page rather than assuming the menu is mainly meat and seafood.
Expect dry drinks. Come for alcohol-free cocktails and mocktails; NoLo does not serve alcoholic drinks.
Bring friends. The board games make the venue suitable for a relaxed group visit as well as dinner.
Plan the visit
One reviewer found the food menu relatively narrow, though it covered vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices.
The tuna nigiri was delicious but too spicy for one reviewer who avoids spicy food.
The dessert selection is limited to a few choices, including brownie, cheesecake and tiramisu.
The Bottom Line
NoLo is a non-alcoholic bar and restaurant in DIFC, set on the 24th floor of the Dusit Thani hotel. It suits anyone who wants a proper evening out without alcohol, with creative mocktails, food and a vintage jazz-club atmosphere rather than a conventional bar setting. The Sheikh Zayed Road views are a major part of the experience.
For food, the wagyu or Nolo sliders are among the safest bets in the reviews. Shrimp tacos, fried calamari, tofu dishes and Notso Nigiri sushi also receive specific praise. There is a dedicated vegan page, including options such as crispy mushrooms and cauliflower popcorn, while the Tree-Ra-Mi-Su dessert gives the classic tiramisu an unusual presentation.
The room is repeatedly described as cosy, dimly lit and retro, with jazz, swing or live saxophone contributing to a calm date-night feel. It is also more relaxed than its polished décor might suggest: reviewers mention comfortable seating, board games and attentive service. If the view matters, request a window table.
Parking is practical too, with valet service behind the hotel and self-parking reported as available. Do note that the menu is not especially broad and one reviewer found the sushi spicy.