Burj Views
The outdoor terrace gives diners a clear Burj Khalifa view, especially appealing in cooler weather.
Republic Adda Bar & Lounge
Business Bay
Republic Adda Bar & Lounge is a modern Indian restaurant in Business Bay, with colourful interiors, a dining room, bar and Burj Khalifa-view terrace. Reviews point to its inventive Indian street-food dishes and lively Sunday Citizen brunch, which includes entertainment and children’s activities.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,039 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family Brunch
Sunday brunch includes face painting, dancing, games and experiments that keep children occupied.
Creative Food
The menu puts modern spins on Indian favourites, including chicken-tikka pizza, puchka and ghee-roast chicken with dosai.
Drinks Stations
Brunch guests can mix their own drinks at the DIY gin counter, with a sangria station also mentioned.
Colourful Design
The interiors feature colourful umbrellas, lanterns, pop art and a tuk tuk, making the setting notably photo-friendly.
Live Vibe
Bollywood DJs, quizzes and live performances give the venue a more social, event-led feel than a quiet dinner spot.
Dietary Flexibility
A reviewer eating healthily had a meal prepared to suit their requirements, with notably generous portions.
Valet Parking
Free valet parking is available at the hotel premises, which is useful when visiting for brunch or dinner.
Tips for a Better Visit
Reserve Views. Book ahead and request a Burj Khalifa-facing table; one guest had an 8PM reservation with the view.
Choose Fridays. For a livelier evening, Friday appeared busier and more energetic than Monday in one reviewer’s comparison.
Check Seating. If dining with children, ask about smoking near the outdoor tables before choosing the terrace.
Plan Brunch. Sunday Citizen brunch was listed as running from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, with live entertainment and kids’ activities.
Use Valet. Use the hotel’s free valet service when driving to the restaurant.
Try Starters. At brunch, prioritise starters such as bang bang chicken and tuna bhel; one reviewer found the mains weaker.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Doubletree by Hilton, Plaza level, Bay Square 5
Business Bay - Bay Square, Dubai
Common Concerns
Uneven Mains
Main-course experiences vary: one family visit found the butter chicken, fish curry and coconut pilaf very poor.
Loud Music
Indoor music was loud enough in one visit to make conversation difficult, so the group moved outside.
Outdoor Smoking
Smoking outdoors affected one family’s seating choice, particularly because they were dining with children.
Inconsistent Dishes
Some experimental dishes miss the mark; one reviewer found the vegetable rice oily and sweet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 85
kids aged 6-12
“That just goes to show how much fun we were having! And the prices were fair, with free entry for kids below 6, AED 85 for kids aged 6-12, AED 165 for soft beverages, and AED 265 for house beverages”Google review · June 2024
AED 165
soft beverages
“That just goes to show how much fun we were having! And the prices were fair, with free entry for kids below 6, AED 85 for kids aged 6-12, AED 165 for soft beverages, and AED 265 for house beverages”Google review · June 2024
AED 265
house beverages
“That just goes to show how much fun we were having! And the prices were fair, with free entry for kids below 6, AED 85 for kids aged 6-12, AED 165 for soft beverages, and AED 265 for house beverages”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Republic Adda is a modern Indian restaurant and bar in Business Bay, built around colourful decor, Indian street-food twists and a Burj Khalifa-view terrace. You can order dishes such as Tuna Bhel, Bag Bag Chicken, Butter Chicken and Ghee Roast Chicken with dosai, or settle in for drinks and Bollywood-led entertainment. The Sunday Citizen brunch is the clearest family draw.
Reviews describe face painting, dancing, games, live performances, a kids menu, welcome drinks and a DIY gin counter, with food served both at the table and from a live cooking station. Reported packages included AED 165 for soft beverages and AED 265 for house beverages, while children aged 6–12 were listed at AED 85. Food feedback is not completely even.
Starters and desserts receive particularly good mentions, including samosa chaat, saffron milk cake and carrot cake, but some guests found the main courses below average or inconsistent. Ask about seating if you have children: one family avoided the outdoor tables because people were smoking, while another review found the indoor music too loud for conversation. Free valet parking is available at the hotel.