Live Shows
Regular dance, singing and music performances turn dinner into a full evening of entertainment.
Room 505 Dubai
Trade Centre
Room 505 is a restaurant and social club on the 50th floor of Voco Hotel Dubai in Trade Centre. It combines dinner with live singers, dancers and musicians, while skyline views and theatrical interiors make the evening feel like more than a standard meal.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
913 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Skyline Views
The 50th-floor windows provide striking night views, including the Museum of the Future.
Food Quality
Reviews praise beautifully presented dishes with bold, balanced flavours, including pasta, fish and tiramisu.
Cocktails
Cocktails are repeatedly described as creative, attractive and well balanced alongside the food.
Atmosphere
Red lighting, velvet curtains, jazz and classical details create a moody, intimate setting.
Attentive Service
Guests commonly describe the team as professional, friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
What to Eat at Room 505 Dubai 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 Room 505 Dubai, 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 Room 505 Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Eggplant parmigiana Net +1
“As for the food, it was simply amazing! I especially loved the eggplant parmigiana – perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”
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“As for the food, it was simply amazing! I especially loved the eggplant parmigiana – perfectly cooked and full of flavor.”September 2024
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Flavourful pasta Net +1
“The three-course meal was delicious and well curated — from the fresh salad and flavourful pasta to the perfectly baked salmon, finished with a rich and indulgent tiramisu.”
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“The three-course meal was delicious and well curated — from the fresh salad and flavourful pasta to the perfectly baked salmon, finished with a rich and indulgent tiramisu.”February 2026
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Greek salad Net +1
“The food was also delicious. We ordered the Greek salad, pasta, sea bass, roasted chicken, and finished with tiramisu. Every dish tasted great and was beautifully presented.”
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“The food was also delicious. We ordered the Greek salad, pasta, sea bass, roasted chicken, and finished with tiramisu. Every dish tasted great and was beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Perfectly baked salmon Net +1
“The three-course meal was delicious and well curated — from the fresh salad and flavourful pasta to the perfectly baked salmon, finished with a rich and indulgent tiramisu.”
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“The three-course meal was delicious and well curated — from the fresh salad and flavourful pasta to the perfectly baked salmon, finished with a rich and indulgent tiramisu.”February 2026
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Rich and indulgent tiramisu Net +1
“The three-course meal was delicious and well curated — from the fresh salad and flavourful pasta to the perfectly baked salmon, finished with a rich and indulgent tiramisu.”
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“The three-course meal was delicious and well curated — from the fresh salad and flavourful pasta to the perfectly baked salmon, finished with a rich and indulgent tiramisu.”February 2026
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Roasted chicken Net +1
“The food was also delicious. We ordered the Greek salad, pasta, sea bass, roasted chicken, and finished with tiramisu. Every dish tasted great and was beautifully presented.”
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“The food was also delicious. We ordered the Greek salad, pasta, sea bass, roasted chicken, and finished with tiramisu. Every dish tasted great and was beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Sea bass Net +1
“The food was also delicious. We ordered the Greek salad, pasta, sea bass, roasted chicken, and finished with tiramisu. Every dish tasted great and was beautifully presented.”
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“The food was also delicious. We ordered the Greek salad, pasta, sea bass, roasted chicken, and finished with tiramisu. Every dish tasted great and was beautifully presented.”July 2025
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Truffle pasta Net +1
“The food? A masterpiece at every turn. Truffle pasta so rich it pauses conversation.”
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“The food? A masterpiece at every turn. Truffle pasta so rich it pauses conversation.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Time Shows. Plan around frequent entertainment: one review reported cabaret performances after every 20 minutes.
Request Views. Ask about a window or view-oriented table if the skyline and Museum of the Future are a priority.
Use Valet. Valet parking was mentioned by a guest, which may be useful for an evening visit.
Try Fish. Fish dishes are a strong choice; one guest called the sea bass delicious and another praised the fish.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Centre 1 - Plot 49 Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | Closed |
Common Concerns
Higher Cost
One reviewer found the price a bit high, so budget accordingly for the dinner-and-show setting.
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The Bottom Line
Room 505 is a 50th-floor restaurant and social club at Voco Hotel Dubai, suited to dinners where the entertainment matters as much as the plate. Expect live singing, dancers, musicians and DJ-led music, with performances recurring through the evening; skyline views, including the Museum of the Future, add a strong visual reason to book. Food reviews point to polished presentation and bold, balanced flavours.
Specific orders that received praise include truffle pasta, salmon, sea bass, Greek salad, eggplant parmigiana and tiramisu, while cocktails are described as creative, attractive and well balanced. A three-course meal of salad, pasta, salmon and tiramisu was called well curated. Service is usually described as attentive and professional, and one reviewer noted good portions and quick delivery.
The mood leans moody, red-toned and theatrical: velvet curtains, dim lighting, jazz, live music and cabaret-style shows make it more suited to a date, celebration or lively night with friends than a quiet, conversation-first meal. One review says the price is “a bit high,” so budget accordingly. Valet parking was mentioned, and the 50th-floor setting makes a window or view-oriented table worth requesting, though availability is not confirmed.