Skyline Views
The 68th-floor setting gives wide Dubai skyline views, including the Burj Khalifa and canal lights.
Tacenda Lounge
Business Bay
Tacenda Lounge is a sky-high restaurant and nightlife lounge in Business Bay, on the 68th floor of JW Marriott Marquis. Reviews point to fresh sushi, carefully made cocktails, skyline views and DJ-led evenings, making it a choice for dinner, dates or drinks with friends.
Reputation Score
5.0
★★★★★
584 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Sushi
Sushi is repeatedly described as fresh, flavourful and carefully presented, with tuna and avocado rolls singled out.
Strong Cocktails
Reviews consistently mention well-made cocktails, including a favourite passion fruit daiquiri.
DJ Atmosphere
Friday nights can bring energetic DJ sets that keep the room lively without making conversation impossible.
Good Mocktails
Non-alcoholic choices are taken seriously; the passion fruit, berry berry and piña colada mocktails were all praised.
Valet Parking
One customer specifically noted that valet parking is available.
Event Nights
The lounge hosts music-led nights, including techno parties with guest DJs and energetic live sets.
What to Eat at Tacenda Lounge 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 Tacenda Lounge, 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 Tacenda Lounge got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Panna cotta Net +2
“The panna cotta dessert was also lovely. It wasn’t too sweet, which I really enjoyed because I don’t usually like overly sweet desserts.”
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“The panna cotta dessert was also lovely. It wasn’t too sweet, which I really enjoyed because I don’t usually like overly sweet desserts.”June 2026
“I tried the spicy sushi, a few cocktails, the mocktails, and the panna cotta, and everything was fantastic.”June 2026
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Avocado roll Net +1
“My friend had the avocado roll and loved it too.”
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“My friend had the avocado roll and loved it too.”June 2026
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Creamy avocado roll Net +1
“🌃 Stunning views over the Dubai skyline and a lively atmosphere from the moment you walk in. 🍣 I tried the Spicy Tuna Roll and Creamy Avocado Roll, and both were fresh, and flavorful. 🎶 Great music, attentive service, and the perfect setting for a relaxed evening. ✨ Definitely a nice place to chill and hang out! 💙🥂”
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“🌃 Stunning views over the Dubai skyline and a lively atmosphere from the moment you walk in. 🍣 I tried the Spicy Tuna Roll and Creamy Avocado Roll, and both were fresh, and flavorful. 🎶 Great music, attentive service, and the perfect setting for a relaxed evening. ✨ Definitely a nice place to chill and hang out! 💙🥂”June 2026
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Spicy sushi Net +1
“I tried the spicy sushi, a few cocktails, the mocktails, and the panna cotta, and everything was fantastic.”
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“I tried the spicy sushi, a few cocktails, the mocktails, and the panna cotta, and everything was fantastic.”June 2026
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Spicy tuna roll Net +1
“🌃 Stunning views over the Dubai skyline and a lively atmosphere from the moment you walk in. 🍣 I tried the Spicy Tuna Roll and Creamy Avocado Roll, and both were fresh, and flavorful. 🎶 Great music, attentive service, and the perfect setting for a relaxed evening. ✨ Definitely a nice place to chill and hang out! 💙🥂”
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“🌃 Stunning views over the Dubai skyline and a lively atmosphere from the moment you walk in. 🍣 I tried the Spicy Tuna Roll and Creamy Avocado Roll, and both were fresh, and flavorful. 🎶 Great music, attentive service, and the perfect setting for a relaxed evening. ✨ Definitely a nice place to chill and hang out! 💙🥂”June 2026
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Spicy tuna unagi maki roll Net +1
“I had the spicy tuna unagi maki roll, which had a really nice kick to it and tasted great with wasabi and soy sauce.”
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“I had the spicy tuna unagi maki roll, which had a really nice kick to it and tasted great with wasabi and soy sauce.”June 2026
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Sushi with cucumber, avocado, and cheese Net +1
“We also tried their sushi as a starter, and it was fresh and delicious, the sushi with cucumber, avocado, and cheese was definitely the highlight and my personal favorite.”
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“We also tried their sushi as a starter, and it was fresh and delicious, the sushi with cucumber, avocado, and cheese was definitely the highlight and my personal favorite.”February 2026
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Tuna sushi Net +1
“We also tried the tuna sushi, which was tasty with a nice spicy kick.”
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“We also tried the tuna sushi, which was tasty with a nice spicy kick.”March 2026
Drinks 4
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Passion fruit mocktail Net +2
“Loved the passion fruit mocktail — super refreshing.”
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“Loved the passion fruit mocktail — super refreshing.”March 2026
“For drinks, we tried the passion fruit mocktail, berry berry mocktail and piña colada mocktail. The passion fruit was my favourite, but all of them were really tasty.”June 2026
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Berry berry mocktail Net +1
“For drinks, we tried the passion fruit mocktail, berry berry mocktail and piña colada mocktail. The passion fruit was my favourite, but all of them were really tasty.”
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“For drinks, we tried the passion fruit mocktail, berry berry mocktail and piña colada mocktail. The passion fruit was my favourite, but all of them were really tasty.”June 2026
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Passion fruit daiquiri Net +1
“My favorite is passion fruit daiquiri.”
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“My favorite is passion fruit daiquiri.”May 2026
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Piña colada mocktail Net +1
“For drinks, we tried the passion fruit mocktail, berry berry mocktail and piña colada mocktail. The passion fruit was my favourite, but all of them were really tasty.”
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“For drinks, we tried the passion fruit mocktail, berry berry mocktail and piña colada mocktail. The passion fruit was my favourite, but all of them were really tasty.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Sunset. Arrive around sunset if the view is your priority; one reviewer found the skyline especially impressive then.
Ask For Valet. If you are driving, ask about valet parking, which a customer specifically reported having used.
Try Mocktails. Non-drinkers should explore the mocktail menu; the passion fruit mocktail was a standout rather than an afterthought.
Plan Music Nights. For a clubbier evening, check the event schedule; a techno party featured Mad Maxx followed by a surprise guest DJ.
Expect Volume. Choose another setting for a very quiet catch-up, as one reviewer found the lounge too noisy for conversation.
Budget Drinks. A nightlife review reported drinks starting from 55 AED, useful for setting expectations before ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai - Tower B 68th floor
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Late Cutoff
On one techno night, bar staff stopped the music shortly after 3:00 AM, ending the atmosphere earlier than expected.
Can Get Noisy
The dark, lively setting may not suit a quiet conversation, particularly during busier music-led evenings.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
55 AED
Drinks
“Drinks are reasonably priced, starting from 55 AED, and the food service met the expected standards, complementing the evening well”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Tacenda Lounge is a 68th-floor restaurant and nightlife spot in Business Bay, inside JW Marriott Marquis. The main draw is the view: reviewers describe broad Dubai skyline panoramas, with the Burj Khalifa and canal lights especially striking after dark. It works for a date, birthday, dinner with friends or a drinks-led evening.
Food reviews focus on sushi, including spicy tuna, tuna rolls, avocado rolls and a spicy tuna unagi maki roll. The sushi is often called fresh and beautifully presented. Panna cotta was also praised for being pleasantly restrained rather than overly sweet.
Cocktails are a consistent highlight, while the passion fruit, berry berry and piña colada mocktails give non-drinkers genuinely appealing choices. The mood changes with the night. Some reviewers found it relaxed enough for catching up, while Friday DJ sets and techno events bring a more energetic crowd.
That liveliness can also mean noise: one guest said it was too loud for a quiet chat. On one event night, music stopped shortly after 3:00 AM. If you are driving, a review mentions valet parking.
Another reported drinks starting from 55 AED, so the lounge is worth approaching as a view-and-experience venue rather than a quick casual meal.