Red Room
The dramatic red glass room gives the bar a distinctive, intimate setting that customers repeatedly single out.
Rose Bar
Bluewaters Island
Rose Bar is an elegant cocktail bar at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters Island, known for its dramatic red-glass interior, inventive drinks and intimate evening mood. Reviews point to the Black Truffle Arancini and creative cocktails as particularly worthwhile orders, whether you are meeting friends or planning a date.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
164 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Creative Cocktails
The cocktail list includes distinctive signatures such as the Hanky Panky, made with gin, Fernet Branca and vermouth.
Truffle Arancini
The Black Truffle Arancini are praised for their crisp exterior, creamy centre and rich truffle aroma.
Easy Conversation
Several guests found the music and crowd level comfortable for talking, including on evening visits.
Attentive Service
Reviews consistently describe the team as warm, friendly and attentive throughout the evening.
Ain View
One review highlights a view of the Dubai Ain, adding a memorable visual element to the evening.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Arancini. Start with the Black Truffle Arancini; reviews describe them as crisp outside, creamy inside and rich with truffle aroma.
Ask Cocktails. If you want guidance, ask the team to help choose a cocktail; one guest found them knowledgeable about matching drinks to preferences.
Allow Late Hours. The bar was reported open until 2 AM, making it suitable for a later drink or a long evening.
Use Hotel Parking. Parking at the hotel was reported as available, with no ticket validation needed according to one guest.
Keep It Social. For a quieter catch-up, consider an evening when the venue is less crowded; one guest specifically valued being able to talk calmly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1st Floor
Marsa Dubai - Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Lobster Tacos
The lobster tacos are described as tender, flavourful and well balanced with a hint of spice.
Obsession
The Obsession cocktail is described as delicate and exotic, with coconut, lychee and white chocolate.
Porn Star Martini
One guest called the Porn Star Martini balanced, flavourful and beautifully presented.
Mirrored Bathroom
The mirrored bathroom is a memorable design detail that adds to the venue’s upscale feel.
Common Concerns
Small Bites
The food is described as tasty, but one guest found the bites very small for the price.
Slightly Pricey
A customer considered the drinks and small bites slightly expensive.
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The Bottom Line
Rose Bar is a polished cocktail bar at Delano Dubai on Bluewaters Island, with an intimate, rose-tinted setting that works especially well for dates, relaxed drinks and conversations. The dramatic red glass room is the visual centrepiece, while the music is often described as atmospheric without overwhelming the room. The drinks are the main event.
Reviews mention the signature Hanky Panky, the coconut, lychee and white chocolate Obsession, the Porn Star Martini and espresso Martini. For food, the Black Truffle Arancini are the recurring standout: guests describe them as crisp outside, creamy inside and strongly truffled. Lobster Tacos and sliders also appear as popular bar bites.
Service is another consistent strength, with staff described as warm, attentive and knowledgeable when helping guests choose cocktails. The venue feels stylish and slightly hidden within the hotel, and one review mentions a Dubai Ain view. It is not the place to expect generous portions: one guest called the bites very small and found the experience slightly pricey.
For logistics, a review reports hotel parking with no ticket validation required, and another says the bar stays open until 2 AM. That makes it workable for a late drink, though the calm atmosphere may suit an earlier, quieter evening better.